BENDIX BIW145W User Manual

WASHING MACHINEBIW 145 WOPERATING & INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS132987070

10WASHING 2.5 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°CSuppose you have 2.5 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabricsto wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should n

11To start the selected programme, press the “start pause”button; the corresponding light stops flashing.Only the “wash” pilot light stays on.The “doo

12Washing HintsDo NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry thefirst few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items a

13And in which form?Not only are there different types of detergent, but theyare also available in different forms. Whether you chosea powder or liqui

14Wash Care SymbolsWash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labellingcode is in line wit

15Washing ProgrammesDegree of soiland type of laundryDescriptionWash programme/Washing symbolProgrammedial positionPossibleoptionsMax.loadFor heavy so

16Washing ProgrammesDegree of soiland type of laundryDescriptionWash programme/Washing symbolProgrammedial positionSYNTHETICSPossibleoptionsDELICATESS

17Maintenance and CleaningBefore any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youmust DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricitysupply.DescalingThe w

18• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pumpcover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby todry up spillage of water when removing the cover.

19Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling outan enginee

2Installation●This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whenmoving it.●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attemptto modify this produc

20SymptomThe door will not openPossible causes●The programme is still running.●The door lock has not yet released (the “door” light is still on).●Wate

21Guarantee ConditionsStandard guarantee conditionsWe, Bendix undertake that if, within 12 months of thedate of the purchase, this Bendix appliance or

22Installation InstructionsTechnical SpecificationsIt is dangerous to alter the specifications orattempt to modify this product in any way.Care must b

23UnpackingAll transit bolts and packing must be removedbefore using the appliance.You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use incase the mac

24Water inletConnect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.Do not use previously used hoses for water connection.Installation should comply with local

25LevellingLevel the washing machine by raising or lowering thefeet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporatea self locking nut, but the ma

26Electrical connectionAny electrical work required to install this applianceshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orcompetent person.WARNI

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3ContentsFor the UserImportant Safety Information2Your New Washing Machine4Description of the Appliance5Door locked light 5Detergent dispenser drawer

4Your New Washing MachineYour new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundrywith low water, energy and detergent

5Description of the Appliance1 Detergent dispenser drawer2 Programme guide3 Control panel4 Door opening handle5 Drain pump6 Adjustable feetDetergent d

61 Detergent dispenser drawerProgramme Option buttonsDepending on the programme, different functions canbe combined. These must be selected after choo

7After the machine has started, only the running phasepilot light stays on.When the pilot light “wash” comes on this means thatthe machine is performi

8Operating SequenceBefore the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2litres of water into the main wash compartment ofthe detergent drawer in order

96. Start the programmeBefore starting up the machine check that:●the appliance is plugged in●the water supply tap is turned on●the drain hose is corr