BWD1206SL-W Washer - Dryer Machine
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BWD1206SL-W 60 cm 6 kg Washer - Dryer machine NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–6 Specifications 7 Description of the appliance Control panel Control panel functions Detergent drawer 8 - 11 9 9 - 10 11 Preparing the wash cycle Preparing your garments for washing A selection of wash care symbols Detergents and conditioners 11 - 14 11 - 13 13 14 Wash program table Wash program guidance 15 15 - 16 Selecting a wash program Descriptions of the wash programs Pausing a wash program Delay start feature Child lock 16 - 18
Environmental note 4
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents.
o Before the first use of the appliance, we advise that a 95 degree cotton wash is completed. No garments should be placed inside the machine; however a small amount of detergent must be used. During Use o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the water supply is turned off after the machine is used. o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic washloads.
Specifications o o o o o 7 wash programs 3 Drying programs 6 kg wash load 3 kg drying load 1200 rpm maximum spin speed o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o LED display Delay start Drum size: 46 litres Porthole diameter: 300 mm Electronic control operation Wash phase indicator Adjustable spin speed Digital countdown indicator Block filter indicator Self-adjusting water level to load Automatic consumption reduction Failure detection system Imbalance control system Overflow protection Safety-lock Half load A
Description of the appliance Accessories 1 x Inlet hose assembly 1 x Drain hose bracket 1 x Instruction manual 3 x Blanking plugs 8
Control panel A) Power button B) Program selection dial C) Detergent drawer D) Spin speed setting button E) LED display F) Wash status indicator G) Start / pause button H) Eco wash button I) Dry cycle button J) Extra rinse button K) Delay start button L) Wash temperature button Control panel functions A) Power button: Press this button once to turn the machine on and once again to switch it off. B) Program selection dial: Turn the dial clockwise or anticlockwise to select the required program.
C) Detergent drawer: Instructions are printed on the front of the drawer. See below section for further details. D) Spin speed setting button: Press this button to select the required spin speed. E) LED display: Information such as remaining wash time, temperature and spin speed setting and error codes are shown here. F) Wash status indicator: This light shows the stage of the cycle in the selected program. G) Start / pause button: Press this button to begin operation.
Detergent drawer 1) Pre wash section This compartment should have detergent placed in it, if you are going to select a pre-wash before the main wash cycle. 2) Main wash section This compartment should have detergent placed in it (you should also put a water softening agent in this section, if you use one). The detergent will be added to the drum at the start of the main wash program. 3) Conditioner section This compartment should be used for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
o Check all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are empty. o Remove any detachable metal items (badges, paperclips, safety pins etc). o Zips should be closed, duvet covers and pillow cases should be buttoned up and any loose straps should be tied up. This will help to prevent other garments from getting damaged during the wash. o Woolens and knitted coloured fabrics should be turned inside out before being washed in the appliance.
For optimum wash results, please consult the load reference table below: Laundry item Fabric Bed sheet (single) Blanket Blended fabric clothes Jackets Jeans Overalls Pajamas Shirts Socks T-Shirts Underwear Cotton Wool N/A Cotton N/A Cotton N/A N/A Blended fabrics Cotton Blended fabrics Approximate wash load (g) 800 3000 800 800 800 950 200 300 50 300 70 A selection of wash care symbols Washing Boiling temp 95°C Normal temp 60°C Normal temp 40°C Do not wash! Bleachable in cold water Do not bleach!
Detergents and conditioners The amount of detergent that you need to use in your appliance, will depend on o The degree of soiling. Lightly soiled garments in general require less detergent. o The size of the wash load. A smaller wash load will require a reduction in the amount of detergent. o The hardness of your tap water. The harder your water is, then the more detergent you will need to use.
Wash program table Program Maximum temperature (°C) Preset temperature (°C) Pre-wash Cotton and linen Synthetics 90 90 Recommended laundry 40 40 Detergent drawer compartments used 1,2,3 2,3 60 40 2,3 Wool Quick wash 40 40 0 0 2,3 2,3 Wash 60 40 2,3 Rinse 0 0 3 Spin 0 0 None Synthetic fabrics Wool fabrics Lightly soiled cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics Cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics Cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics Cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics Cotton, linen and sy
o The active phases will appear at the top of the LED display, as the wash program progresses. o The LED display shows an approximate time for the selected wash cycle. Please note that factors external to the machine, e.g. the temperature of your water supply, your water pressure etc. can affect the time it takes for a wash cycle to complete.
will proceed to carry out a pre-wash followed by a standard cotton and linen wash cycle. o Press the start / pause button (G) to begin the wash cycle. o If you press the extra rinse button (J) before the cycle starts, the machine will add this function to your wash program. o Before you start the cycle you can also adjust the spin speed and wash temperature by pressing the relevant buttons. Setting a dry cycle only o Press the ON / OFF button (A).
o After the desired delay time is selected, press the start / pause button (G) to start the countdown. The countdown time is displayed on the screen until the program ends. IMPORTANT: The delay time must be longer than the program time otherwise the washer-dryer will start the wash programme immediately. Child lock Your appliance has a child lock option, if this is set, it will mean that nobody can affect the operation of the wash program once it has started.
o We suggest that you disconnect the appliance from your mains supply, when it is not in use. Control panel and washing machine cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts. o Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water.
o Remove any rust stains on the drum with an appropriate stainless steel cleaning agent. Door o You should regularly check to see if any deposits have formed, or there are any foreign bodies inside or underneath the rubber door gasket. This sits inside the opening of the porthole door. Cleaning the drain pump filter IMPORTANT: Switch off your washing machine and disconnect the plug from your mains supply. You should clean out the filter approximately every ten washes.
4) Replace the filter by turning it clockwise. Refit the filter flap. IMPORTANT: If you are draining water from the bail hose and drain pump filter in an emergency. You should take care as the water coming from the machine mid-cycle could be hot. Especially if the water is being drained in the middle of one of the hotter wash cycles. Cleaning the water inlet filter o Clean the filter when water leaks from the water inlet. o Always pull the power plug out before cleaning.
Moving the machine If the washer-dryer needs to be moved to another location, replace the transportation locks removed before installation to prevent damage. Follow the steps outlined below: 1) Remove the blanking plugs. 2) Remove the back cover. 3) Insert the synthetic transportation bolts. stabilizers and the 4) Tighten the bolts with a spanner. 5) Replace the back cover.
Removing stains Garments that are covered in stains, grease or are heavily soiled may need to be pre-washed or soaked before being placed inside of the washing machine. o Soaking helps to remove protein-type stains, like blood, milk or grass. o Pre-washing helps to loosen soil before the main wash. Stain removal rules o Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. o Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
Tomato paste Scrape the dried pieces without ruining the material, then leave in cold water for about 30 minutes and wash by rubbing with detergent. Meat broth/ egg Eliminate the dried stain residues and wipe with a sponge or soft cloth wetted in cold water. Rub with detergent and wash with diluted lye. Grease and oil stains First wipe the residues. Rub the stain with detergent and then wash with lukewarm soapy water. Mustard First apply glycerine to the stained area.
Poor wash results My garments are looking grey and there are limescale deposits present in the drum of my washing machine. o o o o There is not enough detergent being added. The incorrect detergent is being used. Stains are not being pre-treated. The correct wash program or wash temperature was not selected. I have followed the advice given above, but my garments are still coming out with grey stains on them.
move from a powder detergent and switch to a liquid detergent instead. Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TRANSIT PACKAGING, IN CASE YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE IN THE FUTURE.
4) Fill the holes left by the bolts with the blanking plugs. IMPORTANT: Keep the transportation bolts and synthetic stabilizers in a safe place for later use. Locating your washing machine o Before commencing installation, check the location where you intend to install the appliance. You should make sure that you have everything in place that is necessary for the correct installation.
Connecting to the mains water supply IMPORTANT: The washing machine should never be connected to the water mains using an existing inlet hose, YOU MUST utilise the inlet hose that is provided with the appliance. Your appliance should only be connected to a cold water supply. 1) Connect and fully tighten the inlet hose to the threaded inlet valve that is located at the rear of the washer dryer. You should connect the end with the right angle connector on it to the back of your appliance.
2) The height of the drainage outlet must be 80 – 100 cm. Fix the drain hose to the clip at the back of the washer-dryer to prevent it from dropping off. IMPORTANT: Do not insert the drain hose too deeply into the water pipe, as this may cause siphoning. NEVER EXTEND THE DRAINAGE HOSE FROM ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH. Leveling the appliance o Place the washing machine on a solid and level floor surface.
Power supply 9 IMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible once the appliance is installed. o Consult the rating plate, located on the machine BEFORE making the electrical connections. Ensure that the voltage reaching the plug is the same as that on the rating plate. o DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT. PLATE AS THE o The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket.
Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error code may appear on the LED display. The following error codes can possibly be remedied by the customer and the steps outlined below should be followed. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR POWER SUPPLY. Error code Err 1 Possible causes o Err 2 o Err 3 Err 4 THE Solutions Washer door is not properly shut. Drainage error.
-- °C 0 800 L--1 L--A End o o o o o o No heat (cold wash). No spin Status information: spin speed 800 rpm. Manually selected code when laundry weight in less than 1 kg. Manually selected code when drum is nearly full. Program is finished. If a fault code reappears after following the above advice and clearing the fault code. You should turn the washing machine off using the POWER button. Disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. Then arrange for an engineer to attend the appliance.
o Drainage failure. o o o Strong vibration while spinning. o o o Drain hose is blocked. Drain hose end is more than 100 cm above the floor level. The filter is blocked. Not all transportation bolts have been removed. Washer-dryer is located on an uneven floor surface or is not level. Machine is overloaded. o o o o o o Operation stops before completing wash cycle. Operation stops for a period of time. Excessive foam in the drum. o Water or electricity failure.
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