OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE BIW 103 W 35.292.
Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer The Control Panel Operating sequence 2 4 5 5 Washing Hints 7-10 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Wash Care Symbols Washing Programmes Maintenance and Cleaning 18 18 19 Installation Instructions Technical Specifications 20 Unpacking Positioning Installation on a Suspended Floor Water inlet Water drainage Levelling Special conditions In the interest of the environment Ele
Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● ● ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60¡C before draining, with the 90¡C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Rinse hold button 4 Half load button 5 ON/OFF button 6 Mains-on light 7 Programme selector dial 8 Door opening handle 9 Drain pump 10 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener C0069 5
The Control Panel 1 Programme guide 5 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the machine is switched off. 2 RINSE HOLD button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the wash cycle. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum.
Operating Sequence 3. Measure out the fabric softener Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60¡C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. WASHING 4.
6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating. on / off T0001S 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically.
4. Select the required option WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50¡C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. Depress the RINSE HOLD button if required. 5. Select the required programme 1. Load the laundry Turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the programme 7. Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards.
Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance.
Which detergent?.... And in which form? To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION 95 Normal (Maximum) White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes 60 Normal (Maximum) Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60¡C.
Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Wash programme Degree of soil and type Programme of laundry dial position White cotton, for example heavy soiled sheets, Whites+Prewash garments, household linen, underwear, towels. Description Possible options Max. Progr. time load mins. Prewash at 40 ˚C Wash at 90˚C rinse hold 3 rinses half load Long spin (**) 4.5 kg 145 2 Wash at 90˚C 3 rinses Long spin (**) rinse hold half load 4.
Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Wash programme Degree of soil and type Programme of laundry dial position Description Possible Max. Progr. options load time mins. Mixed fabrics Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses. Synthetics Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer’s instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
¥ When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hoses. P1090 P1115 The dangers of freezing • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0¡C, certain precautions should be taken. ● Turn off the water taps. ● Unscrew the inlet hoses.
Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Symptom Possible causes The door will not open ● ● ● The programme is still running. The door lock has not yet released. Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum.
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the appliance has to be transported again. ■ Unscrew and remove the three rear transit bolts (using a spanner). P0287 ■ Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. We suggest a polystyrene angle bracket from the packing is placed on the floor before tilting it back to avoid the hoses being squashed.
Water inlet Important ! You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. If the appliance is to be moved, the precautions listed under The dangers of freezing must be carried out i.e. the residual water in the hoses must be pumped out. The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. HOT WATER SUPPLY COLD WATER SUPPLY Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Water drainage The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mm. If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic U-Piece supplied. This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s water supply and drainage system.
Levelling Level the washing machine by loosening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After levelling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts with the aid of a screwdriver. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.or competent person WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate(the plate is adhered to the rear of the appliance). The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.
Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950 950 The Electrolux Group is the worldÑs largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world.
