CONTENTS Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Installation Unpacking . . . . Positioning . . . . Water inlet . . . . Water drainage Levelling . . . . . . . . . . page page page page page 5 5 5 5 6 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNINGS 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 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. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • This appliance is heavy.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Positioning Before starting the machine up, the transport security bolts must be removed as follows: You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the appliance has to be transported again. Your new Tricity Bendix washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to you home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with the drain hose discharging into the sink.
Important Special conditions Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Control Panel 1 2 3 1. Detergent dispenser drawer The dispenser drawer has 3 compartments marked with the following symbols: Prewash symbol indicates the compartment for the prewash detergent. Wash symbol indicates the compartment for the main wash detergent. Fabric softener indicates the compartment for the fabric conditioner. This compartment is fitted with a removable filter. To open the dispenser, pull the handle gently. 2.
PROGRAMMES FOR COTTON AND LINEN Recommended load: max.4.5 kg (10lb) (•) PROGRAMMES DEGREE OF SOIL WHITES WITH PREWASH Heavy WHITES WITH PREWASH Heavy WHITES Normal WHITES Normal FAST COLOUREDS Normal FAMILY WASH NON-FAST COLOUREDS COMPARTMENTS TO USE ( IF REQUIRED) PROGRAMME DIAL POSITION 1 1+ 2 2+ DESCRIPTION Prewash Wash at 60°C Rinses. Spin Prewash. Wash at 90°C (button pressed) Rinses. Spin Wash at 60°C Rinses Spin Wash at 90°C (button pressed) Rinses.
WASHING HINTS Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance.
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.
WHICH DETERGENT? 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.
USING YOUR MACHINE WASHING 4.5 KG OF COLOUR FAST COTTON AT 60°C 5 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 4.5 kg normally soiled laundry to wash. It is cotton and is colour fast at 60°C. 940 Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme. 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door.
USING YOUR MACHINE WASHING 2.25 KG OF SYNTHETICS AT 40°C 4 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 2.25 kg of synthetic fabric laundry to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 980 Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme. 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling Cleaning the filter The water drain filter The water we normally use 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.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING Before contacting your nearest Tricity Bendix Service Centre, please make the following checks: The machine does not start up • The programme selector dial has not been pulled out • The door is not closed properly • No water is entering the machine (see: the machine does not fill) The The The The The water taps are not turned on water supply has been disconnected inlet hoses are kinked water pressure is too low water inlet filters are clogged Too much detergent Unsuitable detergent
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate • The appliance has b