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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING MACHINE
BIW 105 W
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:31 Página 2 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
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:31 Página 3 Contents Maintenance and Cleaning 17-18 For the User Descaling 17 Important Safety Information 2 After each wash 17 Maintenance Wash 17 Your New Washing Machine 4 External cleaning 17 Description of the Appliance 5 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 17 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 17 Cleaning the pump 17 The Control Panel 6-7 Cleaning the water inlet filter 18 Programme information 7 Emergency emptying out 18 Operating seq
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:31 Página 4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The programme selector dial combines the In the interest function of programme and temperature selection, of the environment making it easier to set the programme. Materials marked with the symbol are The programme progress display shows the recyclable. washing phase and the
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:31 Página 5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener 5
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:31 Página 6 The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 4 Half Load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or Programme Option buttons linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg). Depending on the programme, different functions can The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3. be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the “start 5 Rinse
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 7 ATTENTION! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the lights of the programme progress display start to flash. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. Programme information After the machine has started, only the running phase 10 = Wool pilot light stays on. When the pilot light “prewash/wash” comes on this The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved means that the m
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 8 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 3. Select the required programme litres of water into the main wash compartment of Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 1. the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. The light “start pause” starts to flash. The pilot lights Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in corresponding to the various phases making up the the machine, to remo
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 9 6. Start the programme 10.Opening the door after the programme has started Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in First set the machine to pause by pressing the “start pause” button. Wait two or three minutes for the door the water supply tap is turned on lock to be released. the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned If the machine is already heating, or the water level is the door and the deter
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 10 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required Suppose you have 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to programme wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 6. washed at a high temperature. The “start pause” light starts to flash. The pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the 1. Load the laundry programme come on. Open the door by pulling the doo
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 11 To start the selected programme, press the “start pause” button; the corresponding light stops flashing. Only the “prewash/wash” pilot light stays on. The machine starts operating. 8. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the “rinse hold” option has been selected, the phase light “end” is on to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To do this first turn the programme selecto
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 12 Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the For wool, use gentle detergent only in small first few times you use the appliance. quantities. Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care The average weights of the most common items are and kept out of reach of children. listed below as a guide: Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are 1000g = 1 kg difficult to remove and should be treated before w
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 13 And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appe
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 14 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 FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finish
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. time Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load mins. PREWASH Wash at 90°C HALF LOAD For heavy soiled cotton 5 kg 140 WHITES 3 rinses RINSE HOLD 1 items. SPIN RED. Long spin NO SPIN White cotton, for PREWASH example normally soiled Wash at 60 °C HALF LOAD (*) RINSE HOLD ECO WASH work garments, sheets,
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 16 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description time Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Wash at 60 °C 90 5 Synthetic or mixed Wash at 50 °C PREWASH 6 85 fabrics, underwear, MIXED RINSE HOLD coloured garments, 2 kg Wash at 40 °C FABRICS SPIN RED. 7 80 non-shrink shirts, NO SPIN blouses. 3 rinses Short spin W
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 17 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 Cleaning the
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 18 • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose. cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by The dangers of freezing rotating it. If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 19 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. During machine operation it is possible that the “end” light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. • 4 flashes = door open • 2 flashes = the water is not drained • 1 flash = there is no
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35.292.962…BIW 105.qxd 27/11/2004 13:32 Página 20 Symptom Possible causes The internal packing has not been removed. The machine vibrates when spinning The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture. The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally). The washing load is badly distributed in the drum. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running. The door will not open Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in
