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6. Start the programme

Before starting up the machine check that:

the appliance is plugged in

the water supply tap is turned on

the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned

the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are 
closed.

To start the selected programme, press 
the “

start pause”

button; the corresponding light stops

flashing.

Only the “

wash

” light stays on.

The “

door

” light comes on to indicate that the door is

locked. The machine starts operating.

7. Altering a programme

You can alter the programme before it starts.
When the programme has started, you can only reset it
by turning the programme selector dial to 

O

and then

you can select the new programme.
The washing water remains in the tub.
Start the new programme by depressing the 

start pause

” button.

8. Interrupting a programme

Depress the “

start pause

” button to interrupt a

programme which is running, the corresponding light starts
to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.

9. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to 

O

to cancel a programme which

is running. Now you can select a new programme.

start

pause

10. Opening the door after the

programme has started

First set the machine to pause by pressing the “

start

pause

” button. If the “

door

” light flashes and then after

2 minutes goes off, the door can be opened.
If the “

door

” light doesn’t flash, this means that the

machine is already heating, that the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning.
In this case the door can not be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you
have to switch the machine off by turning the selector
dial to “

O

”. After about 2 minutes the door can be

opened (pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).

11. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically.

If the “

rinse hold

” option has been selected, the phase

light “

end

” and the “

door

” light are on to indicate that

the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
To do this first turn the programme selector dial to “

O

and then to drain programme 

14

or spin programme 

15

.

The door can only be opened after the light door has
gone out.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on of
the “

end

” light.

Turn the programme selector dial to “

O

” to switch the

machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the
water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation
of mildew and unpleasant smells.

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Summary of Contents for BIW 126 W

Page 1: ...WASHING MACHINE BIW 126 W OPERATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 132991560 ...

Page 2: ...stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care shou...

Page 3: ... reduction or no spin option 10 Select the required option s 10 Start the programme 10 11 At the end of the programme 11 Washing Hints 12 13 Which detergent 13 And in which form 13 Wash Care Symbols 14 Washing Programmes 15 16 Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions Safety instructions Hints and tips Environmental i...

Page 4: ...f it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature so saving energy In the interest of the environment Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re cycling this appliance When the appliance i...

Page 5: ... the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anti clockwise until the groove is vertical 6 3 1 5 4 2 wash rinses spin end door no spin spin reduction half load prewash rinse hold start pause BIW 126 W PROGRAMME 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 10 13 9 15 12 14 11 WHITES 95 1 WHITES economy 60 2 FA...

Page 6: ... rinse hold start pause BIW 126 W PROGRAMME 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 10 13 9 15 12 14 11 WHITES 95 1 WHITES economy 60 2 FAST COLOURS 60 3 NON FAST COLOURS 40 4 SYNTHETICS 60 5 SYNTHETICS 50 6 SYNTHETICS 40 7 DELICATES 40 8 DELICATES 30 9 WOOL 30 10 COLD WASH 11 Mini Program 12 Rinses 13 Drain 14 Spin 15 6kg load ELECTRONIC 1200 4 Half Load button Select this button to reduce water consumpt...

Page 7: ...achine will not perform the new selected programme The programme selector dial will not move during the wash programme Programme information The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washi...

Page 8: ...d the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and into the compartment marked if you have selected the prewash option 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 C0065 C0064 P0004 3 Select the re...

Page 9: ...has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the start pause button If the door light flashes and then after 2 minutes goes off the door can be opened If the door light doesn t flash this means that the machine is already heating that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning In this case the door can not be opened If you cannot open the door but yo...

Page 10: ...ust not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently C0065 C0064 P0004 4 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 6 The start pause light starts to flash The pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on 5 Select spin reduction or no spin option Press the option button repeatedly to select the desired option The...

Page 11: ...irst turn the programme selector dial to O and then to drain programme 14 or spin programme 15 In this case reduce the spin speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun The door can only be opened after the relevant pilot light on the control panel has gone out Release of the lock is also indicated by the illumination of the end light Turn the programme selector dial...

Page 12: ...rature White items should not be washed with coloured items Very small items handkerchiefs ribbons socks etc should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines Use the correct quantities of detergent For wool use gentle detergent only in small quantities Bleach is very corrosive it should be used with care and kept out of reach o...

Page 13: ...shing machine washer dryer The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol Follow the manufacturer s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned using a safety pin to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer Which detergent To ensure you ob...

Page 14: ...ioner entering the machine prematurely When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme place the detergent into the correct compartment in the dispenser drawer after the prewash has finished 95 60 50 40 40 40 Chlorine bleach may be used May be tumble dried with high heat setting with low heat setting A cross through any symbol means DO NOT May be dry cleaned Other letters and or a bar beneath ...

Page 15: ...n Wash at 60 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 95 C 3 rinses Long spin PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN PREWASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN 6 kg 6 kg Progr time mins 120 118 150 140 6 kg 6 kg This programme is the reference programme for the Energy label acc...

Page 16: ... for synthetics mixed fabrics delicates and wool Max load Progr time mins 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg PREWASH RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN PREWASH RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN 90 85 80 50 2 kg 43 1 5 RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN Cold wash 3 rinses Short spin 3 kg 30 RINSE HOLD SPIN RED NO SPIN 5 SPIN RESET OFF Separate spin for all fabric Short spin SPIN RED 6 kg 30 RINSES Separate rin...

Page 17: ...nal cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder To aid cleaning the top part of the additive co...

Page 18: ...f the water tap Unscrew the inlet hose Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C Important Every time you dra...

Page 19: ...se may be squashed or kinked The door has not been closed The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain hose is too low The end of the drain hose is submerged in water There is no vent in the end of the drain hose The machine does not empty and or does not spin The drain hose may be squashed or kinked The rinse hold or no spin option has been selected The drain pump may be blocke...

Page 20: ...modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance Service Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the addr...

Page 21: ...mmercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Bendix manufacture which are NOT marketed by Bendix European guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same peri...

Page 22: ...cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Force Centre DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 59 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W 10A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa Maximum 800 kPa MAX LOAD CAPACITY Cotton linen 6 kg Synthetics 3 kg Delicate fabrics 3 kg Wool and COLD WASH 2 kg SPIN SPEED Maximum 1200 rpm CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING E...

Page 23: ...t be pumped out Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Your new washing machine has been designed to be permanently plu...

Page 24: ... plumbed into your home s water supply and drainage system The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm see diagram thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the ...

Page 25: ... water authority SHOWER BATH SINK TOILET BIDET WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER RAINWATER RUN OFF SURFACE WATER DRAINS SEWERS UNTREATED DISCHARGE RIVER FOUL DRAIN FOUL SEWERS SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS RIVER P0987 TREATED DISCHARGE 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 The drain hose must not be ki...

Page 26: ...or coloured green and yellow GREEN YELLOW BROWN CORD CLAMP BLUE 13A P1041 E N L Mod Prod No Ser No Mo d Pro d No Ser No P0042 BD The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure ...

Page 27: ...Bendix 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 Electrolux plc 2003 ...

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