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The Control Panel

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the appliance is operating.

3 ECO WASH button

By pushing in this button prior to selecting wash
programmes “2” and “3”, you will obtain a reduction of
the temperature from 90˚C to 60˚C and from 60˚C to
40˚C. This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity
consumption. Use ECO WASH when washing fabrics
which are lightly soiled.

4 HALF LOAD button 

Available for programmes 1 to 5.

Pressing this button before starting the programme there
will be one rinse less which saves energy and water.

5 Programme Guide

6 Programme Selector 

To select the required programme turn the control
clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the
number of the required programme. If you pass the
required number NEVER TURN THE CONTROL
ANTICLOCKWISE  
just continue clockwise until the
required number is reached again.

Summary of Contents for BIW 85

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WASHING MACHINE BIW 85 35 292 686 1...

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Page 3: ...clothing Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed If in doubt consult the care label on the clothes Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened...

Page 4: ...detergent and fabric softener 14 Using a water softening agent 14 Wash Care Symbols 15 Washing Programmes 16 17 Maintenance and Cleaning 18 19 Descaling 18 After each wash 18 External cleaning 18 Cle...

Page 5: ...you follow these hints Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling Select an ECO programme for normally soiled laund...

Page 6: ...etergent dispenser drawer 2 Mains on light 3 Options buttons 4 Programme guide 5 Programme selector dial ON OFF switch 6 Door opening handle 7 Filter 8 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewa...

Page 7: ...consumption Use ECO WASH when washing fabrics which are lightly soiled 4 HALF LOAD button Available for programmes 1 to 5 Pressing this button before starting the programme there will be one rinse le...

Page 8: ...in the drum one item at a time shaking out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent recommended b...

Page 9: ...lluminate and the machine will start operating 7 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and the mains on light goes out The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 3...

Page 10: ...shaking out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduat...

Page 11: ...tops automatically and the mains on light goes out After the last rinse the machine will stop with the water left in the tub to prevent the fabric from creasing To drain the water turn the selector di...

Page 12: ...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 a...

Page 13: ...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 dete...

Page 14: ...chine drum Traditional Liquids Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispense...

Page 15: ...er 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...

Page 16: ...otton or linen fabric shirts underwear towels normally soiled 3 Wash at 60 C 4 rinses Long spin at 850 rpm HALF LOAD 4 5 kg Fast coloureds ECO WASH Fast coloured cotton or linen fabric shirts underwea...

Page 17: ...arate spin for synthetics and delicates 13 Draining of water and short spin at 600 rpm 2 kg Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with Rinse Hold option 14 Draining of water Synthe...

Page 18: ...the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measur...

Page 19: ...ilter Never remove the filter during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the filter ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks an...

Page 20: ...The machine does not empty and or does not spin The drain hose may be squashed or kinked You have selected a gentle wash cycle The drain filter may be blocked The drain hose extension is not correct F...

Page 21: ...ance 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 This may happen several times before the load is...

Page 22: ...ct the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United...

Page 23: ...se Inveralmond OWN SALES Perth PH1 3AF SHETLAND 3 4 Carlton Place Lerwick Shetland OWN SALES ZE1 0PW SHETLAND Bolts Shetland 26 North Road Lerwick OWN SALES Shetland ZE1 0PE WHALSAY Leask Electrical H...

Page 24: ...t Mill Gravesend Kent DA11 0DL IPSWICH Unit 6C Elton Park Business Centre Hadleigh Road Ipswich IP2 0DD LETCHWORTH 16 17 Woodside Ind Park Works Road Letchworth Herts SG6 1LA LONDON 2 4 Royal Lane Yie...

Page 25: ...by a qualified plumber or competent person DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm 33 5 Width 60 cm 23 6 Depth 55 cm 22 7 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 240 V 50 Hz MAX POWER ABSORBED 2600 W 13A WATER PRESSURE Minimum cold...

Page 26: ...he 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 Carefully remove the polyethylene bags...

Page 27: ...ct the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a Y connection piece Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulation requirements The appliance must be given a separa...

Page 28: ...level The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of 30cm 12 from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe see diagram Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drai...

Page 29: ...The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is...

Page 30: ...tter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the...

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Page 32: ...50 950 The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacu...

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