BWD1206SL-W
Washer - Dryer
Machine
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWD1206SL-W
60 cm 6 kg
Washer - Dryer
machine
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
GS 03/03/11
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications 7
Description of the appliance 8 - 11
Control panel 9
Control panel functions 9 - 10
Detergent drawer 11
Preparing the wash cycle 11 - 14
Preparing your garments for washing 11 - 13
A selection of wash care symbols 13
Detergents and conditioners 14
Wash program table 15
Wash program guidance 15 - 16
Selecting a wash program 16 - 18
Descriptions of the wash programs 16 - 17
Pausing a wash program 17
Delay start feature 17 - 18
Child lock 18
Maintenance and cleaning 18 - 26
In daily use 18 - 19
Control panel and washing machine cabinet 19
Detergent drawer 19
The washing machine drum 19 - 20
Door 20
Cleaning the drain pump filter 20 – 21
Cleaning the water inlet filter 21
Winter storage 21
Moving the machine 22
Removing stains 23
Stain removal rules 23
Stain removal guide 23 - 24
Poor wash results 25 - 26
Installation 26 – 31
Removing the transit bolts 26 - 27
Locating your washing machine 27
Connecting to the mains water supply 28
Connecting to the water outlet 28 - 29
Levelling the appliance 29
Power supply 30
Before first use maintenance wash 30
Error code failure system 31 – 33
General troubleshooting 32 – 33
Contact details 34
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Environmental note
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to
Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this
instruction booklet before attempting to install or
use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the
information contained in this booklet, please
contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department.
General Safety
o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a
Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any
attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance,
could result in injury or damage to your washing machine.
o If you notice that the mains cable is damaged. The appliance
must not be used. The same applies if you notice that the
worktop, control panel or base area is damaged. As this could
allow access to the internal components of the machine.
o The appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains
supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.
o The mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the
electrical socket.
o The machine should not be sprayed with water.
o The glass of the porthole door may become hot during the higher
temperature wash programs.
o The machine should be allowed to cool before carrying out an
emergency drain or cleaning the drain filter.
o It is possible for small animals to chew either the mains cable or
water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.
Installation
o The installation instructions contained within this user manual
should be followed.
o It is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all
relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.
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o Before the first use of the appliance, we advise that a 95
degree cotton wash is completed. No garments should be
placed inside the machine; however a small amount of
detergent must be used.
During Use
o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the
water supply is turned off after the machine is used.
o This appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic
washloads. If you use your washing machine in any other way or
it is incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any
damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.
o No attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications
of this appliance.
o The detergents that you place in this appliance should be
suitable for automatic washing machines. With regards to dosage
levels, the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations should be
followed.
o You should not wash garments that have been in contact with
flammable materials.
o Your washing machine should not be used for dry cleaning.
o If you use either dyes or bleaching agents inside this machine,
then you should consult with the manufacturer of these products
to make sure they are suitable for use in your washing machine.
Baumatic cannot be held responsible for any damage that may
result.
Child Safety
o Your washing machine should only be used by adults. You should
not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You
should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance.
o It could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the
washing machine through the porthole door. Therefore please
check the drum before using the appliance.
o Any packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept
away from children.
o All detergents should be kept out of a child’s reach and in a safe
place.
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Specifications
o 7 wash programs
o 3 Drying programs
o 6 kg wash load
o 3 kg drying load
o 1200 rpm maximum spin speed
o LED display
o Delay start
o Drum size: 46 litres
o Porthole diameter: 300 mm
o Electronic control operation
o Wash phase indicator
o Adjustable spin speed
o Digital countdown indicator
o Block filter indicator
o Self-adjusting water level to load
o Automatic consumption reduction
o Failure detection system
o Imbalance control system
o Overflow protection
o Safety-lock
o Half load
o Anti-crease function
o Adjustable feet
Appliance dimensions
Height: 850 mm
Width : 595 mm
Depth: 590 mm
Ratings
Energy efficiency class (wash only) A
Energy efficiency class (wash and dry) C
Wash performance class A
Water extraction performance class B
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your washing machine
will either be located on the right hand side of the cabinet or behind
the porthole door.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….
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Description of the appliance
Accessories
1 x Inlet hose
assembly
1 x Drain hose
bracket
1 x Instruction
manual
3 x Blanking
plugs
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Control panel
A) Power button G) Start / pause button
B) Program selection dial H) Eco wash button
C) Detergent drawer I) Dry cycle button
D) Spin speed setting button J) Extra rinse button
E) LED display K) Delay start button
F) Wash status indicator L) Wash temperature button
Control panel functions
A) Power button: Press this button once to turn the machine on
and once again to switch it off.
B) Program selection dial: Turn the dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise to select the required program.
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C) Detergent drawer: Instructions are printed on the front of the
drawer. See below section for further details.
D) Spin speed setting button: Press this
button to select the required spin speed.
E) LED display: Information such as remaining wash time,
temperature and spin speed setting and error codes are shown
here.
F) Wash status indicator: This light shows the stage of the cycle
in the selected program.
G) Start / pause button: Press this button to begin operation.
Press this button again during operation to pause the program.
The display screen will start blinking and the machine will be
paused. Press this button again and the program will continue.
H) Eco wash button: This function automatically adjusts the water
consumption, wash time and temperature to make the cycle
more environmentally friendly.
I) Dry cycle button: Press this button and the corresponding light
will go on and the appliance will dry the laundry after the last
spin cycle.
J) Extra rinse button: Press this button and the overhead
indicator will go on. An additional rinse operation will be
activated to obtain a better rinse performance.
K) Delay start button: Use this button to set a delay starting time
for your wash cycle. See the appropriate section later in this
manual.
L) Wash temperature button: Press this
button and the wash temperature will be
displayed on the screen. Select a suitable
temperature according to the type of
laundry.
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Detergent drawer
1) Pre wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it, if you are going
to select a pre-wash before the main wash cycle.
2) Main wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it (you should also
put a water softening agent in this section, if you use one). The
detergent will be added to the drum at the start of the main wash
program.
3) Conditioner section
This compartment should be used for liquid conditioners (fabric
softener, starch). They will be added to the wash load during the final
rinse.
Preparing the wash cycle
Preparing your garments for washing
o Your washing should be sorted out, according to
the fabric type and the wash care symbol that is
printed on the garment’s wash care label (see
separate section on wash care symbols).
o Your washing should also be sorted out
according to the degree of soiling.
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