Brandt bwf9212lx Instructoin Manual

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Instruction manual

This appliance, for domestic use only, is designed for washing clothes.
Very important: Please, read the whole of this manual before installation and using the washing machine.
This manual is designed with the corresponding illustration accompanying the texts.

Safety

• The mains water pressure must be between 0.05 and 1 Mpa (0.5 - 10 kg/cm

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• Do not use extension leads or adapters to connect the washing machine.

• The electrical installation must be suitably dimensioned for the maximum power

indicated on the reference plate and the plug must have the regulatory earth
connection.

• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by after-sales service or
similarly

personnel so as to avoid any hazards.

• Do not interfere with the inside of the washing machine. If you have any problems
you cannot solve yourself, call the technical service.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Identify which model your washing machine is (“a”,
“b”, “c”, “d” or “e”) by comparing the control panel with

the illustrations.

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Identification

Use

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Installation

1.1 Unpacking (1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 1.1.3). Remove the bolts
and the

and blocking elements used for transport.

1.2 Connection to the mains water (1.2.1, 1.2.2 and

1.2.3). If the washing machine has a hot water
intake, connect the hose with a red connector to the
hot water intake (1.2.4). Always use the new hose
supplied, removing any previously used hoses.

1.3 Drain. Place the hose in the drain in accordance with
the measurements shown on the drawing.

1.4 Levelling. Correctly level the washing machine to
prevent any noise or shifting. The recommended
procedure is as follows: 1. Position the rear legs and

them in place (1.4.1); 2. Place the washing machine

in its

location (1.4.2); 3. Position the front legs and

them in place (1.4.3).

1.5 Electrical connection. Take the electrical data on the
reference plate into account.

1.6 IInstallation under a worktop. If you need to remove
the worktop to recess-mount the washing machine,
contact your dealer or the Technical Assistance
Service.

2.1 Opening the loading door.

2.2 Detergent and additives. Sort items by colour, soil and

fabric type before loading the washing machine.
The detergent drawer has the following compartments:

wash

, prewash and fabric softener (2.2.1).

All the washing machines are designed to use detergent

powder (2.2.2).

If you wish to use liquid detergent (2.2.3), you will see a

blue tab for this purpose in the wash compartment. Pull it
outwards as far as it will go, then release it. It will remain in
vertical position (2.2.4), this will prevent the liquid detergent
from running out. To use powder detergent again, place
the blue tab in horizontal position and push it back as far
as it will go to open the

(2.2.5).

Remember you must not exceed the MAX level marked

on the fabric softener compartment.

2.3 Switching on the washing machine and selecting a

programme. Select the programme using the dial, after

consulting the programme chart (pages 3 and 4).

2.4

Selecting the spin speed .

You may choose a spin

drying speed (2.4.1 and 2.4.2) or cancel out spin drying

(2.4.3). If you select Rinse hold (2.4.4) the wash

process will pause before the

spin and the clothes
will be left submerged in water. Press “start/stop”
button to run the

spin dry.

For recess-mounted washing machines, the electrical

plug must be accessible after installation.

Recess dimensions are 600x600x850.

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2.5 Additional functions.

- Easy ironing

: reduces creasing.

- Rinse plus

: provides extra protection for clothes

worn by children and people with sensitive skin.

- Save time

: it is recommendable to

use this function unless

the clothes are heavily soiled. It

enables power and time savings

and also prolongs the life

of garments.

2.6 Delayed start

. This delays the start of washing.

2.7 Starting up the washing machine.

2.8 Lock

. Hold down the button “start/stop” for 3 seconds

(2.8.1) to activate the child lock. This is used to prevent
children from interfering with the washing machine. It is
cancelled by holding down again the button for 3 seconds
(2.8.2). In models “a” and “d” is not possible to lock the
machine.

2.9 Wash process. You can check the programme phase.

The remaining time can only be viewed on models “b”,

“c” and “e”.

Recommendations for use

- On installing your washing machine, run a preliminary
wash cycle and check it is functioning correctly (standard
wash programme, with no load and at 90ºC).

- Use a wash bag for small items e.g. handkerchiefs and
underwear.

- Any type of washing machine detergent may be used.
Liquid detergents are

recommended for low temperature
wash programmes (maximum 40ºC) for all types of
fabrics. Powder detergent is not recommended for
washing wool.

Warnings:

1. If you stop the washing machine by pressing “start/stop”

(

) to add more items, ensure the water level is below the

loading door level.

2. The additional functions easy ironing (

) and rinse plus

(

) increase the washing time.

3. When the wash programme has ended it is

recommended to leave the loading door open to ventilate
the inside of the washing machine. You may have to wait
2 minutes before it can be opened.

AVERAGE RESIDUAL

MOISTURE* (%)

MAXIMUM SPIN SPEED OF THE

WASHING MACHINE (rpm)

600 800 1000 1200 1400

80

80
100
100

71
70
90
90

62
70
90
80

53
70
90
80

52
70
90
80

COTTON programmes

SYNTHETIC programmes

WOOL programmes

RAPID programme

* Residual moisture: the amount of water contained

by the clothes at the end of the spin cycle

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Maintenance

3.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer. You should do this

once a month.

3.2 Cleaning the filter. You should do this once a year.
For cleaning the outside of the washing machine,

use non-abrasive products and dry it thoroughly with a
soft cloth.

4.1 The washing machine includes a troubleshooting

system that detects and warns of any anomalies.
You can observe the warnings on the display, or by

pilot lights on the control panel.

4.1.1 No water is entering the washing machine.

Check the water supply and the intake tap, or clean
the intake

4.1.2 It is not draining or spinning. Check the state

of the

4.1.3 It is not spinning. Redistribute the load and

select spin dry again.

4.1.4 It will not start up. Check the loading door is

properly closed.

4.1.5 Any other code appears. Inform the technical

assistance service.

4.2 Vibrations or noise. Check the appliance has been

correctly installed (1.1 and 1.4 of this manual).

4.3 Water remains in the drum. Check the detergent

drawer is clean (3.1).

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Troubleshooting

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The environment

The washing machine has been designed with
environmental protection in mind.
Protect the environment. Load the washing machine

to the maximum recommended capacity for each
programme: this will save water and power. Avoid using
the pre-wash function whenever you can. Do not use
too much detergent.
Display contrast. The display dims after 20 minutes to
save energy. To activate the display, press any button or
turn the dial.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment
management.

Do not dispose of these appliances with the general
domestic waste.
Take your washing machine to a special collection
centre.
Recycling household appliances avoids negative
consequences for health and the environment and
saves on power and natural resources.
For further information, contact the local authorities or
the shop you bought the washing machine at.

the washing machine is located in, mains voltage uctuations, the type and amount of garments making up the load and any additional options selected.