Electrolux BIW 80 User Manual

OPERATING & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING MACHINE

BIW 80

35.292.628/0

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Installation

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way .

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All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in
instructions.

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Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.

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Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.

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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely .

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The washing machine must be unplugged when
removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in the
appliance before finishing the removal of the transit
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the
security bolts were

Child Safety

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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.

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Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before use.

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The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.

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Keep all packaging well away from children.

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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.

During Use

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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

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Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
instruction book.

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Always look through the glass door to check if water has
drained before opening the door.

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The user should always check that they have not left their
gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing

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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.

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Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.

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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.

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Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.

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Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in
a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items
to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.

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Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

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As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large
commercial machines because of their bulk, please check
with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a
domestic machine.

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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
preserve the door seal.

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Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Bendix Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
Bendix spare parts.

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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.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. Y ou MUST read it carefully before installing or
using the appliance.

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Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information

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Your New Washing Machine

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Description of the Appliance

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The Control Panel

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Operating sequence

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Washing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C 8
Load the laundry 8
Measure out the detergent 8
Measure out the additive 8
Select the required option(s) 8
Select the required programme 9
Start the machine 9
At the end of the programme 9

Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50 °C 10
Load the laundry 10
Measure out the detergent 10
Measure out the additive 10
Select the required programme 11
Start the machine 11
At the end of the programme 11

Washing Hints

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Which detergent to use?.... 13

And in which form? 14
How much detergent and fabric softener? 14
Using a water softening agent 14

Wash Care Symbols

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Washing Programmes

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Maintenance and Cleaning

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Descaling 18
After each wash 18
External cleaning 18
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 18
Cleaning the drawer recess 18
Cleaning the filter 19
The dangers of freezing 19
Maintenance Wash 19

Something Not Working

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Service & Spare Parts

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Customer Care

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Guarantee conditions

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Bendix Service Force Addresses

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For the Installer

Installation Instructions

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Technical Specifications

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Unpacking 26
Positioning 27
Water inlet 27
Water drainage 28
Levelling 29
Special conditions 29
In the interest of the environment 29
Electrical connections 30
Permanent connection 30

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

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Your New Washing Machine

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Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low
water, energy and detergent consumption.

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Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C

before draining, with the 90°C programme. This
reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent
any creasing.

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The special wool programme with its new delicate
wash system treats your woollens with extreme
gentleness.

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The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing
machine remains stable when spinning.

Ecological hints

To save water and energy and help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
hints:

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Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the
hardness of your water supply, the amount of
laundry and the degree of soiling.

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Select an “ECO” programme for normally soiled
laundry.

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A programme without prewash is sufficient for
normally soiled laundry.

In the interest of the
environment

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Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.

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Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area
for re-cycling this appliance.

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When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door closing
device unusable to prevent young children from
being trapped inside.

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Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.

How do we help to protect the environment?
We use recycled paper!

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Description of the Appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 “Mains-on” light
3 “Options” buttons
4 Programme guide
5 Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch
6 Door opening handle
7 Filter
8 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash
Main Wash
Fabric softener

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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˚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.

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Operating Sequence

Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a
cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the
machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub.
Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser
drawer and start the machine.

WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90°C

Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily soiled laundry to
wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high
temperature washing

1. Load the laundry

Open the door.
Place the laundry 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 by
the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out a prewash(*), pour detergent
into the compartment marked
(*) Prewash is available in programme “1”.

3. Add the fabric softener
(if required)

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

4. Select the required option(S)

Depress HALF LOAD button and/or ECO WASH if
required.

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5. Select the requir ed pr ogr amme

Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the
required programme.

6. Start the machine

Before starting up the machine check that:

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the appliance is plugged in

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the water supply taps are turned on

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the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are

closed.
Pull the programme selector dial outwards
The operating pilot light will illuminate 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 minutes after the end of the programme.

Before opening the door ensure there is no water in
the drum.

Switch the machine off by pushing in the programme
selector dial.

When the programme has finished, you are advised to
unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.

Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.

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WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS AT 50 °C

Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED FABRICS to wash.
They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be
washed at a high temperature.

1. Load the laundry

Open the door.
Place the laundry 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 by
the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .

3. Add the fabric softener
(if required)

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.

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