Tricity Bendix AW1050 Operating Instruction

TRICITY BENDIX

Better Products. Better Value.

Operating and Installation Instructions

Model No.

AW1050

CONTENTS

Important information ......................Page 3

Installation ..........................Page 4

Unpacking ..........................Page 4

Positioning ..........................Page 4

Water inlet ..........................Page 4

Water drainage .........................Page 5

Levelling ...........................Page 5

Electrical connection .......................Page 6

Getting to know your machine ....................Page 7

Control panel .........................Page 7

Washing hints .........................Page 8

Wash care symbols ........................Page 9

Programmes for cotton and linen ....................Page 10

Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool ................Page 11

Use of detergent and additives ....................Page 12

Using your machine .......................Page 13

Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C ..................Page 13

Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40°C .................Page 14

Maintenance and cleaning .....................Page 15

Descaling, after each wash, external cleaning ................Page 15

Cleaning the dispenser drawer, cleaning the drawer recess, the dangers of freezing .....Page 15

Cleaning the filter ........................Page 16

The water inlet filters .......................Page 16

Servicing ..........................Page 17

Tricity Bendix guarantee conditions ..................Page 18

Tricity Bendix service centres ....................Page 19

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm (33.5”)

Width 60 cm (23.6”)
Depth 54 cm (21.38”)

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220-240 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2550 W (13A)

WATER PRESSURE Minimum (hot) 005 psi (3.5 N/cm2)

Minimum (cold) 007 psi (4.8 N/cm2)
Maximum 110 psi (76 N/cm2)

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED Cotton, linen 4.5 kg (10 lb)
LOAD Synthetics, delicate fabrics 2 kg (4.5 lb)

Wool 1 kg (2.2 lb)

SPIN SPEED Maximum 1000 rpm

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

2

IMPORTANT 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.

These warnings have been provided in the interest
of safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

INSTALLATION

■

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

■

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.

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

USE

■

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

■

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

■

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. 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.

■

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 should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.

■

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.

■

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.

■

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.

■

The users should always check that they have not
left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their
clothing.

■

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

SERVICE/REPAIR

■

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 Tricity Bendix Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine Tricity Bendix
spare parts.

GENERAL SAFETY

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

When disposing of your old washing machine, the
electric cable must be cut off and the door catch must
be made unusable.

3

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Before starting the machine up, the packing must be
removed as follows.

You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in
case the machine is to be transported again.

Using a spanner unscrew
and remove the rear right
bolt. Lay the machine
gently on its back, making
sure that the hoses are
not squashed.

P0255

2

1

P0234

P0233

Positioning

Your new washing machine has been designed to be
permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it
may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain
hose discharging into a sink.

The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with
female 3/4” BSP thread connectors. If this connection is
not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installa­tion, a variety of connectors are available from good
hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most
domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your existing plum­bing must be carried out by a competent person, or qua­lified plumber.

Water inlet

The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,
blue for cold and red for hot.

Before connecting the
hoses be sure to fit the
mesh filters supplied as
per diagram.

Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the
machine.

Carefully slide out the right polythene bag (1), removing
it toward the centre of the machine.

Repeat the operation for the left polythene bag (2),
removing it toward the centre of the machine.

Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine
upright and unscrew the
two remaining rear bolts.

P0256

P0001

P0002

Slide out the 3 plastic spacers and plug the 3 holes with
the 3 plastic plugs which you can find at the back of the
machine.

P0003

If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connec­tion piece.

Installation should comply with local water authority and
building regulations’ requirements.

The appliance must be given a separate cold water sup­ply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single outlet
water heater or a booster pump. A minimum water pres­sure of 7 psi is required for safe operation of the appli­ance.

If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from
the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appli­ance from your cold water storage system.

1

There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16

/

ft)

2

between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the tank.
There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply

from the hot water cylinder if the height between the
appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the cold water stor­age cistern (not between the appliance and hot water
cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft).

Set the hoses correctly by
loosening the ring nuts.
After positioning the inlet
hoses, be sure to tighten
the ring nuts again to pre­vent leaks.

P0021

4

Water drainage

If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty
into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that the
plug hole is not blocked.

If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end
of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose.
The standpipe must have an internal diameter of at least
40 mm (1 1/2") in order that there is an air gap between
the drain hose and the standpipe. Make sure, that it is
designed in such a way, that the end of the drain hose
cannot be covered with water.

Warning

The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car­peting.

Note

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a break­down.

All plumbing and electrical work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by competent persons or
qualified plumbers or electricians.

3 pin

40 mm
inside dia min

600 mm min

P0376

900 mm max

Important

Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to
pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a
reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that
may have collected in the pipes.

Whether discharging into a sink or a standpipe check
that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor too
low. The top of the curve in the hose’s end should be no
more than 90 cm (35.4”), and no less than 60cm (23.6”)
above floor level.

Levelling

Level the washing ma­chine by raising or low­ering the feet. The feet
may be tight to adjust as
they incorporate a self
locking nut, but the machi­ne MUST be level.
Any necessary adjustment

P0850

prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the ma­chine during operation.

Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a
wooden floor.

Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.

can be made with a span­ner. Accurate levelling

In the interest of the environment

Washing machines and dishwashers should be connec­ted to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be
taken to a sewage works for treatment before being
discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not connected to
the surface water drainage system as this water is
discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause
pollution.
If you require any further advice please contact your
local authority drainage department.

SHOWER

SINK TOILET

P0987

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

SURFACE WA TER

DRAINS & SEWERS

UNTREATED
DISCHARGE

RIVER

BATH

WASHING
MACHINE

DISHWASHER

BIDET

FOUL DRAIN

FOUL SEWERS

SEWAGE

TREATMENT

WORKS

TREATED

DISCHARGE

RIVER

Special conditions

If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered
with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base
under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displace­ment. The base should protrude a few centimetres
beyond the edges of the machine.

5

Electrical connections

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this

safety measure not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable
for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appro­priate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a
13 Amp socket in another part of your home.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the

mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with
the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pro­ceed as follows:

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP FUSE

13 AMP

BLUE

P0329

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter «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 terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.

The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert
at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your
local Tricity Bendix Service Centre.
There is a list of these at the end of this instruction book.

6

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Control panel

COTTONS - LINENS

WHITES WITH PREWASH

1

WHITES

2

FAST COLOUREDS

3

NON FAST COLOUREDS

4

SPIN 1000

5

MIXED FABRICS - SYNTHETICS

MIXED FABRICS

6

SYNTHETICS

7

RINSES

8

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE.

AW 1050

WOOL - DELICATES

9

WOOL WASH

10

DELICATE WASH

11

QUICK & COOL WASH

12

RINSES

13

SPIN 600

14

DRAIN

30°

MAINS ON

123456 7

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

Symbols

Prewash
Wash
Fabric softener

C0022

2 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the machine starts working
and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.

3 ON/OFF button

By depressing this button the machine starts operating.
When depressing it again, the machine stops.

4 Heavy soil button

By pressing the heavy soil button, the machine will take
in cold water only on programmes with a water tempera­ture of 60°C and 95°C.
These would normally be hot and cold, or hot fill only.
The water is then gradually heated to the required tem­perature.
The effect is to improve the overall wash performance,
particularly on biological stains such as egg, blood and
grass stains, and heavily soiled fabrics, since the longer
«cool-soak» phase as the water heats up provides the
right conditions for the powder and the water tempera­ture to interact, and achieve the best possible results.

PROGRAMME

HEAVY

SOIL

WASHER

HALF

RINSE

LOAD

HOLD

1OOO

advanced

E

CO

SHOWER

system

5 Half load button

Select this button to reduce water consumption on the
rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or
linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg).
The machine will carry out 3 rinses insted of 4.

6 Rinse hold button

Press this button to make the machine stop with water in
the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles.
This prevents any creasing which may take place if the
clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient
for you to empty the machine, simply press this button
again so that the machine can proceed to drain and
spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme «14».
If this button is not activated, the washing programmes
will end with a short spin.
Do not press this button for woollens: wool items should

be gently spun.

7 Programme selector knob

With the programme selector knob you choose the
desired washing programme. Turn it clockwise.
Before setting the knob to any position the machine
must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF button.

7

Washing hints

Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the
first few times you use the appliance.

The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:

1000g = 1 kg

Sheet 700-1000 g
Pillow case 100-200 g
Tablecloth 400-500 g
Serviette 50-100 g
Tea towel 70-120 g
Linen hand towel 100-150 g
Towelling hand towel 150-250 g
Towelling bath towel 700-1000 g
Bath robe 1000-1500 g
Man’s shirt 200-300 g

■

Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found in
most household shops. In some cases it may help to
soak the stain before washing with a special pre-soak
product or biological detergent.

■

Only wool marked «Pure New Wool - washable, pre­shrunk» can be washed in the machine using the
wool programme; other types of wool should be
washed by hand or dry cleaned.

■

If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left
in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not
contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a
rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.

■

Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps.

Apron 150-200 g

■

Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.

■

Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.

■

Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may
unravel.

■

Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws
etc). as these could damage the drain pump.

■

When washing curtains, remove the hooks.

■

Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.

■

It is essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.

■

When washing fabrics requiring different wash tem­peratures together, always select the lowest tempera­ture.

■

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 of children.

8

WASH CARE SYMBOLS

Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code
is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme
on your washing machine.

WASHING SYMBOL

BLEACHING

IRONING

95

60

50

40

40

40

WASH ACTION FABRIC

Normal (Maximum)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Much Reduced (Minimum)

Hand wash only

Chlorine bleach may be used

White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.

Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with
Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix.

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.

Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.

Wool, wool mixtures, Silks

Do not machine wash

DRY CLEANING

P

TUMBLE DRYING

X

IMPORTANT NOTES

Hot iron

Warm iron

Cool iron

May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.

May be tumble dried

with high heat setting

with low heat setting

A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»

Cotten, Linen, Viscose

Polyester mixtures, Wool

Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester

For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.

Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it
in gently. This is particularly important if you are using
fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner 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.

9

Programmes for cotton and linen

Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 lb)

Programmes

WHITES

WITH

PREWASH

WHITES

WITHOUT

PREWASH

FAST

COLOUREDS

NON

FAST

COLOUREDS

Degree

of soil

Heavy

Normal

Normal

Normal

Compartments

to use ( if

required)

Programme

dial position

1

2

3(•)

4

Description

Prewash at 40°C
Wash at 95 °C
4 rinses
Spin

Wash at 95 °C
4 rinses
Spin

Wash at 60 °C
4 rinses
Spin

Wash at 40 °C
4 rinses
Spin

SPIN 1000

Water filling: 30°/40° programmes: cold water filling

Water filling: 50°/60° programmes: hot and cold filling
Water filling: 95° programmes: hot filling

(•) This 60° programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to the article 2, paragraph 1 of the

EEC Directive 92/75.

5

Spin at 1000 rpm

10

Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool

Recommended load: max. 2 kg (4.5 lb); wool max. 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Programmes

MIXED

FABRICS

SYNTHETICS Normal

RINSES

WOOL
WASH

DELICATE

WASH

Degree

of soil

Normal

Normal

Normal

Compartments

to use ( if

required)

Programme

dial position

6

7

8

9

10

Description

Wash at 50 °C
3 rinses
Short spin (*)

Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Short spin (*)

3 rinses, with fabric
softener, if required
Short spin (*)

Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Short spin (*)

Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Short spin (*)

30°

(*) If the RINSE HOLD button has not been depressed.

QUICK & COOL

WASH

RINSES

SPIN 600

DRAIN

Light

11

12

13

14

Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin (*)

3 rinses, with fabric
softener, if required
Short spin (*)

Draining of water
and short spin at 600 rpm

Draining of water

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WHICH DETERGENT?

To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in
your everyday 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 detergent for different washes,
whether for whites, colours or delicates.

Whites

We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.

Non Biological

If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which does
not contain enzymes we
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides
good cleaning and stain removal.

Coloureds

For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.

Delicate Items

When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care for
fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens
and other delicates.

Laundry Bleach

For additional stain removal you may
wish to use a product such as Ace
Gentle Bleach which is used in addition
to your chosen detergent. Ace is suit­able for all washable fabrics including
silks, woollens and coloureds.

AND IN WHICH FORM?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms. Whether you chose
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to
own personal choice.

Traditional Powders

Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine 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 dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially
designed dosing device* which should be placed on top
of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.

Compact Powders and Liquids

Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and gen­erally require a smaller dosage. Follow the manufactur­er’s instructions to ensure the most economical usage.
Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or
alternatively measure the detergent into the specially
designed dosing device* which should be placed on top
of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.

are available in two types:

For example Lenor liquid fabric
softener, for use in the washing
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.

* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,

please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed
before carrying out a drying programme.

Fabric Conditioners

These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also reduce
static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier. They

12

USING YOUR MACHINE

WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C

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

1 Load the laundry

Open the door by pulling
the catch outward. Load
the items one at a time
and close the door.

P0004

2 Measure out the detergent

5 Select the required wash programme

Turn the programme

2

M0014

selector dial clockwise to
the required programme.

6 Start the machine

Before starting up the machine check that:

■

the appliance is plugged in

■

the water supply taps are turned on

■

the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned

■

the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are
closed.

MAINS ON

Depress the ON/OFF but­ton: the mains-on light illu­minates and the machine
starts operating.

C0022

C0021

Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer from the control
panel. Measure out the amount of detergent required
and pour into the main wash compartment.

If you wish to carry out a programme with prewash, pour
the amount of detergent required into the «prewash»
compartment.

3 Add the fabric softener if required

Pour the fabric softener, if
required, into the compart­ment marked .

Do not exceed the MAX
level and then close the
drawer gently.

C0020

4 Select the required options

Depress HEAVY SOIL and/or HALF LOAD, if desired.

T0009

7 At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically.
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases

2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF but-

ton again. The mains-on light goes out.
When the programme has finished you are advised to

unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.

13

WASHING 2 KG OF SYNTHETIC FABRICS AT 40°C

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

1 Load the laundry

Open the door by pulling
the catch outward.

Load the items one at a
time and close the door.

P0004

2 Measure out the detergent

5 Select the required wash programme

Turn the programme

7

selector dial clockwise to
the required programme.

M0015

6 Start the machine

Before starting up the machine check that:

■

the appliance is plugged in

■

the water supply taps are turned on

■

the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned

■

the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are
closed.

MAINS ON

Depress the ON/OFF but­ton: the mains-on light illu­minates and the machine
starts operating.

C0022

C0021

Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer from the control
panel. Measure out the amount of detergent required
and pour into the main wash compartment.

3 Add the fabric softener if required

Pour the fabric softener, if
required, into the compart­ment marked .

Do not exceed the MAX
level and then close the
drawer gently.

C0020

4 Select the required option

Depress RINSE HOLD, if desired.

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7 At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically.
If you have selected the RINSE HOLD option, the

machine will stop after the last rinse with the water left in
the wash tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To
drain the water release the RINSE HOLD button or
select programme 14.

The door is controlled by a safety device which releases
2 minutes after the end of the programme.

Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF but­ton again. The mains-on light goes out.

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

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you
must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity
supply.

Descaling

The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing,
and according to the softening powder manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to pre­serve the door seal.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and
water only, and then dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

From time to time the washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned.

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.

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C,
certain precautions should be taken.

■

Turn off the water taps.

■

Select a wash programme and run for a few sec­onds.

■

Unscrew the inlet hoses.

■

Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and
position the end in a bowl. Run the draining program­me for a few seconds.

■

When you intend to start the machine up again,
make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.

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Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the
drawer, use a small brush
to clean the recess, en­suring that all washing
powder residue is re­moved from the upper and
lower part of the recess.

Replace the drawer and

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any clothes in the drum.

run the rinse programme
for a few minutes without

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Cleaning the filter

The water drain filter

A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the
machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every
wash.

Open the filter door and
place a container under­neath to catch any spill­age. If the filter is blocked
and the machine is unable
to drain you will need to
drain the water manually
from the machine at this

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standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a
bowl on the floor. The water should drain by gravity into
the bowl. When the bowl is full, hook the hose back up
and empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out.

Unscrew and remove the filter.

stage. To do this, unhook
the drain hose from the

The water inlet filters

If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime de­posit, the water inlet filters may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to
time.

Turn off the water taps.
Unscrew the water inlet
hoses. Remove and clean
the filters using a hard bri­stle brush. Replace the fil­ters and tighten up the
inlet hoses.

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Clean carefully under a
fast running tap.

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Warning

When the appliance is in use and depending on the pro­gramme selected there can be hot water in the filter.
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 and young children being able
to remove it.

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SER VICING

Before contacting your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre, please make the following
checks:

The machine does not start up

■

The ON/OFF button has not been depressed

■

The door is not closed properly

■

No water is entering the machine (see: the machine
does not fill)

■

The selector dial is not correctly positioned

The machine does not fill

■

The water taps are not turned on

■

The water supply has been disconnected

■

The inlet hoses are kinked

■

The water pressure is too low

■

The water inlet filters are clogged

■

The door is not closed properly

The machine empties as it fills

■

The end of the drain hose is too low

■

The end of the drain hose is submerged in water

■

Drain pipe has no vent-hole

If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your
local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of pur­chase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

Service & Spare Parts

If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare
parts contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force
Centre by telephoning:

0990 929929

Your telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre
covering your post code area.
The addresses are detailed in this instruction book on
the pages headed Tricity Bendix Service Force Centres,
and can also be found in your local telephone directory
under “T”.
When you call the Service Force Centre please make
sure you give the model and serial number of the appli­ance.

Mod.

..........

Ser.

This information can be
found on the rating plate
(see picture) or on the
guarantee card.

The machine does not drain or spin

■

You have selected a gentle wash cycle with rinse
hold option

■

The drain filter is clogged

■

The drain hose is kinked

■

The drainage system pipes are blocked

■

The drain hose extension is incorrect

■

The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes
inside the drum to allow the machine to spin

The machine leaks or overflows

■

Too much detergent

■

Unsuitable detergent

■

The inlet hose(s) is (are) loose

■

The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged

■

The end of the drain hose is not securely positioned

■

The drainage system pipes are blocked

The machine vibrates or is noisy

■

The internal packing has not been removed

■

The machine is not level

■

The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture

■

The washing load is badly distributed

■

The machine is overloaded

Mod. ..........

Prod. No. ...........

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Ser. No. .........

Customer Care

For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix
appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix
products, please contact our Customer Care Department
by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department
Tricity Bendix
PO BOX 47
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5XL
Tel [phone]

The door does not open

■

The safety device has locked it

■

Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water
is present in the tub

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months of
the date of the purchase, this TRICITY BENDIX appli­ance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by rea­son only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at
our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that:

■

The appliance has been correctly installed and used
only on the electricity supply stated on the rating
plate.

■

The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the manufac­turer’s instructions.

■

The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person
not authorised by us.

All service work under this guarantee must be undertak­en by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre.

Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become
the Company’s property.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other
legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

■

Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improp­er use or neglect, 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 Kingdom.

■

Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.

■

Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are
NOT marketed by Tricity 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 pur-

■

chased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the

■

same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products.

The guarantee relates to you and cannot be trans-

■

ferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European Community

■

(EC) or European Free Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in accordance with

■

our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.

The product is installed taking into account regula-

■

tions in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer
Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after
you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Newbury [phone]

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TRICITY BENDIX

Better Products. Better Value.

Tricity Bendix, 99 Oakley Road, Luton, Beds LU 4 9QQ

Model No.

AW1050

A DIVISION OF EMACO LIMITED.

REGISTERED IN ENGLAND NO. 176547

Part No.

124978230