Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WDR 1040 W Tricity Bendix
Go to page of 28
W ASHER-DR YER WDR 1040 W WDR 1240 W OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 132993190 132993190.qxd 11/5/02 10:24 AM Pagina 1 (Nero/Process Black pellicola).
2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● 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.
3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W asher-Dryer 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-1 1 W ashing 4.
4 Y our New W asher -Dryer Y our new washer-dryer meets all moder n requir ements for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for . ● The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Drying indicator Light 4 Drying T ime Selector Dial 5 ON/OFF Button 6 Half Load Button 7 “Mains-on” Light 8 Programm.
6 The Contr ol Panel 5 HALF LO AD 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). 6 MAINS-ON Light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.
7 Operating Sequence Before the 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 main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
8 6. At the end of the pr ogr amme 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 button again. The mains-on light goes out.
9 W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 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 laundr y Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.
10 DR YING 2.25 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1000 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry . They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry . Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx.
11 AUTODR YING 1 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS Y ou intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg (2.2 lb) of mixed fabrics which do not need ironing. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the laundry . 2. Add the washing powder and fabric softener . 3. Select the pr ogr amme T urn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme 7 .
12 W ashing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh 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 .
13 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer .
14 W ash Car e Symbols W ash 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.
15 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme/ W ashing symbol Programme dial position Possible options Max. load NON F AST COLOURS F AST COLOURS WHITES WHITES with PREW ASH For heavy soiled cotton items. Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, shirts, underwear , towels.
16 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme/ W ashing symbol Programme dial position MIXED F ABRICS Possible options Short spin WOOL DELICA TES Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear , coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
17 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The STORE DR Y drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. Degree of drying Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing T ype of fabric Cotton and linen (towels, T -shirts, bathrobes) Programme 6 Max.
18 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply . Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
19 Unscrew and remove the filter . Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Wa r n i n g 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 .
20 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer .
21 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet released. ● W ater in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub.
22 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, T ricity Bendix undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this T ricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is prov.
23 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
24 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou 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 two rear bottom screws.
25 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use previously used hoses for water connection. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply .
26 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted 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.
27 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
T ricity Bendix, 55-77High Street, Slough, Berkshir e SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 © Electrolux plc 2002 132993190.qxd 11/5/02 10:25 AM Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola).
An important point after buying a device Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Tricity Bendix WDR 1040 W along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center