Baumatic BFW1210W User manual

BFW1210W Washing
Machine

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BFW1210W Washing
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.
DD 20/12/06
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Contents page
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 - 6
Specifications 7
Description of the appliance 8
Controlpanel 9
Program options 10
Detergent drawer 11
Preparing the wash cycle 12
Preparing your garments for washing 12
A selection of wash care symbols 13
Detergents and conditioners 14
Programtable 15
Wash program guidance 16
Selecting a wash program 17
At the end of the wash cycle 17
Cancelling a wash program 18
Changing a wash program 18
Delaystartfeature 19
Spinreductionbutton 20
Maintenance and cleaning 21
Indailyuse 21
Controlpanel 21
Detergent drawer 21
The washing machine drum 22
Door 22
Error code failure system 23 - 24
General troubleshooting 25
Poorwashresults 26
Cleaning the drain pump filter 27
Installation 28
Removing the transit bolts 28
Positioning and levelling the appliance 29
Watersupply 30
Wateroutlet 30
Powersupply 31
Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee 32
Contactdetails 33

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug
useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable
the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside
the appliance.
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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 Technical
Department.
General Safety
oRepairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a
Baumatic engineer or one of its authorized service agents. Any
attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance,
could result in injury or damage to your washing machine.
oIf 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.
oThe appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains
supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.
oThe mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the
electrical socket.
oThe machine should not be sprayed with water.
oThe glass of the porthole door may become hot during the higher
temperature wash programs.
oThe machine should be allowed to cool before carrying out an
emergency drain or cleaning the drain filter.
oIt is possible for small animals to chew either mains cables or
water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.
Installation
oThe installation instructions contained within this user manual
should be followed.
oIt is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all
relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.
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oBefore 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
oIt is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the
water supply is turned off after the machine is used.
oThis 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.
oNo attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications
of this appliance.
oThe 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.
oYou should not wash garments that have been in contact with
flammable materials.
oYour washing machine should not be used for dry cleaning.
oIf 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 damages that may
result.
Child Safety
oYour 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.
oIt 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.
oAny packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept
away from children.
oAll detergents should be kept out of children’s reach in a safe
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Specifications
915 wash programs
95.5kg wash load
91200 rpm maximum spin speed
9Drum size- 47 litres
9Electronic control with LED display
9Delay start timer with remain time indicator
94 Option buttons: Spin speed reduction
Easy ironing
Extrarinse
Rapidwash
9Unbalance control system
9Foam protection
9Suspend the clothes in water option
9Overflow protection
9Door closed indicator
9Door safety lock
9Tilted and stainless steel drum
9Adjustable feet
9Error code failure system
9Cold water fill only
Dimensions
Height : 850 mm
Width : 596 mm
Depth : 540 mm
Energy efficiency
Energyrating A
Wash performance A
Water extraction performance B

Description of the appliance
1Control panel
2Detergent drawer
3Porthole door with handle
4Rating plate (on inside rim of porthole door)
5Flap in front of the drain pump filter
6Height adjustable feet
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CONTROL PANEL
Wash program selection knob
This control knob allows you to select the wash program of your
choice.
Start/Stop button
Once a wash program has been selected, this button should be
pressed to start the wash cycle.
LED display
This display will show you approximately how long a wash cycle will
take when you have picked a wash program with the program
selection knob. Once a wash cycle has started, it will show you
approximately how much time is left before the wash cycle will
complete. If the failure system detects a problem with the machine,
then the relevant fault code will appear here.
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Program options
¾These buttons need to be pressed after a wash
program has been selected, but before the wash
program has been started.
Spin reduction You can reduce the spin speed
from the one automatically selected by the machine for the wash
program.
Extra rinse The machine will add an additional rinse
to the wash program that you have selected.
Easy ironing Once the last spin has completed, the
drum will move for several minutes. This should help to reduce
creasing in the garments being washed.
Rapid wash The length of the wash cycle will be
shortened by approximately 30%. The machine achieves this by
reducing the number of rinse cycles by one.

Detergent drawer
Pre wash section I
This compartment should have detergent placed in, if you are going to
select a wash program that has a pre wash as part of it.
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.
Main wash section II
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.
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Preparing the wash cycle
Preparing your garments for washing
oYour 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).
oCheck all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are
empty.
oRemove any detachable metal items (badges, paperclips, safety
pins etc).
oZips should be closed, duvet covers and pillow cases should be
buttoned up and any loose straps should be tied up. This will
help to prevent other garments from getting damaged during the
wash.
oWoollens and knitted coloured fabrics should be turned inside out
before being washed in the appliance.
oSmall delicate items (tights, baby socks) should be placed in
either a washing net or a zipped pillow case.
oCurtains should be handled with particular care. All plastic hooks
or metal strips must be removed before being washed in the
appliance.
oColoured items and whites should be washed in separate wash
cycles.
oNew garments often contain an excess of dye, therefore it is
advisable to wash them separately for their first wash.
oGarments should be unfolded and shook out before being placed
inside the machine.

A selection of wash care symbols
oThe wash care symbols should be used to help you to select the
most suitable wash program. They will also help you to sort your
laundry into different loads, depending on the fabric type and the
highest temperature which the garment can be washed at.
oIf the wash care label does not appear in the above table, then
please refer to the washing machine program chart. This gives
more detailed descriptions of the types of fabric that are suitable
to be washed using a particular wash program.
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Detergents and conditioners
The amount of detergent that you need to use in your appliance, will
depend on
oThe degree of soiling. Lightly soiled garments in general require
less detergent.
oThe size of the wash load. A smaller wash load will require a
reduction in the amount of detergent.
oThe hardness of your tap water. The harder your water is, then
the more detergent you will need to use. The detergent
manufacturers normally give guidance as to how much extra
detergent should be used, depending on the hardness of the
water.
Liquid detergent
If you are using liquid detergent, then in the majority of cases the
liquid should be placed inside the dosing device supplied by the
detergent manufacturer. All instructions on the detergent packaging
should be followed.
Water softening agents
If your tap water is hard, then it may be prudent to utilize a water
softening agent. This will help to ensure that the appliance does not
become clogged with hard water deposits. You may also find that it will
allow you to lessen the amount of detergent that you are using.
When using any detergent or water softening
agent, the recommendations of the
manufacturers should be followed.
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Wash program guidance
oA program option can only be selected if there is a tick next to the
wash program in the program table.
oIf you use the “Rapid wash” and Extra rinse” program options
simultaneously, then they will cancel each other out.
oThe washing machine automatically selects a spin speed for a
particular wash program. However it is possible to reduce the spin
speed by using the “Spin reduction button”.
oImportant: You should make sure that the selected spin speed is
appropriate for the garments that you are washing.
oIf you use the spin reduction button, you can make the machine not
go into a spin cycle. If you pick this option, then the machine will
stop with water in the drum.
oImportant: Before opening the door of the appliance, you MUST
select the drain program to clear this water.
oThe LED display shows an approximate time for the selected wash
cycle. Please note that factors external to the machine, e.g. the
temperature of your water supply, your water pressure etc. can
affect the time it takes for the wash cycle to complete.
oThe “Level of fill” section of the program chart, gives an indication
of how full you should fill the drum on each specific wash program.

Selecting a wash program
9Load your laundry and put detergent in the relevant
compartment of the soap drawer.
9Close the porthole door firmly.
9Turn the wash program selection knob to your desired wash
cycle.
oThe LCD display will show the approximate time the chosen wash
cycle will take to complete.
9Select any relevant program options using the four buttons
underneath the LED display.
oAny program options that you select, will affect the length of
time the wash cycle will take to complete. The LCD display will
update to reflect this change.
9Press the Start/Stop button.
oThe RUN LIGHT and LOCK DOOR lights will come on.
oAfter approximately 5 seconds, you will hear your washing
machine start the wash cycle.
oIf there is a power failure or the plug is pulled out of the
socket when a wash cycle is in progress. Once power has
been restored, the wash program will continue.
At the end of the wash cycle
oOnce the washing machine has completed its cycle, the READY
END light will come on. The LOCK DOOR light will remain on. A
key symbol will appear in the LCD display.
This also indicates that the door is locked.
oAfter two minutes the LOCK DOOR light will go out and the key
symbol will no longer appear on the LCD display. At this point it
is possible for you to open the door and take out the washload.
You should not attempt to open the door until
the LOCK DOOR light has gone out and the
symbol is no longer on the LCD display.
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Cancelling a wash program
9To stop a wash program once a wash cycle is in progress, press
the START/STOP button and keep it depressed until the READY
END light comes on.
oThe LOCK DOOR light will remain on. A key symbol will
appear in the LCD display.
oAfter two minutes the LOCK DOOR light will go out and the key
symbol will no longer appear on the LCD display. At this point it
is possible for you to open the door and take out the washload.
Before opening the porthole door, you MUST
select the DRAIN program. Otherwise there
may still be water in the drum when you
open the door.
Changing a wash program
oIf you have accidentally selected the wrong wash program, then
it is possible to change it to the correct one.
9Press the START/STOP button to pause the wash cycle.
9Turn the program selection knob to the wash program that you
wanted to select originally.
9Select any relevant program options using the four buttons
underneath the LED display.
9Press the START/STOP button.
Please note that this process must not be
used to cancel a wash program. You should
follow the “Cancelling a wash program”
section to do this.
oIf the program selection knob is turned mid wash cycle without
the “Changing a wash program” process being followed. Then
the originally selected wash program will continue and complete
as normal.
oThe LCD display will show the letter P and the number of the
wash program that you originally selected.
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Delay start feature
Your appliance has a delay start feature, which allows you to pause
the start of a wash cycle until a later time.
9Follow the process listed under “Selecting a wash program”
9After pressing the Start/Stop button, immediately press the
Start/Stop button again.
oThe LCD display will show 3:00 (indicating that the wash cycle
will start in three hours time).
oIf you hold down the Start/Stop button then the time delay will
increase in one hour intervals (4H, 5H, 6H etc.). The LCD will
continue to increase in one hour intervals until it reaches twenty
fours hours. The LCD display will then show 0.00.
oIf you continue to hold down the Start/Stop button at this point,
the time delay will return to 1.00 and will then increase in 30
minute intervals (1.30, 2.00, 2.30 etc.), until it reaches 3 hours.
It will then return to increasing in one hour intervals until it
reaches twenty fours hours. At this stage it will again return to
0.00 and no delay start will be set in the machine.
9Once the LCD display shows the delay interval that you require,
let go of the Start/Stop button. After a few moments the LCD
display will begin to flash and show the delay interval that you
have set.
9The machine should not be turned off at this stage as the delay
start will not be remembered by the machine when it is switched
back on.
9Once a delay start has been set, you cannot alter the delay
interval without cancelling it.
9To cancel the delay start feature, you should press and hold
down the Start/Stop button until the LOCK DOOR and READY
END lights come on. You will then be able to operate the
machine as normal.

Spin reduction button
Your washing machine will automatically select an appropriate spin
speed for each wash program. However it is possible to decrease
the spin speed that it automatically selects, by pressing the spin
reduction button.
9Turn the wash program selection knob to the wash program
that you want to use.
9Press the spin reduction button and keep it held down until
the LCD display shows the spin speed that you require.
oOn wash programs that will automatically select a 1200 rpm
spin speed, it is possible to reduce the spin speed from
1200rpm down to 100rpm.
oOn wash programs that will automatically select a 600 rpm
spin speed, it is possible to reduce the spin speed from 600
rpm down to 100rpm.
9If you continue to press the spin reduction button after
100rpm appears. Then will appear in the display.
This symbol means that the appliance will not spin and it will
move to the drain program after the rinses have completed.
9If you press the spin reduction button again, then will
appear in the LCD display. This means that the clothes will be
held in water, until you select a spin or drain program.
YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR OF
THE APPLIANCE.
oThis feature is useful if you are not going to be present when
the wash cycle completes, as it will lessen the chance of the
garments becoming creased.
Please note that if you suspend the clothes in
water, you must select a spin or drain program and
not just cancel the program. Otherwise you could
open the porthole door whilst there is still water
in the drum.
You should ensure that the garments you are
washing are suitable for suspending in water
before selecting this option. Garments should not
be suspended in water for a prolonged period.
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