Baumatic BWF1106SS User manual

BWF1106SS
Washing machine

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWF1106SS
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; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
DD 05/02/08
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications 7
Description of the appliance 8
Controlpanel 9
Programoptions 9
LCDdisplay 10
Wash program selection knob 10
Spin speed selection knob 10
Detergentdrawer 11
Preparing the wash cycle 12
Preparing your garments for washing 12
A selection of wash care symbols 13
Detergentsandconditioners 14
Wash program guidance 15
Wash program table 16 - 17
Selecting a wash program 18 - 19
Cancelling or pausing a wash program 19
Spin speed selection knob 20
Setting a program option 21
Settingadelaystart 22
Maintenance and cleaning 23
Indailyuse 23
Control panel and washer dryer cabinet 23
Detergentdrawer 23–24
The washing machine drum 24
Door 24
Error code failure system 25 – 26
Generaltroubleshooting 27
Poor wash results 28
Cleaning the drain pump filter 28 – 29
Installation 29
Unpacking the machine and removing the transit bolts 29 – 30
Positioning and levelling the appliance 31
Connecting to the mains water supply 32
Wateroutlet 33
Powersupply 34
Before first use maintenance wash 35
Contactdetails 36

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 authorised 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 90
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 damage 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
96kg wash load
91100 rpm maximum spin speed
9LCD display
9Electronic control
9Spin speed regulation via a control knob
9Remain time indicator
93 Option buttons: Easy iron
Extrarinse
Intensivewash
9Unbalance control system
9Suspend the clothes in water option
9Door safety lock
9Stainless steel drum
9Adjustable feet
9Error code failure system
Appliance dimensions
Height: 850 mm
Width: 590 mm
Depth: 550 mm
Energy efficiency
Energy rating (washing) A+
Washperformance A
Water extraction performance C

Description of the appliance
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Control panel
Wash program selection knob
This control knob allows you to select the wash program of your
choice.
Start/pause button
Once a wash program has been selected, this button should be
pressed to start the wash cycle. It can also be used to pause a wash
program once it’s in progress.
Program option button
This button needs to be pressed after a wash program has been
selected, but before the wash program has been started. If you
select a different wash cycle after pressing a program option, it
will need to be reselected.
Intensive wash: This function should be selected if you are washing
heavily soiled, stained clothes. It achieves a better level of wash
performance by extending the wash program that you have selected.
Easy iron: This function helps to prevent garments from creasing by
carrying out a program where the rotation of the drum will fluff out the
garments, after the spin cycle has completed. This should make the
garments easier to iron.
Extra rinse: This function increases the level of the final rinse for the
selected wash program. This should be selected if large loads are being
washed or the garments belong to somebody who has sensitive skin.
This option will increase the amount of water the appliance uses.
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LCD display
Wash program selection knob
Spin speed selection knob
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Detergent drawer
Pre wash section
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.
Main wash section
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.
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.
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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).
oYour washing should also be sorted out
according to the degree of soiling.
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.
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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 utilise 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.
NOTE: the KWh and litre consumptions and program durations may
vary depending on the type and amount of clothes being washed, your
mains water pressure, etc.
(*) Program for wash and energy consumption assessment, in
accordance with standard EN60456 (press intensive wash button).
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Wash program guidance
oA particular program option can only be selected if the program
table advises that it is possible with the wash cycle you have
selected.
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 feature.
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 feature, 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 LCD 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.

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NOTE: The kWh and litre consumptions and program durations may
vary, depending on the type and amount of clothes being washed,
your mains water pressure etc.
(*) Program for wash and energy consumption assessment, in
accordance with standard EN60456 (press intensive wash button).
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Selecting a wash program
9Load your laundry and put detergent in the relevant
compartment of the soap drawer.
9Close the porthole door firmly.
9Select the most appropriate wash program for the garments that
you are washing, by turning the program selector knob.
oThe LCD display will briefly flash the wash program number that
you have selected and then show the approximate time that it
will take the chosen wash cycle to complete.
9Select any program options by using the program option button
underneath the LCD display (for more information, please refer
to the “setting a program option” section).
oAny program option that you select, will affect the length of time
that the wash cycle will take to complete. The LCD display will
update to reflect this change.
9Press the Start/pause button.
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.
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oWhilst the wash program is in progress, the time remaining to
the end of the wash cycle will appear on the display.
oThe active phases will appear at the top of the display, as the
wash program progresses. The time remaining until the end of
the program will update throughout the wash cycle. Please note
that it does not count down in “real time”.
oAny program option can be selected once the wash cycle is
already in progress, providing that the stage in the wash cycle
that the option will effect has not already passed. (E.g. you
cannot select an intensive wash, once the machine has reached
the rinse stage of the wash cycle).
Cancelling or pausing a wash program
9To stop a wash program once a wash cycle is in progress, you
should turn the program selection knob.
oThe appliance will go onto PAUSE status and the wash program
will be cancelled.
oThe door will remain locked for two minutes before it is possible
to open the door and take out the garments.
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.
oIt is also possible to put the machine into PAUSE status by
pressing the Start/pause button whilst the wash cycle is in
progress. However this will not cancel the wash program, to
restart the wash cycle, you should press the Start/pause button
again.
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Spin speed selection knob
oTo allow your washing machine to automatically select the
highest spin speed for the wash program that you have selected,
you should turn the spin speed selection knob to 1100 rpm.
oIf you then choose a delicates or wool wash program, a more
gentle spin speed will be selected by the washing machine, even
if the spin speed selection knob is pointing to 1100 rpm.
oHowever it is possible to decrease the spin speed that it
automatically selects, by turning the spin speed selection knob.
9Turn the wash program selection knob to the wash program that
you want to use.
9Turn the spin speed selection knob to the speed that you wish
the washer dryer to spin at.
oThe appliance will override your selection, if you turn the knob to
a spin speed that is too high for the wash program that you have
selected.
oIf you turn the spin speed selection knob to 0, then the machine
will not spin at all and will drain the water from the drum.
oIf you turn the spin speed selection knob to “Anti-crease”, then
the clothes will be held in water, until you select a spin or drain
program.
oIMPORTANT: 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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