Baumatic BWM1417W User manual

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BWM1417W 60 cm 7
kg Washing Machine

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USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWM1417W
60 cm 7 kg
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.
GS 25/01/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications 7-8
Description of the appliance 8
Controlpanel 9-10
LCDdisplay 10-11
Detergent drawer 11 - 12
Preparing the wash cycle 12 - 16
Preparing your garments for washing 12
A selection of wash care symbols 13
Detergents and conditioners 13 – 14
Wash program table 14 – 16
Wash program guidance 16 - 17
Selecting a wash program 17 - 19
Endofcycle 17-18
Adding a garment 18
Manualsoaking 18
Delay start feature 18 - 19
Childlock 19
Poweroffmemory 19
Maintenance and cleaning 19 - 25
Indailyuse 19
Control panel and washing machine cabinet 20
Detergentdrawer 20
The washing machine drum 20 – 21
Door 21
Cleaning the drain pump filter 21
Cleaning the water inlet filter 22
Winterstorage 22
Removingstains 23
Stainremovalrules 23
Stain removal guide 23 - 24
Poorwashresults 25
Installation 26 – 32
Washing machine accessories 26
Removing the transit bolts 26 - 27
Locating your washing machine 27
Adjusting the height of the appliance 28
Connecting to the mains water supply 29
Connecting to the water outlet 30 - 31
Powersupply 32
Before first use maintenance wash 32
Error code failure system 33
General troubleshooting 34 – 35
Baumatic consumables 36
Technicaldata 37
Contact details 38

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Environmental note

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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 Advice Line.
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 the mains cable 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 self-clean cycle 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 wash
loads. 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 a child’s reach and in a safe
place.

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Specifications
o15 program options
o7 kg wash load
o1400 rpm maximum spin speed
oVariable spin speed
oLED display
oDigital countdown indicator
oDelay start
oWash temperature control
oAnti-crease function
oSafety lock
oFailure detection system
oImbalance control system
oOverflow protection
oFoam protection
o54 litre drum size
o300 mm porthole diameter
o180° door opening
oAdjustable feet
Appliance dimensions
Height: 855 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 565 mm

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Ratings
Energyefficiencyclass A
Wash performance class A
Water extraction performance class B
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your washing machine
will either be located on the right hand side of the cabinet or behind
the porthole door.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….
Description of the appliance

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Control panel
1) Program selection dial. This dial can be rotated to select the
appropriate wash program for your wash load.
2) Start/pause button. This button can be pressed
to start a wash program and again to temporarily
pause the cycle.
3) Extra function button. You can select either or both of
the extra wash functions, extra rinse or pre-wash, by
pressing this button.
4) Add garment button. When this button is pushed, the
wash program will pause to allow more clothes to be
added.

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5) Water level selection button. You can adjust the
water level for the washing and rinsing programs according
to the amount of laundry. Press the button repeatedly to
choose from the following options:
Tiny Æ Low Æ Mid Æ High
6) Water temperature selection button. This button can
be used to adjust the washing temperature. Press the button
repeatedly to select from the following options:
30°C Æ 40°C Æ 60°C Æ 95°C
7) Spin speed selection button. This button can be used
to adjust the spin speed of the cycle. Press the button
repeatedly to select from the following options:
No Spin
Æ 600rpm Æ 800/900rpm Æ 1000/1400rpm
8) Delay start button. This button is used to program a
delayed start to the cycle. See the “Delay start” section of
this manual.
LCD display
A) Water level display. These LEDs indicate the water level set
for the wash cycle.
B) Temperature display. These LEDs indicate the water
temperature set for the wash cycle.
C) Spin speed display. These LEDs indicate the spin speed set for
the wash cycle.
D) Extra rinse LED. This light will come on when an extra rinse is
set for a wash program.

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E) Pre-wash LED. This light will come on when a pre-wash is set
for a wash program.
F) Delay start light. This light will flash to indicate that a delayed
start has been programmed. The LED display will also show the
time left until the cycle begins.
G) Child locked light. This icon will light when the child lock
feature is activated. See the “Child lock” section of this manual.
H) Door locked light. This icon will light when the door is in the
locked state during a cycle. The door can only be opened after
the light has turned off.
I) Wash phase indicator. The relevant icon will light to show the
current phase of the wash program, from pre-wash, wash, rinse
and spin.
J) LED display. After a wash cycle begins, this display will show
the remaining time until the cycle ends. The display also shows
the time left before a delayed start when this function is set.
Detergent drawer
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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Pre wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it, if you are going
to select a pre-wash before the main wash cycle.
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.
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.

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A selection of wash care symbols
Washing
Boiling
temp
95°C
Normal
temp
60°C
Normal
temp
40°C
Do not
wash!
Bleachable
in cold
water
Do not
bleach! Wool seal
Dry
cleaning
Delicate
temp
30°C
Delicate
temp
40°C
Hand
wash
only
All
solvents
All but TRI
Benzine
only
Do not
clean!
Spin
dryer
Normal Low
High
Do not
dry!
Hang to
dry
Drip dry
Dry
flat
Ironing
110°C
150°C
200°C
Do not
iron!
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.
Detergents and conditioners
IMPORTANT: Only detergents suitable for use in washing
machines should be used.
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.

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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 and placed inside the drum. All instructions on
the detergent packaging should be followed.
Low temperatures
oThe enzymes in biological washing detergents work best at low
temperatures to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal
results, but not as low as 20°C.
oLiquid or gel detergents are particularly suitable for low
temperature washing as they dissolve easier and quicker than
powders or tablets.
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.
Wash program table
Cycle MAX
temperature
(°C)*
MAX spin
speed
(rpm)
MAX
wash
capacity
(kg)
Extra
rinse Pre- wash Default wash
time
Suggestions
for laundry
Cotton
95
1000/1400
7
Optional
Optional
1:37
Ordinary
clothes.
Quick wash 40 1000/1400 3.5 Optional No 0:28 Not so dirty
clothes.
Jeans
95
1000/1400
7
Optional
Optional
2:47
Comparatively
thick clothes.
Wool
40
800/900
2.5
Optional
No
0:58
Wool / fleece
clothes.
Synthetics
60 800/900 3.5 Optional Optional 1:11 Chemical fibre

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clothes.
Silk
30 600 2 Optional
No 0:42 Silk clothes.
Underwear
95
1000/1400
7
Optional
Optional
1:52
Children’s
underwear.
Colour
40 1000/1400 3.5 Optional Optional 1:07 Ordinary
children’s
wear.
Kids
wear
Heavy 60 1000/1400
3.5 Optional Yes 1:38 Comparatively dirty
children’s
wear.
Active enzyme 60 (Default) 1000/1400 3.5 Optional Yes 2:16 Comparatively
dirty clothes.
Self-clean 95 (Default) 600 / No No 1:12 None.
Wash 95 / 7 No No 0:32 Clothes that only need a
single wash.
Rinse + Spin / 1000/1400 / Yes No 0:21 Clothes that only need a
bleaching
wash.
Drain + Spin / 1000/1400 / No No 0:12 Clothes after
a hand wash.
Drain / / / No No 0:01 None.
* The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle
temperature.
Detergent box
Cycle Pre-wash
Main wash
Softener
Cotton If needed Yes If needed
Quick wash No Yes If needed
Jeans If needed Yes If needed
Wool No Yes If needed
Synthetics If needed Yes If needed
Silk No Yes If needed
Underwear If needed Yes If needed
Colour If needed Yes If needed
Kids wear
Heavy If needed Yes If needed
Active enzyme Yes Yes If needed
Self-clean No Yes If needed

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Wash If needed Yes No
Rinse + Spin No No If needed
Drain + Spin No No No
Drain No No No
Pre Wash:If the laundry is heavily soiled, the pre-wash option is
recommended. This option is available for cotton, jeans, synthetics,
kids wear and wash programs. You should place detergent in the pre-
wash compartment of the detergent drawer, as well as in the main
wash compartment.
Rinse+: Will introduce an additional rinse, which will help to remove
traces of detergent residue.
Active enzyme: This program makes optimum use of the active
enzyme of detergent powder by utilising a 40°C pre-wash followed by
a 60°C main wash. It is ideally suited to clothes that are hard to wash.
High temperature self-clean: This cycle is specially designed to
clean the drum and tube. It uses a 95°C high temperature sterilization
to make sure the wash cycles are more effective. When the proper
amount of chlorine bleaching agent is used, the cleaning effect will be
better. Use this cycle approximately once a month depending on
usage. No clothes should be added during this procedure.
Wash program guidance
oA wash 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 temperature for a
particular wash program. However it is possible to alter the
temperature by using the temperature selection button. All
temperatures will not be available on certain wash programs.
oThe washing machine automatically selects a spin speed for a
particular wash program. However it is possible to alter the spin
speed by using the spin button. All spin speeds will not be available
on certain wash cycles.
oImportant: You should make sure that the selected spin speed is
appropriate for the garments that you are washing.
oImportant: Before opening the door of the appliance, you MUST
spin the clothes and drain the water.
oThe active phases will appear at the top of the LED display, as the
wash program progresses.

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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 a wash cycle to complete.
Selecting a wash program
oPut the laundry into the drum and then close the door. The
maximum load size according to the “Wash program table” should
be observed.
oIn the detergent drawer, put detergent into the main wash and pre-
wash compartments.
oPut detergent into the pre wash compartment only if you want to
use the pre-wash option.
oSoftener should be poured into the middle compartment of the
detergent drawer; the level should be below the ‘MAX’ level.
oIf you want to use bleach, then you should put it into the main
wash compartment with your detergent.
oUse the wash program selection knob (1) to select the required
program which is most suitable for the clothes being washed.
oYou can use the temperature selection button (6) to adjust the
wash temperature.
oYou can use the spin speed selection button (7) to adjust the spin
speed.
oYou can use the water level selection button (5) to set the amount
of water according to the amount of laundry.
oYou can use the extra function button (3) to add a pre-wash or
extra rinse to a cycle.
oPress the start/pause button (2), the door will lock and after a few
seconds you will hear the machine start to fill with water.
End of cycle
oAt the end of a wash cycle, an acoustic signal will sound from the
machine.
oIMPORTANT: You should not attempt to open the porthole door
until the door lock light has gone out.

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oWhen the door lock light has gone out you can open the porthole
door and remove the laundry.
Adding a garment
oTo add an additional item of clothing, press the add garment
button (4). Wait until the machine stops and the door lock
releases.
oAdd the extra clothes and close the machine door. Press the
start/pause button (2) and the cycle will continue.
IMPORTANT: The washing machine does not respond to the add
garment function if it is in a high water level or high
temperature stage of the cycle.
Manual soaking
oSet the desired washing program as outlined in the above
section.
oPress the start/pause button (2) and after 10 minutes, press it
again. This will pause the program after water has been
introduced into the tub.
oYou can leave the machine, with the clothes soaking in the water
for however long you desire. When this time has elapsed, just
press the start/pause button again (2) and the cycle will
continue.
Delay start feature
Your appliance has a delay start feature, which allows you to delay the
start of a wash cycle until a later time.
oPut the laundry into the drum and close the door.
oPut the detergent into the main wash compartment and prewash
compartment in the detergent drawer. Softener should be below
the ‘MAX’ level. Only put detergent into the prewash
compartment if you want to add a prewash to your cycle.
oWhen you want to use bleach put this in the main wash
compartment with the detergent.
oYou can select a program using the wash program selection dial
(1) and you can also alter the temperature (6), spin speed (7),
water level (5) and add an extra function by pressing the
relevant buttons.

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oPress the delay start button (8) repeatedly to select the required
delay time, as shown on the LED display.
oPress the start/pause button (2). The time delay LED should
light.
oAfter the set delay time has elapsed, the machine will begin
automatically.
Child lock
Your appliance has a child lock option, if this is set, it will mean that
nobody can affect the operation of the wash program once it has
started.
oWhen the machine is in use, press the delay start button (8) and
the spin speed selection button (7) simultaneously for about 3
seconds. The child locked icon will light to show the feature has
been activated.
oFollow the same procedure to release the child lock.
Power off memory
oIf the power supply to the machine is cut off while it is in the
middle of a cycle, you do not need to do anything.
oThe machine will continue the wash cycle when the power supply
returns.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT open the door by force when the power is
off. If you need to open the door as a matter of urgency, please
contact the Customer Care Advice Line.
Maintenance and cleaning
In daily use
oOnce a wash cycle has completed, you should pull out the
detergent drawer slightly, so it can dry out.
oLeave the porthole door ajar for a short while after a wash cycle
has completed. This should help to prevent stagnant smells and
to protect the door seal.
oClose the water tap.
oWe suggest that you disconnect the appliance from your mains
supply, when it is not in use.

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Control panel and washing machine cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on
either the control panel or operating parts.
oWipe over the control panel and the external surface of the
machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water.
oIf you ever spill any liquid detergent or conditioner from the
detergent drawer onto the washing machine cabinet, then these
should be cleaned up immediately as they could be corrosive.
Detergent drawer
Occasionally the detergent drawer should be cleaned, to remove any
detergent residue that has built up.
oPull the detergent drawer out as far as it
will go, press down the catch in the
middle section of the drawer (1) and then
pull the drawer out (2).
oWash the detergent drawer in warm,
soapy water (3). For ease of cleaning,
you can remove the upper part of the
fabric softener compartment.
oDetergent can also accumulate inside the
detergent drawer recess, so you should
also clean this out using a brush
oOnce you have finished cleaning the detergent drawer and
recess, you should slide the drawer back into its original
position.
The washing machine drum
The drum of your washing machine is constructed from stainless steel.
However if there are objects that can rust placed inside the drum, then
it is possible for the drum to become stained.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a descaling agent, iron/steel wool or
scouring agents to clean the drum of your appliance.