Baumatic BWMI1206 User manual

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BWMI1206 /
BWMI1407
Fully integrated
washing machine

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWMI1206
BWMI1407
Fully integrated
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.
GS 08/03/11
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 - 6
Specifications 7–8
Product and aperture dimensions 7
Product specifications 7 – 8
Baumatic consumables 8
Control panel 9 - 13
Detergent drawer 12 - 13
Preparing the wash cycle 13 - 19
Preparing your garments for washing 13 - 14
A selection of wash care symbols 14
Detergents and conditioners 15
Program table 16 - 17
Program description 17 – 19
Wash program guidance 19
Selecting a wash program 19 - 23
Cancelling or pausing a wash program 20
Delay start feature 20 – 21
Saving energy when using your washing machine 21
Automatic consumption reduction 21
Removingstains 22
Stain removal rules 22
Stain removal guide 22 - 23
Maintenance and cleaning 24 - 26
Indailyuse 24
Control panel and washing machine cabinet 24
Detergent drawer 24 - 25
The washing machine drum 25
Door 25
90 degree maintenance wash 25
Long periods of not in use 26
General troubleshooting 26 - 27
Poorwashresults 28
Installation 29 - 36
Unpacking and removing the transit bolts 29 - 30
Positioning and levelling the appliance 30 – 31
Fitting the décor door 31 - 33
Connecting to the mains water supply 33
Wateroutlet 34
Powersupply 35
Before first use maintenance wash 35 – 36
Contactdetails 37

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 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 switched 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°C 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 switched 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
place.

Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Height: 820 mm 825 mm
Width: 596 mm 600 mm
Depth: 541 mm 570 mm
Product specifications
BWMI1206 BWMI1407
oLoad capacity: 6 kg 7 kg
oMaximum spin speed: 1200 rpm 1400 rpm
oDrum size: 46 litres 56 litres
o15 wash programs
o3 option buttons: Stain Remover, Extra Rinse and Anti-Crease
oVariable spin speed with no spin option
oPorthole diameter: 30 mm
o180° door opening
oLED display
oDigital countdown indicator
oDelay start
oSeparate temperature control option
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oAutomatic consumption reduction
oSelf-adjusting water level to load
oImbalance control system
oOverflow protection
oFoam protection
oSafety lock
oFuzzy logic
oAdjustable feet
Energy efficiency:
Energyrating A+
Washperformance A
Water extraction performance class B (BWMI1206)
A (BWMI1407)
Baumatic Consumables
oBC002 Washing Machine and Dishwasher Descaler (200g)
oBC006 Washing Bag (40 x 60 cm)
To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244
and quote the product code. You can also order online from
eshop.baumatic.co.uk

Control panel
A) Detergent drawer
B) Cycle progress indicator
C) Start / pause button
D) Delay start button
E) Stain remover button
F) Extra rinse button
G) Anti-crease button
H) Spin speed control knob
I) Wash temperature control knob
J) Door open button
K) Program selection knob
Cycle progress indicator
This display shows the time remaining for a set wash program. The
icons indicate the following remaining times:
Start light: Remaining time above 60 minutes
60 light: Remaining time less than 60 minutes
30 light: Remaining time less than 30 minutes
15 light: Remaining time less than 15 minutes
Stop light: End of the program.
The display also shows the set delayed start time of 3, 6 or 9 hours.
The stop light will flash while a program is being set until the
program has started or the program selection knob is returned to
the “OFF” position.
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Start / pause button
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This button should be used to start the chosen wash
program. When the button is pressed, the appliance will begin the
cycle within a few seconds. You can also press this button to pause
a wash cycle in progress and continue after. When a program is
selected, wait for the STOP light to flash before pressing the
Start / Pause button.
Delay start button
This button can be used to program a delay start of 3, 6 or 9
hours. See the section “Delay start feature” for instructions.
Stain remover button
This option is useful for heavily soiled loads and can be
used only on some programs.
Extra rinse button
This button will program the machine to add an additional
rinse to the cycle. This function is ideal for people with sensitive
skin as it removes more of the detergent from washing. It is
advisable to use this function for very dirty loads where extra
detergent has been used. This option can be used only on some
programs.
Anti-crease button
Use this button to select the anti-crease function. This will
minimise creases in mixed fabrics, delicate fabrics and woollens and
silk. It works in the following ways:
Fabric
(according to
program
selected)
Process
Mixed fabrics The water is gradually cooled throughout the final
2 rinses with no spinning and then a delicate spin
assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics.
Delicate fabrics The final 2 rinses are carried out with no spinning
and then the fabrics are left in water until it is
time to unload. When you are ready to unload,
press the anti-crease button (G) to drain.
Woollens / silk After the final rinse the fabrics are left in water
until it is time to unload. When you are ready to
unload, press the anti-crease button (G) to drain
and spin.

Spin speed control knob
BWMI1206 BWMI1407
The spin cycle is important to remove as much water as possible
from the laundry without damaging the fabrics. You can adjust the
spin speed of the machine to reduce the maximum speed. The
machine is fitted with an imbalance control system to cancel the
spin cycle if the load is unbalanced. This reduces the noise and
vibration in the machine.
You can rotate the dial to this symbol to select “No Spin”.
Wash temperature control knob
This control knob enables you to
reduce, but not increase, the
washing cycle temperature. Please
refer to the program table for
information on the maximum
temperature advised for each wash
cycle.
Door open button
A safety device prevents the door from being opened
immediately after the end of the cycle. You should wait for 2
minutes after the program has finished and ensure the door
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security light on the cycle progress indicator has gone out before
opening the door. If the door is not closed, the indicator will
continue to flash.
Wash program selection knob
This control knob allows you to
select the wash program of your
choice. You can rotate the knob in
both directions.
Detergent drawer
Pre wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it, 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.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Only liquid products should be used in the
conditioner compartment. The machine is programmed to
automatically take up additives during the final rinse stage for
all wash cycles.
oIf liquid detergents are used,
insert the special container
supplied into the compartment
labelled “II”.
oThis ensures that the liquid
detergent enters the drum at
the right stage of the wash
cycle.
oSome detergents are difficult to utilise so
an in drum dispenser should be used if
recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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Program table Detergent
drawer Program Laundry Control
knob
position
MAX
weight
(kg)
Temperature
(°C)
Resistant
fabrics
(cotton,
linen)
Whites
with
prewash
90 + Pre 7
BWMI1407
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BWMI1206
Up to 90 Yes Yes Yes
Fast
coloureds 60 7 BWMI1407
6
BWMI1206
Up to 60 Yes Yes No
Fast
coloureds 40 7 BWMI1407
6
BWMI1206
Up to 40 Yes Yes No
Cotton,
mixed
Non-fast
coloureds 30 7 BWMI1407
6
BWMI1206
Up to 30 Yes Yes No
Mixed
fabrics and
synthetics
(mixed,
resistant)
Fast
coloureds 60 3.5 BWMI1407
3
BWMI1206
Up to 60 Yes Yes No
Fast
coloureds 50 3.5 BWMI1407
3
BWMI1206
Up to 50 Yes Yes NoSynthetics
(nylon,
perlon,
mixed
cotton) Non-fast
coloureds 40 3.5 BWMI1407
3
BWMI1206
Up to 40 Yes Yes No
Delicates 40 2 Up to 40 Yes Yes No
Machine
washable
woollens 40
1.5 Up to 40 Yes Yes No
Very
delicate
fabrics Silk,
hand-
wash 30
1 Up to 30 Yes Yes No
Rinse - - No Yes NoSpecials
Spin - - No No No
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Drain - - No No No
“Chef”
intense
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BWMI1407
6
BWMI1206
Up to 40 Yes Yes No
Rapid 30
minute 2 Up to 30 Yes Yes No
Program description
oThe cotton program is designed for maximum washing and
rinsing efficiency. With spin cycles in between, the program
guarantees the laundry is rinsed thoroughly. The final spin cycle
ensures laundry is spun dry as much as possible up to the
maximum speed.
oThe 90+Pre cotton program automatically includes a pre-wash.
oThe main wash and rinse gives the best results due to the
rotation rhythms of the drum and the water levels.
oA gentle spin ensures the fabrics become less creased.
oThis cycle alternates washing and soaking and is recommended
for very delicate fabrics.
oThe wash cycle and rinses are carried out with high water levels
to ensure best results.
oThis cycle enables you to thoroughly wash woollen garments
without damaging them.
oThe cycle consists of alternate periods of activity and pauses.
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oThis program allows a complete washing cycle for garments
specified as “Hand-wash only” and laundry items made from silk
on the fabric label.
oThis cycle has a maximum temperature of 30°C and concludes
with 3 final rinses and no final spin.
oThis program carries out 3 rinses with an intermediate spin
which can be reduced or excluded using the spin speed control
knob (H).
oThe cycle can be used for rinsing any type of fabric or after
hand-washing. This program can also be used as a bleaching
cycle.
oThe spin program carries out a maximum spin which can be
reduced using the spin speed control knob (H).
oThis program drains out the water.
oThis program enables you to wash together different types of
fabrics e.g. cotton and synthetic fast coloureds.
oThe cycle washes with considerable energy saving by using a
temperature of 40°C and alternating spin action with soaking
phases.
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oThe 30 minute rapid program allows a complete washing cycle to
be carried out in approximately 30 minutes with a temperature
of 30°C.
oWhen using this cycle it is recommended to use only 20% of the
recommended quantities shown on the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions.
Wash program guidance
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 remaining 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.
Selecting a wash program
oLoad your laundry and put detergent in the relevant
compartment of the soap drawer.
oClose the porthole door firmly.
oSelect the most appropriate wash program for the garments that
you are washing, by turning the program selection knob (K).
oSelect any program options by using the stain remover button
(E), extra rinse button (F) or anti-crease button (G).
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oAny program option that you select, will affect the length of time
that the wash cycle will take to complete.

oAlter the spin speed, if required, using the spin speed control
knob (H) or change the wash temperature by using the wash
temperature control knob (I).
oPress the Start / Pause button (C).
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.
oWhilst the wash program is in progress, the time remaining to
the end of the wash cycle will appear on the display.
Cancelling or pausing a wash program
oTo stop a wash program once a wash cycle is in progress, you
should press and hold the Start / Pause button (C) for about 2
seconds.
oTo cancel the program, turn the program selection knob (K) to
the OFF position.
oIf you wish to add or remove items the door will remain locked
for two minutes before it is possible to open the door.
oClose the door and press the Start / Pause button (C) to
continue the wash cycle.
Before opening the porthole door, you MUST
drain the appliance; otherwise there may still
be water in the drum when you open the
door.
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. You can delay the start
time by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
oFollow the process listed under “Selecting a wash program”.
oBefore pressing the Start / Pause button (C), you should select
the length of time that you want to delay the wash program for
by pressing the delay start button (D). The relevant LED will
light on the display to show the set delay time.
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