Tricity Bendix BA 450 User manual

TRICITY BENPIX
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Operating and Installation Instructions
Model No.
BA 450

Important information
YOU MUST READ THE WHOLE OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE YOU USE THE APPLIANCE. FOLLOW
THE ADVICE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THE BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF YOU SELL OR GIVE AWAY THE APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE
THAT THE BOOK IS PASSED TO THE NEW OWNER.
WARNINGS
• THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTEREST OF OVERALL SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS
INSTALLED OR USED.
INSTALLATION
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• All packaging and transit bolts must be removed
before the appliance is used. Serious damage may
occur if this is not done.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
• Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its
electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet to ensure that air can
circulate freely.
USAGE
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
after use.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer of the
fabric.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp
objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws or
stones can cause extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated
with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning fluids have
been used, make sure that they are thoroughly removed
from the fabric before it is placed in the appliance.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
conditioner.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
• Before you open the door of the machine check that
the water has drained. Do not open the door if you can
still see water.
SERVICE/REPAIR
• You should not attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced or
unqualified persons may cause injury and/or more
serious faults to the machine.
• This product should be serviced by an authorised
Tricity Bendix Service Centre only, ans only genuine
Tricity Bendix spare parts should be used.
GENERAL SAFETY
• It is dangerous to modify the specifications of this
appliance in any way.
• This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or
play with the product.
• Pets and small children may climb into washing
machines. Check your appliance each time before use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during washing
cycle. Keep children away from the appliance while it
is in use.
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Index
Warnings . Page 1
Specifications . Page 3
Diagram of machine and control panel Page 4
Installation . Page 5-8
Electrical connection . Page 9
Using your machine . Page 10
Hints for successful washing . Page 11
Programme guide . Page 12-13
Use of detergent & fabric conditioner.... Page 14
Maintenance . Page 15-16
Servicing . Page 17
Door reversal & building under . Page 18
Service Centre Network . Page 19

Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Height
82 cm
32.3”
Width 60 cm 23.6”
Depth
54 cm
21.2”
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Voltage 220/240V - 50 Hz
Maximum power absorbed 2550 W
WATER PRESSURE
Minimum 5 psi (hot) 7 psi (cold)
Maximum 110 psi
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD
(dry weight)
Cottons/linens 4.5 kg 10 lb
Synthetics/delicates 2 kg 4.5 lb
Wool 1 kg 2.2 lb
SPIN SPEED
Fast spin 1200 rpm
Slow spin 850 rpm
RADIO INTERFERENCE
This appliance conforms to EEC Directive Number
87/308, of 2/6/87, regarding the suppression of radio
interference.
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Your machine
1) WASHING POWDER DISPENSER DRAWER 6) WATER INLET HOSES
2) CONTROL PANEL 7) MAINS LEAD WITH PLUG
3) DOOR CATCH 8) DRAIN HOSE
4) DRAIN FILTER 9) TRANSPORT SAFETY SCREWS
5) ADJUSTABLE FEET
THE CONTROL PANEL
1) PROGRAMME CHART
2) MAINS ON LIGHT
3) ON/OFF BUTTON
4) QUICKWASH BUTTON
5) HALF LOAD BUTTON
6) RINSE HOLD BUTTON
7) PROGRAMME CONTROL DIAL

Installation
Before installing or using the machine unpack it as
follows:
NOTE: You should keep all the internal packing for use
if the machine has to be transported again.
1 . Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear
right screw.
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3. Remove the polystyrene base and take off the
bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.
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4. Carefully remove the right polythene bag.
2. Lay the machine on its back, making sure that the
hoses are not squashed.
5. Carefully remove the central and left polythene bags.
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6. R e-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied
with the booklet and the previously removed screw.
7. S et the machine upright and unscrew the two
remaining rear screws.
9.1 T he appliance should be permanently connected
to the water supply and the drainage system. However,
if this is not possible, it may be attached to suitable taps,
and the drain hose discharged into a sink.
9.2 I f only a cold water supply is available connect the
two hoses to the tap with a «Y» connection piece.
9.3 T he appliance must have a separate cold water
supply, and must not be connected to a mixer tap, a
single outlet water heater or a booster pump.
9.4 I f the appliance is not being connected direct to the
rising main, there must be a minimum distance of
5.02 m/16.5 ft between the bottom of the cold water
storage tank and the appliance inlet.
9.5 I n order for there to be sufficient pressure for the
hot water supply from the hot water cylinder, there must
be a minimum height of 2.74 m/9 ft between the bottom
of the cold water storage tank and the appliance inlet
{not between the appliance and the hot water cylinder).
9.6 T he appliance has 2 inlet valves (one for hot, one
for cold) with 3/4” BSP connectors.
9.7 T he inlets on the back of the machine are colour
coded blue (for the cold water supply) and red (for the
hot water supply).
8. P lug the 3 holes with the 3 plastic stoppers (from
the back of the machine).
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10 . Fit the hose, plus the rubber sealing washer
(supplied with the machine) to the water supply.
11 . Loosen the ring nut and position the inlet hose.
Then tighten the ring nut fully to prevent leaks.
12.1 H ook the end of the drain hose into a standpipe
provided for the purpose.
12.2 T he standpipe must have an internal diameter of
at least 30 mm/1.5”, so that there is an air gap between
the drain hose and the standpipe. It must be designed
in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be
covered with water.
12.3 I f the machine is being drained into a sink, make
sure that the sink is empty and that the plughole is not
blocked.
12.4 W hether the machine is being discharged into a
sink or a standpipe the top of the curve at the hose’s
end must be no more than 90 cm/34.4” and no less
than 60 cm/23.6” above floor level.
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13.1 The machine must be absolutely level in order to
prevent noise, vibration and displacement of the
appliance during operation.
13.2 Some vibration is inevitable, especially on a
wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly
susceptible. Place the machine on a solid floor wherever
possible.
13.3 L evel the machine by raising or lowering the
adjustable feet. Then secure the feet by tightening the
ring nuts.
13.4 I f the floor is covered with deep-pile carpet, or with
crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base
under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or
displacement. This base should protrude a few
centimetres beyond the edges of the machine.
Please note that the appliance, when installed, should
be easily accessible to a Service Engineer in the event
of a Service Call.
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Electrical connection
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this
safety measure not be observed.
1. If the plug fitted to the appliance is not suitable for
your socket outlet, it must be cut off, and the appropriate
plug fitted.
You should dispose of the cut-off plug, in order to
prevent the hazard of electric shocks if it should be
plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your
home.
2. IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the
mains lead may not correspond with the markings
identifying the terminals in your plug. Fit the plug as
follows:
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E»,
or the earth symbol , or coloured green or green
and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N», or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «L», or coloured red.
3.1 There is a fuse incorporated into the moulded plug.
When necessary this should be replaced by a 13 Amp
BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved fuses should be
used.
3.2 The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced if the fuse
is changed. The correct fuse cover/carrier is the one
shown by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
3.3 The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier
is lost. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained
from a Tricity Bendix Service Centre. There is a list of
these at the end of this instruction book.
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