Tricity Bendix CAW 800 User manual

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Operating and Installation Instructions
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CAW 800

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CONTENTS
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Warnings
Installation .
Unpacking
Positioning
Water inlet
Water drainage
Levelling :
Electrical connection
Getting to know your machine
Contro! panel
Symbols
Hints on washing .
Detergents
Wash care symbols
Programme charts
Using your machine
Maintenance
Bodywork .
Detergent dispenser drawer .
Drain filter
Water inlet filters .
Something not working?
Guarantee conditions .
Service Centres
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
WATER PRESSURE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
LOAD
SPIN SPEED
Height
Width
Depth
Minimum (hot)
Minimum (cold)
Maximum
Cotton, linen
Synthetics, delicate fabrics
Wool
Maximum
85 cm (33.5”)
60 cm (23.6”)
52 cm (20.4”)
220-240 V/ 50 Hz
2600 W (13 A)
5 psi
7 psi
110 psi
10 Ibs. (4.5 kg)
4.5 Ibs. (2 kg)
2.2 Ibs. (1 kg)
800 rom
This
appliance
complies
with
E.E.C.
directive
No.
87/308
of
2.6.87
relative
to
radio
interference
suppression.

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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
m@
This
appliance
should
not
be
installed
in
a
bathroom
or
shower
room.
W
This
appliance
is
heavy.
Care
should
be
taken
when
moving
it.
H 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 ap-
pliance
should
be
carried
out
by
a
qualified
plumber or competent person.
@ Any electrical work required to install this ap-
pliance should be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian or competent person.
@ Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its
electrical supply cable.
W@ 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.
m@ Only wash fabrics which are designed to be ma-
chine 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.
In particular you should make sure that the gas
lighters (disposable or reusable) have not been left
in any garments.
™ 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.
m 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.
m
As
some
duvets
and
eiderdowns
should
be
washed
in
large
commercial
machines
because
of
their
bulk,
please
check
with
the
manufacturer
of
the
item
before
washing
in
a
domestic
machine,
even
if
the
dry
weight
of
the
item
is
within
the
limit
advised.
SERVICE/REPAIR
m@
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.
m
This
product
should
be
serviced
by
an
authorised
Tricity
Bendix
Service
Centre
only,
and
only
gen-
uine
Tricity
Bendix
spare
parts
should
be
used.
GENERAL SAFETY
™ |t is dangerous to modify the specifications of this
appliance in any way.
m™ This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the
controls or play with the product.
m 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.

INSTALLATION
Unpacking
All
transit
bolts
and
packing
must
be
removed
before
using
the
machine.
You
are
advised
to
keep
all
packing
for
re-use
in
case
you
move
house
and
the
machine
has
to
be
trans-
ported
again.
Proceed as follows:
Using a spanner remove
the screw on the right at
the rear of the machine.
Carefully lay the machine
on its back making sure
that the hoses are not
squashed.
Place one of the poly-
styrene angle packings
between the machine and
the floor.
Remove the polystyrene block from underneath the
machine.
Disengage the two polythene bags by removing the
adhesive tape.
First, slip the right hand bag (1) out and then the left
one (2), pulling them towards the centre of the ma-
chine.
Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine up-
right and remove the re-
maining two screws on
the back.
Remove the three plastic
pins from the holes
where the screws were
previously fitted.
Plug the holes with the
plugs which you can find
on the back of the ma-
chine.
Positioning
Position the machine on a firm level surface. Rein-
force
wooden
floors
with
a
solid
wood
panel
(5
cm
thick)
or
at
least
two
boards.
The
supporting
panel
must
protrude
a
few
centimetres
beyond
the
edge
of
the machine.
The
machine
must
not
touch
the
wall
or
other
furni-
ture.
It
is
assumed
that
the
tap,
drainage
point
and
socket
are
within
easy
reach
of
the
machine
hoses
and
power
supply
cable.
If
not,
you
are
advised
to
call
your
fitter
in
order
to
move
the
tap
and/or
drainage
point
and/or
socket.
Water inlet
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour
coded: blue for cold, red for hot. If only a cold water
supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold
water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Fit
the rubber seal and connect the water inlet hoses to a
tap with a %” gas thread spout.
The end of the inlet hoses connected to the machine
can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the
fitting, rotate the hoses and retighten.
Although the machine is provided with its own aerator,
your local water board may require the machine to be
connected to a ventilated tap.
lf you know that the mains water supply pressure is
often very high, fit a %” 23x4x4 mm reducer at the
joint between the water inlet hoses and the washing
machine.
The inlet hoses must not be extended. If they are too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, replace
them completely with longer high pressure hoses spe-
cifically designed to solve problems of this type.

Water drainage
The end of the drain hose
can be positioned in three
ways:
Over the edge of a
basin: in this case you
must ensure that the
hose cannot move when
the water is drained. Se-
cure it to the wall with a
hook, for example, or to
the tap by means of a piece of string.
In a basin drainpipe branch: the branch must be
above the basin siphon so that the end of the hose is
at least 60 cm from ground level.
Directly in a drainpipe: you are advised to use a
vertical 65 cm high pipe; in any case it should never
be shorter than 60 cm or longer than 90 cm.
The end part of the drain hose must always be venti-
lated, i.e. the internal diameter of the pipe must be
wider than the external diameter of the drain hose.
The drain hose can be extended up to a maximum
length of 180 cm. Use an extension with an internal
diameter at least equal to the diameter of the original
hose and a suitable fitting. The hose extension will run
along the floor and only the part near the drainage
point will be raised.
Level the washing ma-
chine by raising or lowe-
ring the feet.
The feet may be tight to
adjust as they incorpo-
rate a self locking nut,
but the machine MUST
be level.
Any adjustement can be
made by hand or with
the spanner. Accurate
levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement
of the machine during operation.
Electrical connection
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug fitted to the appliance is not suitable for
your socket outlet, it must be cut off, and the appropri-
ate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug
should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of
shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp
socket in another part of your home.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance 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 of your appliance may not correspond with
the markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the ter-
minal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E»,
or the earth symbol =, or coloured 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.
The ptug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
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.

GETTING
TO
KNOW
YOUR
MACHINE
The control panel
Be at
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TRICITY BENDIX
AUTOWASHER 800
1 Detergent dispenser drawer 3 Programme selector knob
2 HALF LOAD push-button 4 Mains on light
HALF Select this button to reduce water consump- 0 With the programme selector knob you
LOAD
_
tion
on
the
rinse
cycle
when
washing
a
smaller
choose
the
desired
washing
programme.
load of cottons or linens (maximum load size = Press the knob and turn it clockwise.
2.25 kg). To start a programme, pull the knob outwards.
To switch the machine off, depress the knob.
MAINS This light comes on when the machine starts
ON working.
Detergent
dispenser
drawer
Symbols
L Pre-wash: left compartment in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Wash: central compartment of the detergent
dispenser drawer.
tergent dispenser drawer.
[14
& Fabric softener - right compartment of the de-
©
IWS-programme for washing wool, for gar-
ments in pure new wool with machine-
washable label.

Hints on washing
You
are
advised
not
to
leave
your
laundry
too
long,
especially
when
damp.
Damp
laundry
produces
mould
and
unpleasant
smells.
Mould stains cannot be removed.
Sort your laundry.
Study
carefully
the
chart
in
this
booklet
explaining
the
symbols
used
on
clothes
labels.
The
following
points
are
particularly
important:
@
a
line
under
the
bowl
means
that
the
garment
cannot
be
washed
using
programmes
for
resistant
fabrics
such
as
cotton
and
linen;
@ do not mix coloured garments with whites;
™@ anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should
be treated as synthetics;
@
non-resistant
fabrics
like
acrylic
and
most
curtain
materials
should
be
treated
as
delicate
fabrics;
™@ the wool programme is designed specifically for
pure
new
wool.
Other
types
of
wool
and
wool
mix-
tures may shrink or felt if machine-washed.
Woollen garments should be spun briefly immedi-
ately after washing.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash is not normally necessary. Your new wash-
ing machine combined with modern detergents will
give perfect washing results without pre-wash, thus
saving energy, time, water and detergent.
However, when the laundry is particularly dirty (for
example if you have to wash mechanics’ overalls or
butchers’ aprons), you are advised to use prewash
with a biological detergent.
Temperatures
We suggest that white cotton and linen, if it is not
excessively soiled, can be washed at 60° instead of
95°. There should be no reduction in performance, but
there will be an energy saving of approximately 30%.
The same applies to a lesser extent to fast coloured
garments.
They usually require a temperature of 60° but if they
are not excessively dirty, you will have satisfactory
results at 40°.
Garments with non-fast colours should not be washed
at temperatures above 40°. If fast and nonfast colours
are washed together, they should be treated as non-
fast colours and therefore the temperature should not
exceed 40°.
Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally
be washed at 60° but also in this case 40° is sufficient
if the laundry is not excessively dirty.
Delicate
synthetics,
synthetics
with
non-fast
colours
and
woollen
garments
must
never
be
washed
above
40°.
If
only
one
of
the
labels
specifies
30°,
this
tem-
perature
must
be
selected
for
the
whole
wash.
In
most
cases
these
garments
can
withstand
40°
but
Tricity
Bendix
cannot
be
held
responsible
for
any
damage
caused
by
washing
at
temperatures
higher
than
those
specified.
In
the
programmes
for
delicate
fabrics
and
wool
there
is
a
safety
device
in
case
a
temperature
higher
than
40°
is
selected
by
mistake.
How much laundry can be washed in one
load?
For cotton and linen items as well as for synthetics
and
wool
refer
to
the
quantities
indicated
on
the
pro-
gramme charts.
Strictly
speaking
you
should
always
weigh
your
laun-
dry.
As weighing can be complicated, we suggest you
estimate the weight according to how full the drum is:
cotton and linen: drum full but not too tightly packed
resistant synthetics: no more than 2/s of the drum
delicate fabrics and wool: no more than % of the
drum.
Before placing the laundry in the machine:
mend all tears, holes and ladders;
secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips;
do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before
washing;
remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins,
clips and similar objects can seriously damage your
washing machine and laundry;
remove curtain hooks;
wash coloured garments and in particular those with
non-fast colours separately when washing for the first
time. They are likely to lose colour the first time they
are washed.
treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint,
ink etc. with a stain remover before washing.
To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile
substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should
wait for it to dry completely before washing.
Tricity Bendix is not responsible for any damage deriv-
ing from the use of volatile, inflammable or toxic sub-
stances.

Detergents and additives
Good
washing
results
also
depend
on
the
choice
of
detergent
and
use
of
the
correct
quantities
to
avoid
waste
and
protect
the
environment.
Although
biodegradable,
detergents
contain
sub-
stances
which
in
large
quantities
can
damage
the
delicate
ecological
balance
of
nature.
Always
use
good
quality
detergents
suitable
for
use
in
washing
machines.
Follow
the
indications
given
by
the
detergent
manu-
facturer
according
to
the
weight
of
laundry,
the
degree
of
soil
and
the
hardness
of
the
water
in
your
area;
if
you
do
not
know
how
hard
it
is,
ask
your
local
Water
Authority.
The lime present in the water will in the long run cause
fabrics to go grey and felt, especially at high tempera-
tures.
Detergents contain substances which absorb the lime
and therefore you should increase the doses if your
water is hard. You can, however, use less detergent
and compensate for the difference by using a specific
water softening product.
Powder detergents
The washing powder should be placed in the appropri-
ate compartments of the dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
Special detergents are available for coloured and deli-
cate fabrics and for wool.
«Concentrated»
powder
detergents
Measure
out
the
concentrated
powder
detergent
di-
rectly
into
the
machine
drum,
before
loading
the
laun-
dry.
The
washing
machine
incorporates
a
recirculation
system
which
allows
an
optimal
use
of
the
concen-
trated
detergent.
Avoid
selecting
programmes
including
prewash
when
concentrated
detergents
are
used.
Avoid
use
of
the
proportioners
supplied
with
the
detergents
into
the
internal
drum.
Liquid detergents
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle compart-
ment of the dispenser drawer as long as you start the
machine up straight away without prewash.
Liquid additives
lt may be advisable to use a liquid fabric softener
when you are going to dry synthetic garments in the
tumble dryer for example.
This prevents the fabrics becoming charged with
static electricity.

Wash code symbols
These
symbols
appear
on
fabric
labels,
in
order
to
help
you
choose
the
best
way
to
treat
your
laundry.
Strong wash
Max. wash
temperature
an
L_] 95°C
Delicate
wash
Max. wash
temperature
Max. wash
temperature
60°C 40°C
Bleach in cold water
Hot iron
max 200°C
O
Dry cleaning
Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Warm iron
max 150°C
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R111&R113
On the line
On clothes
Max. wash
temperature
30°C
Do not bleach
Lukewarm iron
max 110°C
Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol,
and R113
C) high
Kf} temperature
oF
Nee temperature
hanger
Tumble dry
Do not iron
(0
Do not
dry clean
a
Do not
tumble dry

Programmes
for
cotton
and
linen
Recommended
load:
max.
4.5
kg
(10
Ib)
COMPARTMENTS
DEGREE
|
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMMES
OF
SOIL
TO
USE
(&
if
DIAL
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
required)
PREWASH ZA Prewash
i.
oa
1
Wash
at
95°C
7 Rinses
BOILWASH [=— | Spin
ZY Wash at 95°C
BOILWASH
Normal
2
Rinses
[_—-— | Spin
JhES Wash at 60°C
HOT WASH Normal 3 Rinses
[_—— | Spin
7 4 Wash at 40°C
WARM WASH Normal 4 Rinses
[-— | Spin
SPIN 800 5 Long spin at 800 rpm
Water filling: 40°/50° programmes: cold water filling
60° programmes: hot and cold filling
95° programmes: hot water filling only
10