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Washing Machine for the first time. It also contains valuable Troubleshooting tips so that you can solve faults without having to call for a service engineer. Instruction Manual for your Baumatic BFW1400W/ BFW1400SL FULLY ELECTRONIC...
CONTENTS Important Safety Information……..…………………………………….….4 Your Washing Machine’s Control Panel…………….….……………..5 Start / Pause Button……………………………………………….………………5 Function Buttons………………………………………………………………….…6 Adjusting wash water temperature……...…………………………………...7 Adjusting the spin speed...……………….…………………………………….….8 Selecting an Additional Function….……………………………………………..…9 Changing an Additional Function………………………………………………….…9 To Change / Cancel a Program…….…………….……….………………………….…10 Setting a Program to Begin at a Certain Time………………………………..11 Child Lock…………………………………………………………………………………………...11 When the Program Finishes………………………………………………….……………….12 Washing your Laundry………………………………………………………………………..…13...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: THIS IS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR PLUG INTO A MULTIPLE SOCKET. DO NOT INSERT A PLUG WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR THAT IS BROKEN INTO THE SOCKET.
Your Washing Machine’s Control Panel • This key is used for starting a program or for pausing a program that is running. • Once a selected program has been started, the lights up on the display. When it is paused, the symbol lights up on the display.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Rinse Hold This function is recommended for use when you can’t take your clothes out of your washing machine immediately after the program has finished. This function prevents wrinkles from forming. Pressing this button will keep the last rinsing water from draining.
Adjusting wash water temperature You can Adjust the Wash Water temperature according to the program you have selected using this function. *NOTE: You cannnot set the wash water temperature to one higher than the temperature of the program you have selected. To adjust the temperature: NOTE: The maximum washing temperature of the program you have selected will be shown on the display.
Adjusting the spin speed You can adjust the spin speed for a wash cycle. Always be sure to select a lower spin speed for your delicate garments To adjust the spin speed: The maximum spin speed of the wash program that you have selected will now be shown on the display.
Selecting an Additional Function You can use the (pages 18-19), depending on the type of program that you’re using for your laundry. To activate the ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Press the MODE KEY until the ADDITIONAL FUNCTION you want lights up on the display. When you move onto the ADDITIONAL FUNCTION you want, the additional function symbol will blink and the ‘OFF’...
To Change the Program: If you have selected a program you do not want: SYMBOL will light up on the display. • Turn the Program Knob to the ‘0’ position (closed). • Set the Program Knob to the program you want to use for your washing cycle (you can select the program you want from Table-1, pages 18-19).
Setting a Program to Begin at a Certain Time To set the program start time: Use the Mode Key to move to the symbol on the display panel You can set the program start time by pressing the SELECT KEY. Each press increases the intervals by one hour.
__________________________________________________________ When the Program Finishes: Turn the Program Knob to the ‘0’ position. Note: YOUR WASHING MACHINE’S DOOR WILL UNLOCK ABOUT TWO MINUTES AFTER THE PROGRAM ENDS. PULL THE DOOR HANDLE TOWARDS YOURSELF AND OPEN THE DOOR SO YOU CAN THEN TAKE OUT YOUR LAUNDRY. AFTER TAKING YOUR LAUNDRY OUT, LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN SO THAT THE INSIDE OF THE DRUM CAN DRY.
Washing your laundry The first thing you need to do once you have installed (*see pp. 32-34) your washing machine is make sure that you have removed the transportation bolts. This is crucial as you will seriously damage your Washing Machine if you do not do this.
Loading your Washing Machine Open the door of your washing machine. Load your clothes inside the drum one item at a time and spread them about well. When you shut the door of your machine, be careful that no pieces of clothing are jammed between the door and the gasket seal.
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*NOTE: Only use detergents for automatic washing machines. The amount that you will need for different washing loads and types will be written on the packaging of your detergent. The harder the water in your area, the more detergent you will need to use. SOFTENERS Fill the softener compartment in your detergent drawer with softener.
Program Selection and Features Select the program that’s right for the clothes you want to wash according to Table-1 (the Table on the next page). THE PROGRAM KNOB With the program knob, you can select the program you’d like to wash your clothes with.
WASHING TABLES WANT TO PUT INTO YOUR WASHING MACHINE AND CHECK IT AGAINST THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWED. DETERGENT PROGRAM COMPART- MENT – PLEASE FIND THE TYPE OF WASHING YOU ADDITIONAL FUNCTION BUTTON TYPE OF EXAMPLE OF Load LAUNDRY CLOTHES (Kg) Dirty, boil, cotton &...
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DETERGENT PROGRAM COMPART- MENT When you need an additional rinsing to be done to your clothes after the washing process, you can use this program for all kinds of clothes. When you need an additional spinning to be done to your clothes after the washing process, you can use this program for all kinds of clothes.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING: Please note: Before attempting any kind of maintenance or cleaning on your washing machine: Unplug your machine Close the Water Tap WATER INLET FILTERS On the tap part of your machine’s water inlet hose and the ends of the water inlet valves, there are filters to prevent dirt and foreign materials from getting into the water.
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Remove the kick-plate by pushing it upwards with your hands away from the lower securing claws and pulling it towards yourself. Before opening the filter cover, place a cup in front of the filter cover to prevent flow of the remaining water in the machine. Loosen the filter cover by rotating it anti-clockwise and drain the water.
Cleaning the Detergent Drawer DETERGENT DRAWER Detergents may form sediment in your detergent drawer or in the housing of the detergent drawer over time. • To clean the sediment, pull out the detergent drawer from time to time. To pull out the detergent drawer •...
Cleaning the Cabinet Clean the exterior surface of your machine with lukewarm water and a cleaning substance that will not harm or scratch the cabinet. After rinsing with clean water, wipe it with a soft and dry cloth. PLEASE NOTE: If your washing machine is installed in a location where the ambient temperature can fall below 0 the following (once before you know your machine will be unused for a long time).
TROUBLESHOOTING – machine have a problem, checking the problem against this chart may keep you from needing to call for service! PROBLEM Your Machine doesn’t Work Your Machine isn’t taking in Water Your Machine is vibrating PROBABLE CAUSE It is unplugged Your fuse is defective.
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PROBLEM Your Washing Machine is vibrating Excessive foam in the Detergent Drawer Washing is still dirty PROBABLE CAUSE You haven’t put enough clothes in the drum You have put too many clothes in the drum Your machine is resting against a rigid object, You’ve put in too much detergent.
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PROBLEM The Water drains from your Washing Machine as soon as it has filled. No water seen in the drum during the washing cycle. Detergent residue shows up on clothes Grey stains show up on the clothes The Spinning Cycle is not done or starts only after a delay PROBABLE CAUSE...
ERROR CODES- your washing machine may develop a fault and display an ERROR CODE. There are 8 codes: Error Failure Code Indicator The ‘START/ PAUSE’ light blinks PROGRAM Ready light blinks The ‘START /PAUSE’ light and program ready light blinks. The PROGRAM END light is blinking...
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Error Failure Code Indicator The START/ PAUSE light & PROGRAM END lights are blinking. The PROGRAM READY light and PROGRAM END lights are blinking. The START/ PAUSE light, PROGRAM READY light and PROGRAM END lights are blinking. The PROGRAM READY Light and PROGRAM END lights stay Probable Failure...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1) REMOVING THE TRANSPORTATION SCREWS: * PLEASE NOTE THAT FAILURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORTATION SCREWS WILL RESULT IN YOUR GUARANTEE BECOMING VOID! * o THE TRANSPORTATION SCREWS, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT THE REAR OF YOUR WASHING MACHINE, MUST BE TAKEN OFF BEFORE YOU CAN USE YOUR MACHINE.
*WARNING! (PLEASE NOTE) Baumatic Ltd are not responsible for any damages arising out of usage following failure to earth (ground) your appliance. CONNECTING TO THE WATER MAINS •...
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.
Baumatic appliance. * In addition, your appliance is covered by a 5 year parts warranty. Baumatic Ltd will provide free of charge the parts required to repair the appliance, only if they are fitted by a Baumatic engineer, for any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship within a period of 5 years from the original purchase date.