BLANCO BCW104 User manual

Brand: BLANCO

Model: BCW104

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

BLANCO BCW104 is a washing machine designed to make your laundry experience easier and more efficient. With its user-friendly control panel, you can easily select the appropriate washing program for your clothes. The machine also features a number of convenient functions, such as a delay start timer, a child lock, and an automatic detergent dispenser.

The BLANCO BCW104 has a maximum spin speed of 1000 rpm, which helps to remove excess water from your clothes, reducing drying time. The machine also has a large capacity, allowing you to wash large loads of laundry at once.

In addition to its washing capabilities, the BLANCO BCW104 is also equipped with a number of safety features, such as a door lock and an overflow protection system. These features help to ensure that the machine is safe to use, even when you are not home.

Instructions

for the use and care

of your BCW104

Washing machine

Makes the difference

CONTENTS

Warnings ..........................Page 3

Installation .........................Page 4

Unpacking..........................Page 4

Positioning..........................Page 4

Water inlet..........................Page 4

Water drainage ........................Page 5

Electrical connection .......................Page 5

Levelling ..........................Page 5

Use............................Page 6

Control panel .........................Page 6

Washing hints.........................Page 7

Detergents and additives .....................Page 8

Wash code symbols .......................Page 9

Washing programmes ......................Page 10-11

Operating sequence .......................Page 12

Maintenance .........................Page 13

Bodywork ..........................Page 13

Detergent dispenser drawer.....................Page 13

Drain filter ..........................Page 13

Water inlet filters ........................Page 13

Something not working? .....................Page 14

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 57 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-240V / 50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W (10A)

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 760 kPa

Maximum 48 kPa

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED Cotton, linen 4.5 kg

LOAD Synthetics, delicate fabrics 2 kg

Wool 1 kg

SPIN SPEED Maximum 1000 rpm

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

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 appli-

ance should be carried out by a qualified plumber

or competent person.

■

Any electrical work required to install this applian-

ce 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.

USE

■

Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water

after use.

■

Do not overload the appliance.

■

Only wash fabrics which are designed to be ma-

chine washed. If in doubt, follow the instructions

you find on the label of the item itself.

■

Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp

objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws or

stones can cause extensive damage.

■

Use only the recommended quantities of fabric

conditioner.

■

Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated

with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning fluids

have been used, make sure that they are thorough-

ly removed from the fabric before it is placed in

the appliance.

■

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

Service Centre only, and only genuine 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 con-

trols 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.

■

When disposing of your old washing machine, the

electric cable must be cut off and the door catch

must be made unusable.

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 transpor-

ted again.

Proceed as follows:

Using a spanner remove

the screw on the right at

the rear of the machine.

Carefully lay the machi-

ne on its back making

sure that the hoses are

not squashed.

Place between machine

and bottom one of the

polystyrene angle pack-

ings.

Remove the polystyrene block from underneath the

machine.

Release the two polythene bags by removing the

adhesive strip.

Carefully remove the right polythene bag (1) by pull-

ing it towards the centre of the machine. Repeat the

operation for the left polythene bag (2).

Set the machine upright and unscrew the two remai-

ning rear screws.

Slide out the 3 plastic spacers and plug the 3 holes

with the 3 plastic plugs which you can find on the

back of the machine.

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P0234

P0233

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P0020

Positioning

Your new washing machine has been designed to be

permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply

and drainage system. However, if this is not possible,

it may be connected to suitable existing taps with the

drain hose discharging into a sink.

The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with

female 3/4” BSP thread connectors. If this connection

is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing

installation, a variety of connectors are available from

good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit

most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your ex-

isting plumbing must be carried out by a competent

person, or qualified plumber.

Water inlet

The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour

coded, blue for cold and red for hot.

Before connecting the

hoses be sure to fit the

mesh filters supplied as

per diagram.

If only a cold water supply is available, connect the

two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y»

connection piece.

Installation should comply with local water authority

and building regulations’ requirements.

The appliance must be given a separate cold water

supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single

outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum

water pressure of 760 kPa is required for safe opera-

tion of the appliance.

If you cannot make the cold water connection direct

from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the

appliance from your cold water storage system.

There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16

ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the

tank.

There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water sup-

ply from the hot water cylinder if the height between

the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the cold water

storage cistern (not between the appliance and hot

water cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft).

Set the hoses correctly by

loosening the ring nuts.

After positioning the inlet

hoses, be sure to tighten

the ring nuts again to pre-

vent leaks.

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P0021

Water drainage

If you intend the drain hose from the machine to

empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty

and that the plug hole is not blocked.

If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the

end of the hose into a standpipe installed for the pur-

pose. The standpipe must have an internal diameter

of at least 40 mm (1

") in order that there is an air

gap between the drain hose and the standpipe. Make

sure, that it is designed in such a way, that the end of

the drain hose cannot be covered with water.

Important

Before connecting up the machine to new pipework

or to pipework that has not been used for some time,

run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any

debris that may have collected in the pipes.

Whether discharging into a sink or a standpipe check

that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor

too low. The top of the curve in the hose’s end should

be no more than 90 cm (35.4”), and no less than

60 cm (23.6”) above floor level.

Levelling

Level the washing ma-

chine by raising or low-

ering the feet. The feet

may be tight to adjust as

they incorporate a self

locking nut, but the

machine MUST be level.

Any necessary adjust-

ment can be made with a

spanner. Accurate level-

ling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the

machine during operation.

Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on

a wooden floor.

Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to

vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,

always place the machine on a solid floor.

Special conditions

If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or

covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid

support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibra-

tion or displacement. The base should protrude a few

centimetres beyond the edges of the machine.

Warning

The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car-

peting.

Note

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is

easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a

breakdown.

All plumbing and electrical work required to install this

appliance must be carried out by competent persons

or qualified plumbers or electricians.

Electrical connection

Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket,

make sure that:

1. the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage given

in the technical specifications;

2. the meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall

socket can all take the maximum load required.

The electric cable must not be extended. If it is too

short and you do not wish to move the socket, replace

it completely with a longer cable.

Safety standards require the appliance to be

earthed.

The Manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to

observe the above safety precautions.

P0376

3 pin

40 mm

inside dia min

600 mm min

900 mm max

P0850

USE

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

Symbols

Prewash

Wash

Fabric softener

2 ON/OFF button

By depressing this button the machine starts opera-

ting.

When depressing it again, the machine stops.

The push button is provided with a child-proof safety

lock. Move the small slider placed in the middle of the

button downwards to lock the button in the «off» posi-

tion.

3 Rinse hold button

Press this button to make the machine stop with

water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash

cycles.

This prevents any creasing which may take place if

the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is con-

venient for you to empty the machine, simply press

this button again so that the machine can proceed to

drain and spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme

"N".

If this button is not activated, the washing program-

mes will end with a short spin.

Do not press this button for woollens: wool items

should be gently spun.

4 Quick wash button

By depressing this button on programmes C and F the

wash time will be shortened.

This is ideal for garments which are only lightly soiled

and unstained.

5 Programme selector dial

Press this knob to pop it out and then turn it clockwi-

se to the desired programme.

6 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the machine starts working

and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.

Control panel

P0274

ON-OFF RINSE HOLD

QUICK WASH

Washing hints

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 can-

not 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 immedia-

tely after washing.

Extra pre-wash

Pre-wash is not normally necessary. Your new

washing 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 non-fast

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 50° 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

temperature must be selected for the whole wash.

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

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.

The manufacturer of the appliance is not responsible

for any damage deriving from the use of volatile,

inflammable or toxic substances.

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 substan-

ces 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.

Powder detergents

The washing powder should be placed in the appro-

priate 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

Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the

compartment for the main wash.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation

system which allows an optimal use of the concentra-

ted detergent.

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

It 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 sta-

tic electricity.

JET SYSTEM WASH

This is a Jetsystem appliance: water intake is automatically adjusted according to the size of the load, saving

water and energy.

Consumption of these expensive natural resources is always proportional to the size of the load, so that econ-

omy is ensured, even when washing small quantities.

The Jetsystem method recirculates the wash water by a pump, improving wash performance and also reducing

the amount of detergent required.

WASHING SYMBOL

BLEACHING

IRONING

DRY CLEANING

TUMBLE DRYING

WASH ACTION FABRIC

Hot iron

Warm iron

Cool iron

Cotten, Linen, Viscose

Polyester mixtures, Wool

Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester

Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling

code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct

programme on your washing machine.

Chlorine bleach may be used

May be tumble dried

with high heat setting

with low heat setting

A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»

May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will

indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.

Normal (Maximum)

White Cotton or Linen

without Special Finishes

Cotton, Linen or Viscose

without Special Finishes

Colourfast at 60°C.

Reduced (Medium)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Much Reduced (Minimum)

Hand wash only

Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with

Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix.

Cotton, Linen or Viscose

Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.

Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool

mixes, Polyester/wool blends.

Wool, wool mixtures, Silks

Do not machine wash

Wash care symbols

Programmes

Degree

of soil

Compartments

to use ( if

required)

Programme

dial position

Description

Programmes for cotton and linen

Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg

EXTRA

PREWASH Heavy

Prewash at 40°C

Draining and short spin

BOILWASH Normal

Wash at 95°C

Rinses

Spin

WHITES &

COLOUREDS

Normal

Wash at 60°C

Rinses

Spin

NON-FAST

COLOUREDS

Normal

Wash at 40°C

Rinses

Spin

Spin at 1000 rpm

Water filling: 30°/40° programmes: cold water filling

Water filling: 50°/60°/95° programmes: hot and cold filling

Water filling:

SPIN

Programmes

Degree

of soil

Compartments

to use ( if

required)

Programme

dial position

Description

MIXED

FABRICS

Normal

Wash at 50 °C

Rinses

Short spin (*)

Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool

Recommended load: max. 2 kg; wool max. 1 kg

DELICATES,

SYNTHETICS

Normal

Wash at 40 °C

Rinses

Short spin (*)

WOOL

Normal

Wash at 40 °C

Rinses

Short spin (*)

HAND RINSES

Rinses, with fabric

softener, if required

Short spin (*)

FRESHEN UP

Rinse, with fabric

softener, if required

Short spin (*)

SHORT SPIN

Draining of water

and short spin at 850 rpm

DRAIN

Draining of water

WORN ONCE

Wash at 30 °C

Rinses

Short spin (*)

Light

(*) If the RINSE HOLD button has not been depressed.

Operating sequence

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Place the garments to

be washed inside the

drum one by one laying

them as flat as possible.

Close the door ensuring

that the catch clicks into

place.

2. Measure out the detergent into the

dispenser drawer

Pull out the detergent

dispenser drawer from

the control panel.

Pour the detergent into

the main wash compart-

ment. Follow the deter-

gent manufacturer’s gui-

delines for the amount

required.

If you wish to carry out

the extra prewash, pour the amount of detergent

required into the «prewash» compartment.

3. Add the liquid additive if required.

Pour the softener, if

required, into the com-

partmentmarked .

Do not exceed the MAX

level.

4. Depress the required button.

5. Select the required programme and

start the machine

Plug into the mains.

Turn on the water taps.

Check that the drain hose is correctly positioned.

Turn the programme

selector dial clockwise

until the programme

coincides with the

marker.

Depress the ON/OFF

button: the «mains on»

light will come on and the

machine will start opera-

ting.

At the same time the light

on the loading door will

illuminate indicating that

the door is blocked.

6. At the end of the programme

The appliance stops automatically.

If you have selected the RINSE HOLD option drain

the water before opening the door.

The door cannot be opened if water is present in

the tub.

Wait one or two minutes before opening the door

to give the electric locking mechanism time to release

it. The door can be opened when the door locked light

goes out.

Release the ON/OFF button to switch the machine

off. The mains-on light goes out.

Release the button previously depressed.

Turn the water taps off and unplug the machine from

the mains.

Open the loading door and remove the laundry.

Ensure that the drum is completely empty by turning it

with one hand.

Leave the door ajar for a while to eliminate the steam.

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P0045

MAINTENANCE

Bodywork

The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm

water and a neutral non-abrasive household deter-

gent. Wipe with clean water and dry after cleaning.

Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents or

BLANCO BCW104 User manual

Brand: BLANCO

Model: BCW104

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

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