This document is an instruction manual for a Brandt Washer Dryer, model BWW7549U. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The Brandt Washer Dryer is a combined appliance designed for both washing and drying clothes. It offers a variety of programs to cater to different fabric types and levels of soiling, aiming for efficient and effective laundry care. The machine automatically adjusts the wash cycle duration and water quantity based on the load size and selected options, contributing to energy and water savings. It also features a drying cycle with different dryness levels, and an automatic washing/drying cycle for continuous operation.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: The technical details regarding supply voltage and power input are located on the product rating plate.
- Water Pressure: The appliance operates within a water pressure range of 0.05 MPa and 0.8 MPa.
- Spin Speed: The spin speed can be adjusted or omitted using the relevant button.
- Load Capacity: The maximum load capacity for dry clothes varies by model and is indicated on the control panel and in the program table. For washing, capacities range from 1 kg to 9 kg depending on the program. For drying, capacities range from 2 kg to 6 kg, also depending on the program.
- Dimensions: The adjustable feet allow the washer dryer's height to be adjusted from 820 mm to a maximum of 840 mm.
Usage Features:
- Program Selection: A program selector knob allows users to choose from various washing programs, including Whites, Cotton + Prewash, Cottons, Eco 20°, Mixed, Delicate, Rinse, Spin, Drain, Flash (14/30/44 Min.), Shirts, Wool, and Hand Wash.
- Drying Selection: A dedicated button allows selection of different dryness levels: Extra Dry (for towels, bathrobes, bulky loads), Iron Dry (laundry ready for ironing), and Cupboard Dry (items to be put away without ironing).
- Temperature Selection: A button allows adjustment of the wash temperature, where permitted by the selected program.
- Spin Speed Selection: The spin speed can be reduced or omitted.
- Delay Start: Users can set a delay for the program to start, ranging from 1 to 24 hours.
- Rapid/Stain Level: This button offers options for rapid wash cycles (14/30/44 Min.) and adjusts wash intensity for different levels of soiling.
- Key Lock: A feature to lock the control panel buttons, preventing accidental changes during operation.
- Digital Display: Provides real-time information on the machine's status, including cycle duration, selected options, and error codes.
- Kg Load Indicator: Active on certain programs, this feature uses an intelligent sensor to weigh laundry, adjust cycle time, water, and electricity consumption accordingly.
- Door Locked Indicator: Illuminates when the door is fully closed and locked.
- Automatic Washing/Drying Cycle: Allows for a continuous wash and dry process, with the drying cycle starting automatically after washing.
- Safety Features: The machine is designed to protect the load and product from damage due to unbalanced loads during spinning. It will attempt to balance the load, reduce spin speed, or abort the spin cycle if necessary.
- Environmental Considerations: The appliance is marked according to European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), emphasizing proper disposal and recycling.
Maintenance Features:
- Exterior Cleaning: Use a damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol, and solvents.
- Drawer Cleaning: The detergent drawer should be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of detergent and additive residue. It can be extracted, cleaned with running water, and reinserted.
- Filter Cleaning: The washing machine has a special filter to trap large residues. Instructions are provided for draining water and cleaning the filter by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Siphon Cap: Ensure the siphon cap in the detergent drawer is correctly refitted.
- Drainage: For prolonged disuse or storage in unheated rooms, all water should be drained from the tubes. The drain hose should be detached, lowered to drain water into a bowl, and then secured back to the machine.
- Door and Gasket: Keep the door glass and gasket clean.
- Service Wash: A monthly service wash using a proprietary cleaner is recommended for good wash performance.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a section with common error codes and practical solutions for issues like water loading/draining problems, excessive foam, door issues, and vibrations during spin.
- Warranty: The product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty for electrical or mechanical faults, with details available on the manufacturer's website and in the included certificate. Users are advised to contact an Authorized Customer Service Centre for repairs and to use original spare parts.
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