Manual Balay 3TW74120X Washer-Dryer

Manual

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Sort and load the laundry (drying)

Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols:

 ( = tumble-dry at normal heat setting (secar normal).

 'c= tumble-dry at low heat setting (secar delicado).

The following textiles should not be tumble-dried:

 ) = do not tumble-dry care symbol.

 Woollens or items containing wool. Risk of shrinking!

 Delicate fabric (silk, synthetic net curtain). Risk of creasing!

 Items containing foam rubber or similar material.

 Items which have been treated with flammable solvents, such as stain

removers, petrol, paint thinners. Explosion hazard!

 Items still containing hair lacquer or similar substances.

Dangerous vapours!

Do not exceed the maximum drying load. aPage 7

Display panel/

Option buttons/

Additional functions

Sort and load the laundry

 Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.

 Sort according to the information on the care labels.

 Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

 Remove any foreign objects  risk of rusting.

 Do not exceed the maximum load. aPage 7

 If drying programme selected. aPage 4: Sort and load the laundry (drying)

 Observe the instructions in the Important information section.aPage 6

 Load both large and small items of washing.

 Close the washer dryer door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the

loading door and rubber seal.

Add detergent and care product

 Add the appropriate dose according to: Amount of washing, soiling, water hardness

(ask your water supply company) and manufacturers instructions.

 Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an appropriate

dispenser and place in the drum.

 Use commercially available low foam detergents for washer dryer only.

 During operation: close the detergent drawer!

Correct installation according to separate Installation

and maintenance instructions.

Check the machine

 Never switch on a damaged machine!

 Inform your customer service!

Insert mains plug

With dry hands only!

Take hold of the plug only!

Turn on the tap

 At the end of the drying programme there is an

automatic cleaning fluff process, turn on the water

tap even if a drying programme is selected.

Provide good ventilation

Good ventilation is required to extract air produced

during drying.

 Keep the installation room well ventilated.

 Clean the air inlet filter regularly.

 Do not block the air inlet and/or air outlet.

Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleach, stain remover

Your washer dryer

Preparation

Before using for the first time aPage 6

The washer dryer was tested before leaving the factory.

Toâremove any water left over from testing procedures, the first

cycle should be carried out without any laundry with

retirar

pelusas/fiosprogramme. aPage 6: Before using for the first

time

Set and adjust the programme

 Turn the programme selector to desired washing

programme. aPage 7: Programme overview

Use option buttons and additional functions. aPage 9/10

All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!

If you press and hold the Temp., centrifug or pr.diferida option buttons, the

setting options automatically scroll through.

If washing and drying without interruption is desired (only possible for algod

., color eco,

mix, sintéticos and intensivo 60 min):

 Activate drying function

or by touching secar button. aPage 9

 Do not exceed the maximum load for the drying function.aPage 7

 Select maximun selectable spin speed of washing programme to ensure the drying

result.

Select inicio/pausa+carga

... Washing/Washing + drying

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Compartment ~: Fabric softener

Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash

Intended use

ʋFor domestic use only.

ʋFor the washing of machine-washable fabrics in a detergent

solution.

ʋTo be operated with cold mains water and commercially available

low foam detergents and care products which are suitable for use

in front loaded washer dryer.

 Do not leave children unattended near the washer dryer.

 Keep pets away from the washer dryer!

 The washer dryer is not to be used by children or persons

not familiar with the operating instructions.

 Install and operate the washer dryer in a room with a drain.

 In order to ensure your safety, you must plug the cable into

a socket which has a reliable earth connection.

Removing laundry

Open washer dryer door and remove laundry.

Leave the washer dryer door and detergent drawer open so that any residual

water can evaporate!

Turn off the tap

Not required for Aqua-Stop models. a

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Installation maintenance instructions:

Page 9

Switch off

 Set programme selector to stop.

... Drying

Drying

Washing

Washing & Drying without interruption

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Set and adjust the drying programme

 Turn the programme selector to secar normal or secar delicado.

aPage 7: Programme overview

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Select inicio/pausa+carga

2

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Programme selector

Programme ended when ...

... inicio/pausa+carga indicator light goes out and or (if  was

selected, no final spin/drain) appears on the display field, the buzzer sounds.

Set volume of buzzer. aPage 10

If  was selected, and is displayed, touch the

inicio/pausa+carga

button.

 The programme continues with draining the water and spinning the laundry

(the default spin speed can be changed in advance).

 If you only want to drain the water, touch the

inicio/pausa+carga button again

when the spinning starts. The programme is paused and the door lock is

released. You can remove the laundry.

If flashes on the display field before the end of a drying programme a

high drum temperature. Cool-down programme is running until drum is cooled

down. a

Page 11: Information on the display

Change the programme ...

If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:

 Reselect the washing/drying programme.

 If required, adjust the programme setting and/or select additional functions.

aPage 9/10

 Select

inicio/pausa+carga.

Pause the programme ...

 Touch the inicio/pausa+carga button.

 Follow the instructions in the display field: when  lights up and

appears in the display, the door can be opened. If required, add/remove

aâlaundry item; If and are displayed alternately, the door cannot

be opened due to a high water level in drum or a high temperature.

 Touch Start/Pause button to continue the programme.

 The pause function cannot be activated during drying phase.

... or terminate the programme

Washing programmes with high temperature:

 Cool down laundry: Select 5(Rinse), touch inicio/pausa+carga.

Washing programmes at lower temperature:

 Select

6(

Spin), touch inicio/pausa+carga.

Drying programme:

 Select secar normal or secar delicado, touch secar option button,

setâ15âminutes drying time, then touch inicio/pausa+carga.

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Important information

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Washing drying preparing/Protecting the laundry and the machine

 Empty pockets.

 Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).

 Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. Jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should

be turned inside out.

 Ensure that underwired bras are machine washable.

 Wash delicates in a net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).

 Fasten zips, do up any buttons.

 Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

 Remove curtain hooks or place curtains in a net/bag.

 Use only tumble-dry textiles if you select drying.

 Before tumble-drying, handwash items should be spun using the appropriate spin speed.

 Remove as much water as possible before tumble-drying. Recommended spin speed for

cottons is more than 1000 rpm; for easy-care is more than 800 rpm.

 In order to ensure uniform drying, sort the items according to fabric type and degree

ofâdrying required.

 Items which require ironing do not have to be ironed immediately after being tumble-dried.

It is a good idea to fold or roll them together for a while, so that any remaining moisture

isâevenly distributed.

 To achieve good drying performance, dry quilt covers, terry towels or other large textile

items individually. Terry towels not more than 4 pieces (or 3 kg).

Before using for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the washer dryer. Turn on the tap, pour ½ measuring cup of

detergent into dispenser II. Set the retirar pelusas/fios 40°C programme and select inicio/

pausa+carga.

At the end of the programme, set the programme selector to Stop.

Laundry with different degrees of soiling

Wash new items separately.

Light Do not prewash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select color eco programme or

Intensive additional function.

Heavy Load less laundry. Prewash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select color eco programme orâ

Intensive additional function.

Soaking

Load laundry of the same colour

Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Set algod 30 °C programme and select inicio/pausa+carga. After approx. 10 minutes, select

inicio/pausa+carga. After the required soaking time, reselect inicio/pausa+carga if the

programme is to be continued or change the programme.

Starching

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Starching is possible in all wash programmes using liquid starch. Pour the starch into the fabric

softener compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions (if necessary clean it first).

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.

Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not bleach laundry in the washing

machine.

Imperm.

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.

Special detergents and impregnating agents suitable for machine washing are available in

sports shops. Dose according to manufacturer's instructions:

1. Place the special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II and

2. pour impregnating agent (max. 170 ml) into the ~compartment.

Move the programme selector to

imperm.. Select temperature. Touch inicio/pausa+carga.

Final treatment of laundry according to manufacturers instructions.



inicio/

pausa

+carga

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ʋIntended use........................................................................................ 1

ʋPreparation.......................................................................................1/2

ʋPreparation Washing or Washing+Drying ..............................2/3/4

ʋPreparation Drying......................................................................2/3/4

ʋSet and adjust the programme ................................................3/4/5

ʋAfter washing/drying.......................................................................... 5

ʋImportant information.........................................................................6

ʋProgramme overview ......................................................................... 7

ʋDrying table.......................................................................................... 8

ʋConsumption values .......................................................................... 8

ʋDisplay and Option buttons ..............................................................9

ʋAdditional functions and Individual settings ............................... 10

ʋInformation on the display ............................................................. 11

ʋSafety instructions ........................................................................... 11

ʋWhat to do if ............................................................................... 12/13

ʋEmergency release ......................................................................... 13

Programme selector for switching the

machine on and off and for selecting the

programme. Can be rotated in either

direction.

Detailed programme overview

a

Page 7/8

Detergent drawer with

compartments I, II, ~

Control panel

Door handle

Serviceflap

Drum

Air inlet

Air outlet

(rear side)

Protection of the environment/

Conservation tips

 Load the maximum amount of laundry to wash or dry for the

particular programme.aPage 7: Programme overview

 Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.

 Select color eco 60°C and additional function Intensive to

obtain good cleaning results with significantly lower energy

consumption.

 Dose the detergent according to the manufacturers

instructions and water hardness.

 If the laundry is then to be dried in the appliance, select the

highest selectable spin speed  because the more water that

is spun out of the appliance, the less time and energy isâ

required to dry it.

 Keep the installation room well ventilated, clean the air inlet

filter regularly.

Installation and maintenance instructions aPage 9

 Please do not dry dripping-wet laundry.

Waste of time and energy!

Congratulations  You have opted for a modern, high-quality

domestic appliance manufactured by SIEMENS. The washer dryer

isâdistinguished by its economical use of water and energy.

Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly

toâensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and

services visit our web site: www.siemens-home.com or contact our

after-sales service centres.

You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service

here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model).

GB 0844 8928999 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to

3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

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The default drying mode is , inâthis mode the drying time is

automatically adjusted to the load amount to obtain cupboard dried

laundry ready to fold and stack in the cupboard. You can change

the drying mode to in order to obtain extra dry laundry, or

time dry and define the drying time by touching the secar button.

To estimate or select drying duration. aPage 8: Drying table

All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!

If you press and hold the pr.diferida option button,

theâsetting options automatically scroll through.

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Programme overview (see also the information on page 9,10)

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Programmes °C

max.

load

(kg)â*

Type of laundry Additional functions; information

algod. :  90

7,0/4,0***

Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen

ýQuick**, SLess Iron, ?Water Plus, Rinse Plus,

Intensive**, Prewash

color eco

:  60

Hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen

SLess Iron , ?Water Plus , Rinse Plus , Intensive,

Prewash

intensivo 60 min 4,0/4,0*** Hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or blended fabric

Rinse Plus,Time-controlled programme, 60 minutes.

Short programme for normally soiled laundry.

sintéticos

:  60 3,5/2,5***

Easy-Care textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics

ýQuick , SLess Iron, ?Water Plus ,

Rinse Plus, Prewash

mix Textiles made of cotton and easy-care textiles

ýQuick **, SLess Iron, ?Water Plus, Rinse Plus,

Intensive**, Prewash

different types of textiles which can be washed together

imperm. :  40 2,0

Washing with subsequent waterproofing of all-weather, sportswear and

outdoor clothing, and clothing with a weatherproof membrane, waterproof fabrics

?Water Plus, Rinse Plus, Intensive

further information on Impregnation, aPage 6

reduced final spin at intervals

delicados

:  40 2,0

For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended

fabrics

ýQuick SLess Iron , ?Water Plus , Rinse Plus ,

Prewash

gentle spin between the rinse cycles only

ülana/lã

Hand or machine washable wool or rich-wool textiles

particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of

laundry, longer breaks during the programme (fabrics rest in the

detergent solution)

super rápido 15 min Easy-Care textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics

Rinse Plus, short programme, approx. 15 minutes, suitable

for lightly soiled laundry

retirar pelusas/fios

: , 40,

90

0

Drum clean programme. 90° = antibacterial programme, pour no detergent; 40° = antibacterial programme for use with special washing machine cleaning

detergent;

: = fluff rinsing programme to remove fluff accumulated in the tub during tumble drying

5(Rinse)

7,0

SLess Iron , ?Water Plus , Rinse Plus

6(Spin) Washable textiles

SLess Iron

4(Empty)

secar normal

4,0

Cotton/coloureds textiles, dry at normal heat setting

secar delicado 2,5 Easy care textiles, dry at low heat setting

The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled textiles. If textiles are heavily soiled, reduce the load and select additional function, e.g. Intensive.

* Max. load according to EN50229. Values in blue: Max load for drying; Values in black: Max load for washing.

** Additional function ý(Quick) and  (Intensive) cannot be selected in the same time.

*** If washing and drying without interruption is desired. The subsequent auto dry programme for algod., color eco and intensivo 60 min is Intensive Dry,

for sintéticos and mix is secar delicado.

For further information and a selection of our products

go to our web site: http://www.siemens-home.com

or contact our customer service centres

Siemens Electrogeräte GmbH

Carl -Wery-Str.34

D-81739 Munich/Germany

3TW74120A

3TW74120X

9000790301

0712

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