Manual Balay 3TW74120X Washer-Dryer

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Drying table

algod. (textiles made of cotton or linen such as underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, trousers, kitchen towels)

Dry weight in kg 0,5ɛ1,0 1,0ɛ2,0 2,0ɛ3,0 3,0ɛ4,0 ɛ0,5 ɛ1,0 ɛ2,0 ɛ2,5

Estimated drying time in minutes Selectable drying time in minutes

Cupboard dry

< 60 60ɛ80 80ɛ110 110ɛ150

30 60 90 120

< 65 65ɛ90 90ɛ130 130ɛ160

Recommended programme

secar normal (auto) secar normal (time)

Quilt/Terry towel (big or thick textiles made of cotton such as terry towels, bed sheets, table cloths, jeans, workwear)

Dry weight in kg 0,5ɛ1,0 1,0ɛ2,0 2,0ɛ3,0 3,0ɛ4,0 ɛ0,5 ɛ1,0 ɛ1,5 ɛ2,0

Estimated drying time in minutes Selectable drying time in minutes

Cupboard dry

< 60 60ɛ90 90ɛ120 120ɛ160

30 60 90 120

< 80 80ɛ110 110ɛ140 140ɛ170

Recommended programme secar norma (auto)

secar normalc(time)

sintéticos (textiles made of synthetic or mixed fibres such as shirts, sportswear, delicate garments)

Dry weight in kg 0,5ɛ1,0 1,0ɛ2,0 2,0ɛ2,5 ɛ0,5 ɛ1,0 ɛ1,5 ɛ2,0

Estimated drying time in minutes Selectable drying time in minutes

Cupboard dry

< 50 50ɛ100 100ɛ120

30 60 90 120

< 60 60ɛ110 110ɛ130

Recommended programme

secar delicado (auto) secar delicado (time)

Times are approximate and refer to standard load, spin programme and environment temperature.

The maximum selectable drying time (time dry) is 120 minutes, if the load of the laundry to be dried is more than 2.5 kg, please select

auto dry function. Auto dry is recommended to achieve good drying result and save energy. 15 minutes time dry programme is for

cooling down the laundry.

Consumption values

Programme Option Load

Electricity

consumption***

Water***

Programme

duration***

algod. 30 °Câ**

Intensive

7 kg 0,49 kWh 74 l 2:18 h

algod. 40 °Câ**

Intensive

7 kg 0,57 kWh 74 l 2:18 h

color eco60 °Câ**

Intensive

7 kg 1,19 kWh 51 l 2:31 h

algod. 90 °C

7 kg 2,10 kWh 84 l 2:15 h

sintéticos 40 °Câ** Intensive

3,5 kg 0,59 kWh 55 l 1:43 h

mix 40 °Câ

3,5 kg 0,54 kWh 52 l 1:03 h

delicado 30 °C

2 kg 0,15 kWh 29 l 0:39 h

lana/lã : (cold)

2 kg 0,08 kWh 42 l 0:36 h

30 °C

2 kg 0,16 kWh 42 l 0:36 h

secar normal

4 kg 2,55 kWh 3 l 2:30 h

secar delicado

2,5 kg 1,55 kWh 3 l 2:00 h

retirar pelusas/fios : (cold)

- 0,04 kWh 29 l 0:16 h

color eco 60 °C* +

secar normal (2 cycles)

Intensive* 7/3,5 kg 5,67 kWh 57 l 6:58 h

* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EN50229, EU directive 96/60/EC.

** Programme setting for testing according to valid version of EN60456.

Note for comparative testing: to test using the test programmes, wash using the specified load amount and maximum spin speed.

Select the mix 40 °C programme and maximum spin speed as the short programme for coloureds.

*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambiente temperature,

type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional functions.

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Display and Option buttons



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Display symbols

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Display information

Alternating display of drying

status (Auto dry mode/Time dry

duration/OFF)â**, maximum load

recommendation in kg and

remain time or finish in time

display.

*â Example of display, may vary

depending on selections.

**Only when the drying

programme is available.

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Option buttons

You can change the spin speed and temperature even while the selected programme is running.

The effects depend on the progress of the programme.

Temp.

You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature which can

be selected depends on the programme that has been chosen. aPage 7

centrifug.

You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected

depends on the chosen programme. If  is selected, the load is held in the rinsing water.

secar

You can activate, deactivate and set the drying function by touching this option button. Mode

ofâwashing and drying without interruption is auto dry only; when single drying programme is

selected, you can choose auto dry, or time dry with desired drying time. aPage 8

pr.diferida

When you select a programme, the respective programme duration is displayed. You can delay the

start of the programme before it begins. The finish-in time indicates when the programme will be

finished. It can be set in hour increments up to a maximum of 24 h.

Press and hold the pr.diferida button until the required number of hours is shown (h=hour).

Select inicio/pausa+carga, the door is locked.

Prewash: On if prewash process is running.

þWashing: On if wash process is running.

cRinse: On if rinse process is running.

cSpin: On if spin process is active.

7cDrying: On if drying process is active.

: On if drying programme is selected.

Tap is: Flashing if tap not open or no water supply.

On if low water pressure.

This will extend the programme.

Overdosage: Foam detected. Maybe too much detergent.

cDoor:On if door can be opened.

#Childproof lock: On if childproof lock is activated.

Flashing if there is misoperation.

Activate/deactivate childproof lock. aPage 10

kg냌*:maximum load recommendation in kg for selected

washing/drying programme.aPage 7, Programme overview

Time, e.g. *: programme remaining time, or

*: Finish in time defined by user. aPage 9

Dry, drying mode and drying time:

:Auto dry, for washing/drying without interruption.

:Auto dry mode 1.

:Auto dry mode 2, extra dry for drying programme.

: Drying programme is off.

*: Time dry for solo drying programme, drying time defined

manually. aPage 9, secar button

: On if programme is in pause.

:On if door can be opened when programme was

: End of programme, or

:end of programme with the



setting.

*:

set volume of signals. aPage 10

set additional rinse cycles. aPage 10

*:Information on the display. aPage 11

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Additional functions

See also Programme overview aPage 7

Select the desired additional functions with the opc. button and then activate (or deactivate) the

chosen function with the selec. button, e.g. select the Intensive function:

 For color eco. programme, touch opc. button, SLess Iron indicator flashes.

 Touch opc. button again until Intensive indicator flashes.

 Touch Select button. Intensive indicator flashes and related indicator comes on. It means

the function has been preselected. If you need to deselect the function immediately, touch the

selec. button again.

 If no other action, the Intensive indicator stops flashing and comes on after several seconds.

Additional function is selected successfully. Setting of Rinse Plus.aPage 10

ýQuick

Shorten the washing time. For slightly soiled items.

SLess Iron

Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final

spin  residual moisture in the laundry increased slightly.

?Water Plus

High water level to achieve better rinse result.

Rinse Plus

Additional rinse cycles, extended washing time. For areas with

very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.

Select Rinse Plus by opc. button. Then touch selec.

toâactivate the function and touch selec. button for desired

rinse cycles (max. 3 cycles).



Intensive

Extends the washing time for a more intensive washing

ofâheavily soiled items.

Prewash

For heavily soiled laundry. Prewash at max. 30â°C.

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inicio/pausa+carga

For starting or pausing the washing/drying programme.

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Signal volume (for button signal and information signal)

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Childproof lock # Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.

To activate the childproof lock:

 After the programme starts or finish in time is activated

aPage 9, press and hold the

 pr.diferida button for 5 seconds;

 Release when the # symbol lights up. If button signal is on, an acoustic signal will be heard.

When the programme ends, the inicio/pausa+carga indicator remains on to remind you to

deactivate the childproof lock.

To deactivate the childproof lock:

 Touch the pr.diferida button until the # symbol turns off.

 Release the button.

# symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated.

If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position

from when the childproof lock was activated, the running programme will be halted.

Set to for

at least

5 seconds

1 step

clockwise

Touch Temp.

button and

hold

1 step

clockwise

Button signals Information signals

Touch

pr.diferida

button and

1 step

clockwise

Set to 

direct

* If required, set repeatedly.

1. Activate setting

mode for signal

volume

2. Set volume for ...

Release

the Temp.

button.

+

Touch

pr.diferida

button and

Additional functions and Individual settings

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

Please close the door immediately because of rising water level.

In pause status and are displayed alternately.



Door is locked for safety reasons (water level and/or temperature are too high).

For washing programme: In pause status, and are displayed

alternately. If you need to open the door, wait for the temperature to drop or drain

the water (e.g. select 6(Spin) or 4(Empty) programme).

For drying programme: If you need to open the door, wait for the temperature to

drop or set drying programme for 15 minutes to cool down the laundry.

If is frequently indicated when the drying programme ends:

 Clean the air inlet filter. aInstallation and maintenance instructions, Page 9

 Run the retirar pelusas/fios : (cold) programme without laundry.

Door cannot be locked/unlocked due to high temperature of the door lock. Keep

the machine switched on for about 1 minute. Then the machine can beâlocked/

unlocked again.

Door cannot be opened due to the high temperature after the drying programme.

The cooling down process will continue until this display disappears and the door

can be opened.

Flashing (no water supply):

Tap turned on?

Inlet filter blocked? Clean filter. a

Installation and maintenance instructions, Page 8

Supply hose kinked or blocked?

On (low water pressure):

Only information. No influence on the

programme process. The programme

duration will be prolonged.

Clean drain pump aInstallation and maintenance instructions, Page 8;

outlet pipe/drainage hose blocked.

Hold down the secar button for 3 seconds to clear this display.

 Clean the air inlet filter. aInstallation and maintenance instructions, Page 9

 Run the retirar pelusas/fios÷: (cold) programme without laundry.

other displays

Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch it back on.

If the display appears again, call the customer service.

Safety instructions

 Read and follow the operating and Installation and maintenance instructions and all other

information enclosed with the washer dryer.

 Retain documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric

shock

 Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.

 Never insert/pull out the mains plug with damp hands.

Risk of death For worn-out appliances:

 Pull out the mains plug.

 Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

 Destroy the lock on the washer dryer door.

This will prevent children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.

Risk of suffocation  Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

ofâchildren.

Risk of poisioning  Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

Risk of explosion  Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g.

stain remover/cleaning solvents may lead to an explosion after being

loaded into the washer dryer.

First rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand.

Risk of injury  Washer dryer door may become very hot.

 Take care when draining hot detergent solution.

 Do not climb onto the washer dryer.

 Do not lean on the open washer dryer door.

 Do not touch the drum in case it is still spinning.

 Ensure that the pump cap is screwed on while the machine is running to

prevent the escape of water and contact with moving pump parts.

 If a drying programme was interrupted, the washer dryer and the laundry

may be very hot, select secar normal or secar delicado and set 15

minutes programme to cool down the laundry, then remove the laundry.

Information on the display

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What to do if ...

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Water is leaking out.  Fit/refit drainage hose correctly.

 Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

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No water supply.

Detergent not dispensed.

 inicio/pausa+carga not selected?

 Tap not turned on?

 Filter blocked? Clean the filter aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 8

 Supply hose kinked or trapped?

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Washer dryer door cannot be

opened.

 Safety function active. Programme stopped? aPage 5

  (no final spin/drain) selected? aPage 5

 Can be opened by emergency release only. aPage 13

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Programme does not start.  inicio/pausa+carga or pr.diferida selected?

 Washer dryer door closed properly?

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Detergent solution is not

drained.

 Clean the drain pump. aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 8

 Clean waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

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Water not visible in the drum.  Not a fault  water below the visible area.

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Spin result not satisfactory.  Wash small and large items of laundry together.

 SLess Iron selected? aPage 10

 Speed selected too low? aPage 9

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Spin cycle performed several

times.

 Not a fault  unbalanced load detection system adjusts the

imbalance.

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Compartment ~ not rinsed

out completely.

 Remove the insert. Clean detergent drawer and insert it again

aInstallation and maintenance instructions, Page 7

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Odour formation in the

washer dryer.

 Run the retirar pelusas/fios 90°Cprogramme without laundry.

 Use standard detergents.

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Foam escapes from the

detergent drawer.

 Too much detergent used?

Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and

pour into compartment II in the detergent drawer.

 Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

 Use commercially available low foam detergents and care

products which are suitable for use in washer dryer.

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Excessive noise, vibrations

and wandering during spin

cycle.

 Are the appliance feet fixed?

Secure the appliance feet. aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 5

 Transport bolts removed?

Remove transport bolts. aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 3

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Display panel/indicator

lamps do not function while

the appliance is running.

 Power failure?

 Circuit breaker tripped? Reset the circuit breaker/change

theâfuse.

 If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the customer service.

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Programme sequence

longer than usual.

 Not a fault  unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.

 Not a fault  foam detection system active  adds an additional

rinse cycle.

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Detergent residues on the

laundry.

 Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-

insoluble residues.

 Select 5(Rinse) or brush off residues when the laundry is dry.

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Spinning noise during drying.  This is an innovative process called thermospinning to reduce

energy consumption during drying.

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Differently coloured fluff from

the previous drying cycle is

redeposited on the laundry in

the following washing cycle.

 Run the retirar pelusas/fios : (cold) programme without

laundry inside to remove fluff accumulated in the tub during

tumble drying.

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Water inlet noise during

drying, Water tap symbol

isâflashing during drying.

 The machine includes a self cleaning function to remove fluff

that is released from laundry during drying. This is done with

help of a small amount of tap water. Open the water tap also

during drying.

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Drying duration extended.  According to the air cooling principle, higher environment

temperature will result in poor drying performance, so the drying

duration will be extended. Ensure a good ventilation toâremove

exhaust heat.

 Air inlet filter blocked? aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 9: Clean the air inlet filter

 Run the retirar pelusas/fios : (cold) programme without

laundry toâremove fluff accumulated in the tub and drying

system.

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Drying programme does not

start.

 Drying programme not selected? aPage 9: Secar option

button and Page 7: Programme overview

 Loading door not closed properly?

 Pump is blocked? aInstallation and maintenance instructions,

Page 8: Clean the drain pump

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The drying result is not

satisfactory (laundry is not dry

enough).

 Too high environmental temperature (above 30â°C) or bad

ventilation of the room, where the washer dryer is placed 

ensure good ventilation to remove exhaust heat.

 The laundry has not been spun well enough before drying 

always set the highest selectable spin speed for all washing

programmes.

 Machine overload: please follow the load recommendation

inâthe progamme table and load display, do not overload

machine, because of maximum load amount for drying is lower

than for washing unload the machine after washing with

maximum load for washing and separate the load into two

drying cycles.

 The line voltage of the power supply is too low ( below 200âV)

 ensure suitable power supply.

 Air inlet filter blocked? aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 9: Clean the air inlet filter

 Thick multilayered textiles or textiles with thick fillings  these

textiles easily dry on the surface, but not inside. This equalization

process may take longer. Please use time drying programs to

completely dry these kinds of textiles.

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A small amount of water is

observed dripping on the

dried laundry load when the

door is opened.

 Drying time is shortened with a small load. Some residual

moisture may remain in the drying system. Opening the door

quickly creates a suction effect which pulls moisture from the

drying system.

 Open the door slowly. Avoid jerking the door open.

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If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required:

 Turn the programme selector to Stop and pull the mains plug out of the socket.

 Turn off the tap and call customer service.

Emergency release e.g. in the event of power failure

The programme will continue to run when the power is restored.

However, if the laundry has to be removed, the washing

machine door can be opened as follows:

Risk of scalding.

The detergent solution and laundry may be hot.

If possible, leave it to cool down.

Do not open the washer dryer door if water can be seen through

the glass.

 Set the programme selector to Stop and disconnect the mains plug.

 Drain the detergent solution. aInstallation and maintenance

instructions, Page 8

 Pull the emergency release with a tool and release.

The washer dryer door can then be opened.

What to do if ...

Operating instructions

3TW74120A

3TW74120X

en

Follow the safety

instructions on Page 11.

Read these instructions before switching on

the washer dryer. Also follow the separate

Installation and maintenance instructions.

Washer dryer

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