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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
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Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
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Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
English,1
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 6-7
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 8
Wash cycles and options, 9
Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
WMFG 611
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Precautions and advice, 11
General safety
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Installation 2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future GB unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. ! Read these in
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indica- GB ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine. Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s draining duct or a wall drain plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the situated between 65 and plug. 100 cm from the floor; Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp so
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond The first wash cycle GB with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. laundry, setting the 60°C programme. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to
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Description of the washing machine Control panel GB TEMPERATURE OPTION CLEANING button buttons and ACTION indicator lights button ON/OFF button DISPLAY START/PAUSE CHILD button and indicator SPIN LOCK light WASH Detergent dispenser drawer button button CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB DELAY TIMER button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense DELAY TIMER button: press to set a delayed start for detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and the selected wash cycle; the delay
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Display GB B A C The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAY TIMER option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear. Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected mos
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Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; increased drum rotation. It is useful when removing the GB the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a most stubborn stains. green colour. For lightly-soiled garments or a more delicate treatment of the fabrics, press button until the “Delicate” 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. level is reached. The cycle will reduce drum rotation Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed to ensure washing res
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Wash cycles and options Table of programmes and wash cycles GB Detergents Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed (°C) (rpm) CLEAN Plus 1 Anti Stain 40° 1100 4 - - - 180’ 2 Whites 60° 1100 4 - - - 180’ 60° Cotton Standard 60° (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 1100 6 53 1.03 49 190’ (Max. 90°) Cotton Standard 40° (2): lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours. 40° 1100 6 53 0.86 69 180’ 5 Cotton Standard 20°: lightly soiled resistant and del
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Detergents and laundry Whites: use this cycle 2 to wash white clothes. The Detergent dispenser drawer GB programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white Successful washing results also depend on the correct clothes over time. Use powder detergent for best results. dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not Cotton Standard 20°: use this cycle 5 for lightly soiled necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in cotton loads. The effective performance levels achi
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed Opening the porthole door manually GB in accordance with international safety regulations. The In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole following information is provided for safety reasons and door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the must therefore be read carefully. laundry, proceed as follows: General safety 1. remove the plug from the • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
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Care and maintenance 2. unscrew the lid by Cutting off the water and electricity GB rotating it anti-clockwise supplies (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit perfectly normal; wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine 3. clean the inside thoroughly; 4. screw th
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), GB make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start. • The door is not
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The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. GB The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy it
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Assistance Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
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195099803.01 09/2013 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service GB No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointserv
