Hotpoint Washer/Dryer WDF 740 P/G/A/K/X User's Manual
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1. following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully General safety e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone alcohol petrol kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer Items such as foam rubber latex foam shower caps waterproof textiles rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer Fabric softeners or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat cool down cycle to ensure that the items are left at a tem perature that ensures that the items will not be damaged WARNING Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated e This appliance was designed for dom2. will flash a sound signal will be emitted and the function will not be activated If a Function which is incompatible with another function selected previously only the most recent selection will remain active Starting a wash cycle Temperature indicator light When a temperature value is selected the correspon ding indicator light will illuminate O Drying indicator light When a drying value is selected the corresponding indi cator light will illuminate ote a D Child lock indicator light To activate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds When the indicator light is illuminated the control panel is locked This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally especially where there are children in the home To deactivate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds O Door locked indicator light If this indicator light is on the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally to avoid any damage wait for the indicator light to switch off before you open the appliance door wait approximately 3 minutes N B If the DELAY TIMER function is activated the door cannot be opened pause the machine by pressing the START PAUSE button if you wish to open it If the START PAUSE indicator light orange flashes rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light this indicates a problem has oc
3. CHILD LOCK button for 2 seconds The detergent is not suitable for machine washing it should display the text for washing machines or hand and machine wash or the like Too much detergent was used less detergent is required in soft water To comply with new energy saving regulations the machine is fitted with an automatic standby system Press ON OFF button for 3 seconds to acti vate the machine it can then either be switched off or a new programme selected Your washing machine contains sensors that monitor progress during the wash cycle eg Water Levels Temperatures Out of Balance loads Wash time pro gress Normally if your machine successfully completes the cycle there is unlikely to be anything wrong Remember you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation as listed above Not emptying contents from pockets may cause pump or drain blockages or may damage the machine Do not wash items which do not have a wash label or wash items that are not intended as machine washable 14 Assistance E Hotpoint Guarantee ca 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
4. DRYING button used to set the desired drying pro gramme see Personalisation TEMPERATURE button sets the temperature or the cold wash cycle see Personalisation DISPLAY indicates the time remaining for the selected wash cycle and if a delayed start has been programmed the time remaining until the start of the wash cycle CHILD LOCK button with indicator light activates or deactivates the control panel lock FUNCTION buttons with indicator light used to select the available functions The indicator light corresponding to the selected function will remain lit START PAUSE button with DRYING FUNCTION on cee button buceone Wich indicator light indicator lights CHILD LOCK button with indicator light WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights used to mo nitor the progress of the wash cycle The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in progress DOOR LOCKED indicator light indicates whether the door may be opened or not see next page START PAUSE button with indicator light starts or temporarily interrupts the wash cycles N B To pause the wash cycle in progress press this button the corresponding indicator light will flash orange while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase will remain lit in a fixed manner If the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is switched off the door may be opened wait approximately 3 minutes To start the wash cycle from the point at which
5. it was interrupted press this button again Standby mode This washing machine in compliance with new energy saving regulations is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected Press the ON OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again Hotpoint Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information This is what they can tell you Wash cycle phase indicator lights As the WASH CYCLE knob is rotated the indicator lights illuminate indicating the stages which will be performed by the machine in accordance with the selected wash cycle Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun the indicator lights switch on one by one to indi cate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress Wash a EN f Rinse hae S ay Note as soon as a drying Spi I level or time period has been pin i set this indicator light illu OL P minates to indicate that the Dry A E selected wash cycle will be Pe followed by a drying phase End of wash cycle END Note during the Drain phase the indicator light corre sponding to the Spin cycle phase will illuminate Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights When a function is selected the corresponding indicator light will illuminate If the selected function is not compatible with the pro grammed wash cycle the corresponding indicator light
6. until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the lead may not corre spond with the coloured markings identifying the termi nals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green amp Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N o
7. 8448 224 224 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Please note Our advisors will require the following information Model number C Serial number Co i Parts and Accessories We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate Dublin 17 D Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise the risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door 16
8. Instructions for use WASHER DRYER T LU This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual English 1 Contents Installation 2 3 4 5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Description of the Washer dryer and starting a wash cycle 6 7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles 8 WDF 740 P G A K X Table of wash cycles Personalisation 9 Setting the temperature Setting the drying cycle Functions Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips 11 General safety Disposal Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the Washer dryer Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting 13 14 Assistance 15 16 E Hotpoint Installation Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference Should the appliance be sold transferred or moved make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its opera tion and features Read these instructions carefully they contain vital information on installation use and safety Unpacking and levelling Unpacking This is a separate part of the polysty
9. are once they have towels been dried Iron dry slightly damp clothes easy to iron Synthetics Sheets aes 3 140 Cupboard dry H very dry clothes recommended for towel jamas Socks Gte If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater Wool vers etc 1 5 50 20 than the maximum stated load see adjacent table perform the wash cycle and when the cycle is complete divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum At this point follow the instructions provided for a Drying only cycle Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load N B when the drying is complete there is a cooling period even though the DRYING button is in the 0 position Drying only Turn the WASH CYCLE knob to one of the drying settings 11 12 13 according to the type of fabric then select the desired drying duration using the DRYING button Functions The various wash functions available with this Washer dryer will help to achieve the desired results every time To activate the functions 1 Press the button corresponding to the desired function 2 the function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated Note If the indicator light flashes rapidly this signals that this particular function may not be selected in conjunction with the selected wash cycle Delay Start To set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle press the button repeatedly until the desired delay ti
10. curred see Troublesho oting 1 Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON OFF button All the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds then only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START PAUSE indica tor light will flash 2 Load the laundry and close the door 3 Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme 4 Set the washing temperature see Personalisation 5 Set the drying cycle if necessary see Personalisation 6 Measure out the detergent and washing additives see Detergents and laundry 7 Select the desired functions 8 Start the wash cycle by pressing the START PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner in green To cancel the set wash cycle pause the machine by pressing the START PAUSE button and select a new cycle 9 At the end of the wash cycle the END indicator light will switch on The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will switch off indicating that the door may be opened wait approximately 3 minutes Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries completely Switch the washer dryer off by pressing the ON OFF button Wash cycles Table of wash cycles Max Detergents Max load kg Cycle er y Description of the wash cycle speed Drying d ratio rpm Fabric softener Essentials cycles Fa Joottons eweneens fojo e
11. e ee 7 3 a octtons urren somes fo woof e e fo a conons rin soles wines nd casos o woof e e 7 3 a ction realy sorea whites andresstartoonus a woof e e e 7 3 a courae Gorons righty sored ena erce coos ar woo fe e e 7 2 a Synne neevi sorea resserrer fo o e Fastwash 60 to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly not suitable Fico e jef o a for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand lo O je SSS Silk for garments in silk and viscose lingerie Special cycles 1 2 2 1 QIQ ojo n z a a Ley 40 40 30 1 40 5 30 1 Mlo 22S 2 3 3 O on P o Ag dsip y UO paydaya aq ued sajDA0 ysem ayy 40 UOIQeUNp ayL Partials wash cycles The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure the amount of detergent used the amount and type of load inserted load balancing and any wash options selected For all Test Institutes 1 Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 50229 set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 60 C 2 Long wash cycle for cottons set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40 C 3 Short wash cycle for cottons set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40 C Ready to Wear This cycle was designed t
12. e the programme time accordingly This is a safety feature to pre vent damage Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy item eg duvet quilt etc Try the programme again using a different load The dispenser drawer is blocked with detergent and requires cleaning The water pressure is too high and requires turning down turn down the tap on the water supply pipe slightly and try again The machine is tilting forwards It must be level when in its final position The fill hose is loose check both the cabinet and tap ends The fill hose is tight but still leaks if so replace the rubber washers or the fill hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The machine requires a service wash Run a 90 degree wash cycle with de tergent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes out shortly after the program has finished If there is no power to the machine you need to perform the manual unlo cking procedure see Precautions amp Tips The door seal has drainage holes at the bottom This is normal e The water level is correct if it can be seen at the bottom of the door Deactivate the Child Lock feature by pressing and holding in the
13. estic use only e Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet e Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket Hold the plug and pull Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the machine is in operation Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extre mely high temperatures Never force the porthole door This could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening e lf the appliance breaks down do not under any cir cumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself e Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating e The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle e f the appliance has to be moved work in a group of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care Never try to do this alone because the appliance is very heavy e Before loading laundry into the Washer dryer make sure the drum is empty e During the drying phase the door tends to get quite hot e Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that have been washed with flammable solvents e g trichlo rethylene e Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or similar elastomers e Make sure that the water tap is turned on during the drying cycles Disposal e Disposing of the packaging materials observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re used The E
14. g additive as follows Do not pour detergent into the middle compartment Detergent should only be poured into the compartment 1 compartment 1 Detergent for the wash cycle powder or liquid For best results liquid detergent should be poured in the dispenser immediately before the start of the pro gramme compartment 2 Additives fabric softeners etc The fabric softener should not overflow the grid Preparing the laundry e Divide the laundry according to the type of fabric the symbol on the label the colours separate coloured garments from whites e Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons e Do not exceed the listed values which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry Durable fabrics max 7 kg Synthetic fabrics max 3 kg Delicate fabrics max 2 kg Wool max 1 5 kg Silk max 1 kg How much does your laundry weigh 1 sheet 400 500 g 1 pillow case 150 200 g 1 tablecloth 400 500 g 1 bathrobe 900 1200 g 1 towel 150 250 g 10 Garments requiring special care Baby cycle this wash cycle 6 can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies while ensuring that all detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent A
15. 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 The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only The appliance has not been altered serviced maintained dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by us Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland The guarantee does not cover Damage resulting from transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with
16. me is displayed this may be between 1 hour and 24 hours To disable the function press the button until the text GFF is displayed N B Once you have pressed the START PAUSE button the delay time may only be decreased if you wish to modify it l This option is enabled with all programmes Mini Load This function is recommended for when the load of laundry is equal to half or less than half of the maximum recom mended load see Table of wash cycles l This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5 8 11 12 13 B C Super Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle and because of the increased cycle dura tion this function offers a high performance wash l This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B C Slow Spin 1400 600 By selecting this function reduces the spin speed l This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 8 10 11 12 13 C Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent adding too much detergent will not neces sarily result in a more efficient wash and may in fact a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam Open the detergent di spenser drawer and pour in the detergent or wa shin
17. nd no laundry using the wash cycle 1 E Hotpoint Technical data Model WDF 740 P G A K X width 59 5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 53 5 cm Capacit from 1 to 7 kg for the wash programme P y from 1 to 5 kg for the drying programme Electrical please refer to the technical data plate connections fixed to the machine maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar Water connections minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 52 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated Wash programme 1 temperature 60 C programmes using a load of 7 kg Drying first drying cycle performed with 2 kg load by selecting the dryness level the second drying cycle performed with EN 50229 5 kg load by selecting the H dryness level according to regulation This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2006 95 EC Low Voltage 2002 96 EC Description of the Washer dryer and starting a wash cycle Control panel ON OFF button WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights DISPLAY DOOR LOCKED indicator light TEMPERATURE Detergent dispenser drawer WASH CYCLE knob Detergent dispenser drawer used to dispense de tergents and washing additives see Detergents and laundry ON OFF button switches the machine on and off WASH CYCLE knob programmes the wash cycles During the wash cycle the knob does not move
18. ng A cooling down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle If the clothes appear too hot to handle leave the door open to allow to cool further before removing from the machine The water inlet hose is kinked The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply The water pressure is too low The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine There is no water supply to the house The inlet valve filter is blocked The START PAUSE button has not been pressed It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the standpipe the U bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose The Pump filter is blocked see Care amp Maintenance The drain hose is kinked New Installation The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed if con nected under a sink The drain hose or sink trap is blocked Programme times will vary due to water pressure the incoming water temperatu re and if the wash load goes out of balance This will increase the programme time accordingly see The machine wont spin properly below Mos
19. nnections Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tap using a 3 4 gas threaded connec tion see figure Before performing the connection allow the wa ter to run freely until it is perfectly clear Bd ILD 2 Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine screwing it onto the ap pliance s cold water inlet situated on the top right hand side on the rear of the appliance see figure N 3 Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table on the page 5 If the water inlet hose is not long enough contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water throu gh Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine E Hotpoint Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose without bending it to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor The drain hose may be connected to an under sink trap Before connec ting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot Where it connects to the waste water pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap If it is placed over the edge of a basin or sink be sure the free end of the hose sho
20. o wash and dry lightly soiled small loads quickly By selecting this cycle it is possible to wash and dry a maximum load of 1 kg in just 60 minutes Please note this is an automatically programmed wash and dry cycle therefore it is not possible to manually et a drying time or drying level in conjunction with this cycle l s Please note the Drying indicator illuminates only during the drying phase of the cycle not when the cycle is first selected Anti crease This function interrupts the wash programme and the washing is left to soak in water before the appliance is drained It is automatically activated with programme 10 Silk and helps to prevent the formation of creases To complete the cycle press the START PAUSE button Personalisation E Hotpoint Setting the temperature By pressing the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash temperature see Table of wash cycles The temperature may be lowered or even set to a cold wash The washer dryer will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle Setting the drying cycle Table of Drying times guideline values The desired drying cycle type may be set by pressing the DRYING button once or several times Two options are avai type load kg dry dry 4 lable Clothing of diffe A Based on time from 40 to 180 minutes Cotton rent sizes Terry 5 140 B Based on the how damp the clothes
21. problem cannot be solved easily using the following list Problem The machine does not switch on The wash cycle does not start The machine does not dry The clothes are too hot when the drying cycle is finished The machine does not fill with water or the indicator light for the first wash cycle stage flashes rapidly The machine continuously fills with water and continually drains away or Water left in the drum or Stuck on wash The machine does not drain or spin START PAUSE flashing orange The wash programme takes too long The Display sticks at one time to end for more than 1 Minute or the Display changes the estimated Time to End during the programme The machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle The top of the drain hose is too low Possible causes Solutions 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 door is not closed properly The ON OFF button has not been pressed The START PAUSE button has not been pressed The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine The DELAY TIMER has been selected The CHILD LOCK is activated see The machine just beeps when a pro gramme or option is selected below Check the 2 sections above The DRY button has been pressed to exclude dryi
22. pulling it out see figure Wash it under running wa ter this operation should be repeated frequently Caring for the door and drum of your appliance e Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to pre vent unpleasant odours from forming 12 Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part T Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdriver remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine see figure 2 unscrew the lid by rota ting it anti clockwise see figure a little water may trickle out This is per fectly normal 3 clean the inside thoroughly 4 screw the lid back on 5 reposition the panel making sure the hooks are secu rely in place before you push it onto the appliance Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year If there are any cracks it should be replaced immediately during the wash cycles water pressure is very strong and a cra cked hose could easily split open Never use second hand hoses Troubleshooting E Hotpoint Your Washer dryer could fail to work Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre see Assistance make sure that the
23. r coloured Black f a 13 amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board f you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH E GREEN amp YELLOW gt cL BROWN om hore 13 ampere fuse BLUE au KAY aS 17 CORD GRIP Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above The washing machine should not be installed in an out door environment not even where the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to damp rain and thunderstorms When the Washer dryer is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach Do not use extensions or multiple sockets The power supply cable must never be bent or dange rously compressed The power supply cable must only be replaced by an au thorised serviceman Warning The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected The first wash cycle Once the appliance has been installed and before you use it for the first time run a wash cycle with deter gent a
24. rene base and should be removed with the base IMPORTANT check when unpacking your machine 1 Unpack the washing machine 2 Check whether the washing machine has been dama ged during transport If this is the case do not install it and contact your retailer 3 Remove the 4 protecti ve screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer situated on the rear of the appliance see 4 Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided 5 Keep all the parts you will need them again if the washing machine needs to be moved to another location Packaging materials are not children s toys Levelling Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly 1 Install the washing ma chine on a flat sturdy floor without resting it up against walls furniture cabinets or other also the installation leaflet 2 If the floor is not perfectly level compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet see figure the angle of inclination measu red according to the worktop must not exceed 2 Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations noise and shifting du ring operation If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the washing machine Electric and water co
25. t Common Cause The display time is for guidance only itis not a precise time to finish and may vary The feet have not been adjusted enabling the machine to rock New Installation Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers or the Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the machine The machine is trapped between cabinets and or walls The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning but at a lower speed 13 The machine is noisy The machine wont spin properly The machine leaks from the dispenser The machine leaks other than dispenser The START PAUSE indicator light illuminates Orange and the function indicator lights flash rapidly The machine smells The machine door cannot be opened Door Seal damaged at the bottom The water level is too low when the machine is washing The machine just beeps when a pro gramme or option is selected Child Lock Symbol is lit There is too much foam After completing the programme or before starting a programme the ma chine has turned itself off no lights General There will always be some motor pump and drum noise during spin 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 increas
26. t the end of the wash cycle the machine will slowly rotate the drum to prevent the formation of creases to end the cycle press the START PAUSE button Shirts use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various fabrics and colours It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases Wool all wool garments can be washed using programme 9 even those carrying the hand wash only Wy label For best results use special detergents and do not exceed 1 5 kg of laundry Silk use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk garments We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes Curtains fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag Use wash cycle 10 Load balancing system Before every spin cycle to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed If after several at tempts the load is not balanced correctly the machine spins at a reduced spin speed If the load is excessively unbalanced the Washer dryer performs the distribution process instead of spinning To encourage improved load distribution and balance we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load Precautions and tips E Hotpoint This Washer dryer was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations The
27. uld not be underwater We advise against the use of hose extensions in case of absolute need the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpi pe that the end does not go down more than 15cms 6 inches If the hose is pushed down too far this may cause the machine to self syphon ie continuously empty as it is filling Electric connection Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket make sure that e the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law e the socket is able to sustain the appliance s maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table see page 5 the supply voltage is included within the values indica ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine e the socket is compatible with the washing machine s plug If this is not the case replace the socket or the plug Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instruc tions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used
28. uropean Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance 11 Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity sup plies e Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks e Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du ring all maintenance work Cleaning the washing machine The outer parts and rubber components of the applian ce can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water Do not use solvents or abrasives Note only for INOX model the external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a non abrasive cloth which has been dampened with water Do not use solvents or abrasive product Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove the dispenser by raising it and
29. us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers There will be a charge for our engineer s time To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance simply call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 ROI 01 230 0800 Extended Guarantees We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the life of your policy To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08448 226 226 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233 Free Helpdesk Service We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership Simply call our Hotpoint Service Hotline on 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 for telephone assistance or where necessary to arrange for an engineer to call If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back 15 195108577 00 11 2012 Xerox Fabriano aB After Sales Service 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 0
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