Hotpoint WT 400 Washer User Manual
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1. u 74 q v 7 fe D ig 5 7 Buryooysajqnou Od1AJ8S Washing machine description Control panel VARIABLE VARIABLE SPIN SPEED TEMPERATURE Knob Knob ON OFF Co Cc CO Cc button noon LOCKED O O ED START RESET button FUNCTION buttons Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric softener see page 10 LEDS to find out which wash cycle phase is under way If the Time Delay function has been set the time left until the programme starts will be indicated see page 7 FUNCTION buttons to select the functions available The button corresponding to the function selected will remain on VARIABLE SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed or exclude the spin cycle completely see page 9 VARIABLE TEMPERATURE knob to set the tem perature or the cold wash cycle see page 9 LID DOOR LOCKED led WASH PROGRAMME Knob ON OFF button to turn the washing machine on and off START RESET button to start the programmes or cancel any incorrect settings DOOR LOCKED Led to find out whether the washing machine is on and if the appliance door can be opened see page 6 WASH PROGRAMME knob to select the wash programmes see page 8 The retractable control knob press the centre of the knob for it to pop out The knob stays still during the cycle If this LED is on the appliance lid door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally to avoid any d2. e e g gt a ad1AJa8S E Hotpoint sa After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service ona Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your k
3. compartment 1 Detergent for pre wash powder compartment 2 Detergent for the wash cycle powder or liquid Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start l Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam compartment 3 Additives fabric softeners etc When pouring the softener in compartment 3 avoid exceeding the max level indicated The softener is added automatically into the machine during the last wash At the end of the wash programme some water will be left in compartment 3 This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners into the machine i e to dilute the more concentrated softeners Should more than a normal amount of water remain in compartment 3 this means the emptying device is blocked For cleaning instructions see page 12 The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid compartment 4 Bleach Bleach cycle Bleach is NOT required when using UK washing detergents ONLY USE washing machine laundry bleach in compartment 4 When pouring in the bleach be careful not to exceed the max level indicated on compartment 4 see figure You can run the bleach cycle for cotton programmes When used alone pour the bleach into compartment 4 and set the Rinse programme Most UK washing detergents do not require laundry bleach adding to the wash cycle 10 Preparing your laundry e Divide your laundry according to the type of fabric the
4. hand wash M 0303 Set programme K for all Hand wash garments using the appropriate detergent Precautions and advice The washing machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully General safety e This appliance has been designed for non professional household use and its functions must not be changed e This washing machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual e Never touch the washing machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet e Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket Pull the plug out yourself e Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures e Never force the washing machine door this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings e In the event of a malfunction do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs e Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation e Should it have to be moved proceed with the help 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 your laundry into the washing machine make sure the d
5. see page 5 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 instructions 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 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 re wearable 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 its
6. provide it with eq stability and avoid any vibrations noise and shifting during 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 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 operation and features Read these instructions carefully they contain vital information on installation use and safety Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the supply pipe to the water mains using a gas 3 4 attachment fitting the rubber gaskets and the filters supplied with the appliance and ensuring that they are firmly tightened to the taps The water supply pipe marked WHITE must be connected to the cold water tap the pipe marked RED must be connec ted to the hot water tap Before making the connections allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear 2 Connect the other angled end of the water inlet hoses to the washing machine screwing them onto the appliance s cold and hot water inlets situated on the top right hand side and in the low part of the rear of the appliance see figure aside Cold Water Adaptor If you have no hot water supply or your water pressure is low you can use a Y cold fill adapto
7. the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach l Do not use extensions or multiple sockets l The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed l The power supply cable must only be replaced by an authorised serviceman Warning The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected Hotpoint The first wash cycle Once the appliance has been installed and before you use it for the first time run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry setting the 90 C programme without a pre wash cycle Technical details Model WT 400 40 cm wide Dimensions 85 cm high 60 cm deep Capacity from 1 to 5 kg Electric voltage 230 240 Volts 50 Hz connections maximum absorbed power 2050 W maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 42 litres Water connections Spin speed up to 1000 rpm Control programmes programme 3 temperature 60 C according to IEC456 directive run with a load of 5 kg This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives 73 23 CEE of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent amendments 89 336 CEE of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments uo 3e e3Su uoiqdiu9saq s wweyfoJdd s u
8. E Hotpoint Kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Top Loading Washing machine Model WT 400 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Ey Contents Installation 3 4 5 English Unpacking and levelling 3 Electric and water connections 3 4 The first wash cycle 5 Technical details 5 Washing machine description 6 7 Control panel 6 How to open and shut the drum 7 Leds 7 Starting and Programmes 8 Briefly how to start a programme 8 Programme table 8 WT 400 Personalisations 9 Setting the temperature 9 Setting the spin cycle 9 Functions 9 Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser 10 Bleach cycle 10 Preparing your laundry 10 Special items 10 Precautions and advice 11 General safety 11 Disposal 11 Saving energy and respecting the environment 10 Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water or electricity supply 12 Cleaning your appliance 12 Caring for your appliance door and drum 12 Cleaning the pump 12 Checking the water inlet hose 12 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 12 Troubleshooting 13 Service 14 16 E Hotpoint Installation Keep this instr
9. amages wait for the LED to flash before you open the appliance door The rapid flashing of the LID DOOR LOCKED Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates there is an abnormality Call for Technical Assistance Leds The LEDS provide important information This is what they can tell you Delay set If the Time Delay start function has been enabled see page 9 once you have started the programme the LED corresponding to the delay set will begin to flash Prewash CD 2hr wash D lt 4hr TELLS Rinse CD 6hr Spin CD 9hr As time passes the remaining delay will be displayed and the corresponding LED will flash w ERE Prewash gt C D lt 2hr 7LLIN Wash CD 4hr Rinse CD 6hr Spin CD 9hr Once the set delay is complete the flashing LED will turn off and the programme set will start How to open and to close the drum E Hotpoint Cycle phase under way During the wash cycle the LEDs gradually illumi nate on to indicate the cycle phase under way by Prewash Wash 3 Rinse om Spin fo Note during draining the LED corresponding to the Spin cycle phase will be turned on Function buttons The FUNCTION BUTTONS also act like LEDS When a function is selected the corresponding button is illuminated If the function selected is incompatible with the programme set the button will flash and the function will not be enabled If you set a function that is incomp
10. and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers O For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk 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 risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut 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 cannot be locked shut 15 uo1ejje4sul uoi diuos q suolznedaig s ua6e30qg soewwesbo1d aues BurzooysejqnouL E Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employe
11. atible with another function you selected previously only the last one selected will be enabled A Opening Fig 1 Lift the external lid and open it completely B Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig 2 press the button indicated by the arrow in Fig 2 lightly downwards with one hand firmly resting on the doors to prevent them from suddenly opening and hurting your fingers therefore follow the appliance doors along as these unhook and open easily C Loading the washing machine Fig 3 D Shutting Fig 4 close the drum fully by first shutting the front door followed by the rear one then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly housed within the seat of the rear door after the hooks have clicked into position press both doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not come loose finally shut the external lid 5 D a 2 D E 5 uoidiuos q Buryooysejqnou aueg suoiznesaid s ue6e30q s wweu ousd JJAJ S Starting and Programmes Briefly starting a programme 1 Switch the washing machine on by pressing button All the LEDS will light up for a few seconds and the ON OFF LID DOOR LOCKED Led will begin to flash 2 Load your laundry into the washing machine add the detergent and any fabric softener see page 10 and shut the appliance door 3 Set the WASH PROGRAMME knob to the programme required Programme table Ol Set the wa
12. d by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer SERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 195 047 173 00 October 2004 16
13. e pair of siphons into the special housings and then to replace the dispenser into its seat clicking it into place fig 4 2 and 1 Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work Before calling for Assistance see page 14 16 make sure the problem can t easily be solved by consulting the following list Problem The washing machine won t start The wash cycle won t start The washing machine fails to load water The washing machine continuously loads and unloads water The washing machine does not drain or spin The washing machine vibrates too much during the spin cycle The washing machine leaks The DOOR LOCKED Led flashes rapidly at the same time as at least one other LED There is too much foam Possible causes Solution The appliance is not plugged into the socket or not enough to make contact There has been a power failure The appliance door is not shut properly The button has not been pressed The START RESET button has not been pressed The water tap is not turned on A delayed start has been set using the Time Delay see page 9 The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap The hose is bent The water tap is not turned on There is a water shortage The water pressure is insufficient The START RESET button has not been pressed The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see page 4 The free end of the hose is underwater
14. elf 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 correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals 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 or coloured Black If 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 If you are in any doubt 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 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 GREEN amp YELLOW _ 4 5 BROWN som M Ge srown_ QOL a CROSS BAR BLUE _ CORD GRIP The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when
15. itchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE 14 E Hotpoint Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange foran engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms
16. maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber that protects the Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance To recover any objects that have fallen into the 1 remove the plinth at the bottom on the front side of the washing machine by pulling from the side with your hands see figure 2 unscrew the lid rotating it anticlock wise see figure a little water may trickle out This is perfectly normal 3 clean the interior thoroughly 4 screw the lid back on 5 reposition the panel making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance Checking the water inlet hose pump situated in the lower part of the same Disassembly Press lightly on the large button on the front of the detergent dispenser and pull it upwards fig 1 12 Check the water inlet hose at least once a year If you see any cracks replace it immediately during the wash cycles water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open Never use hoses that have already been used How to clean the detergent dispenser Cleaning Then clean the dispenser under a tap fig 3 using an old toothbrush and once the pair of siphons inserted in the top of compartments 1 and 2 fig 4 have been pulled out check whether the same are not clogged and then rinse them Fig 3 Reassembly Do not forget to reinsert th
17. r see above figure Warning Do not connect appliance to a single outlet instantaneous water heater 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 fon the next page If the water inlet hose is not long enough contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman uondissseq uo 3e e3Su sowwesboid sjue6ue39q v a fe o a fa o 53 7 Bu gooys jqnouL JJAJ S Installation Connecting the drain hose 65 100 cm Connect the drain hose without bending it to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor alternatively place it over the edge of a basin sink or tub fastening the duct supplied to the tap see figure The free end of the hose should 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 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 e the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the Technical details table
18. r except for woollen and silk items with a maximum load of 3 kg We recommend the use of liquid detergent Personalisations Hotpoint Setting the temperature Variable Temperature Turn the VARIABLE TEM Setting the spin speed Variable Spin Programmes Cotton Synthetics Wool Silks Turn the VARIABLE SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the programme selected The maximum spin speeds for each programme are as follows Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm 800 rpm 600 rpm no speed for each programme Functions To enable a function 1 press the button corresponding to the desired function according to the table below 2 the function is enabled when the corresponding button is illuminated PERATURE knob to set the wash temperature see Programme table on page 8 The temperature can be lowered or even set to a cold wash No Heat The spin speed can be lowered or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting No Spin The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed higher than the maximum Note The rapid flashing of the button indicates that the corresponding function cannot be selected for the programme set iron Enabled Function Effect Comments with programmes Time Delay Delays the start Press the button repeatedly until the LED corresponding to pin of the wash by the desired delay is turned on ty up to 9 hours The fif
19. rinse cycles anti crease colours baby linen etc or delicate spin cycle Minimum iron Heavily soiled G 50 C A 78 Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease fast colours baby linen etc or delicate spin cycle Delicate colours all types of H 40 C z A 68 Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease slightly soiled garments or delicate spin cycle Daily wash Delicate colours all J 30 C X 30 Wash cycle rinse cycles and delicate types of slightlysoiled garments spin cycle Delicates Hand Wash Wool K 40 C A 48 Wash cycle rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle Silks Very delicate fabrics L 30 C i z 55 Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease curtains silk viscose etc or draining cycle PARTIAL PROGRAMMES Rinses Rinses e Rinse cycles and spin cycle Light Rinses gn Rinse cycles anti crease or draining inses Fast Spin Fast Spin Draining and heaw duty spin cycle Slow Spin Slow Spin Draining and delicate spin cycle Draining Ww Draining Notes For programmes F and L we advise against exceeding a wash load of 3 5 kg For the anti crease function see Reduce Creases opposite page The information contained in the table is purely indicative Special programme Daily 30 programme J for Synthetics is designed to wash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time it only lasts 30 minutes and allows you to save on both time and energy By setting this programme J at 30 C you can wash different fabrics togethe
20. rum is empty Disposal e Disposing of the packaging material observe local regulations so the packaging can be re used e Disposing of an old washing machine before scrapping your appliance cut the power supply cable and remove the appliance door Saving energy and respecting the environment Environmentally friendly technology Thanks to the latest Hotpoint technology your washing machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results an objective reached to respect the environment Saving on detergent water energy and time e To avoid wasting resources the washing machine should be used with a full load A full load instead of two half loads allows you to save up to 50 on energy e The pre wash cycle is only necessary on extremely soiled garments Avoiding it will save on detergent time water and between 5 and 15 energy e Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them to soak before washing will cut down the need to wash them at high temperatures A programme at 60 C instead of 90 C or one at 40 C instead of 60 C will save up to 50 on energy e Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on the water hardness how soiled the garments are and the amount of laundry you have to avoid wastage and to protect the environment despite being biodegradable detergents do contain ingredients that alter the natural balance of the environment In addition avoid using fabric
21. see page 4 The wall drainage system doesn t have a breather pipe If the problem persists even after these checks turn off the water tap switch the appliance off and call for Assistance If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building there may be drain trap problems causing the washing machine to load and unload water continuously In order to avoid such an inconvenience special anti drain trap valves are available in shops The programme does not foresee the draining some programmes require enabling the draining manually see page 8 The Reduce Creases function is enabled to complete the programme press the START RESET button see page 9 The drain hose is bent see page 4 The drain duct is clogged The drum was not unblocked correctly during installation see page 3 The washing machine is not level see page 3 The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and the wall see page 3 The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly see page 3 The detergent dispenser is obstructed to clean it see page 12 The drain hose is not secured properly see page 4 Call for Assistance because this means there is an abnormality The detergent is not suitable for machine washing it should bear the definition for washing machines or hand and machine wash or the like You used too much detergent 13 s u9649830q sowwesboud uolqzdis9seq uo ze e3SuU suoiznesaid e c oO o 7
22. sh temperature see page 9 Set the spin speed see page 9 Start he programme by pressing the START RESET button To cancel it keep the START RESET button pressed for at least 2 seconds When the programme is finished the ON OFF LID DOORLOCKED Led will flash to indicate that the appliance door can be opened Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to allow the drum to dry thoroughly Turn the washing machine off by pressing button Detergent Cycle Type of fabric and degree of soil A ald rat bwin length Description of wash cycle perat Pre Wash minutes wash Cottons Prewash Extremely soiled A 90 C n K e 140 Prewash wash cycle rinse cycles whites sheets tablecloths etc intermediate and final spin cycles Extremely soiled whites 5 Wash cycle rinse cycles sheets tablecloths etc p E s ae intermediate and final spin cycles Heavily soiled whites and fast c 60 C x 7 141 Wash cycle rinse cycles colours intermediate and final spin cycles Slightly soiled whites and delicate D 40 C E 82 Wash cycle rinse cycles colours shirts jumpers etc intermediate and final spin cycles Coloureds Slightly soiled E 30 C A i 73 Wash cycle rinse cycles delicate colours intermediate and final spin cycles Synthetics White Nylon Heavily soiled fast F 60 C E P 82 Wash cycle
23. softener as much as possible e f you use your washing machine from late in the afternoon until the early hours of the morning you will help reduce the electricity board s peak load The Time Delay Start function see page 9 helps to organise your wash cycles accordingly e f your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer select a high spin speed Having the least water possible in your laundry will save you time and energy in the drying process 11 GB Bulzooysejqnouy euey suoiznesaig s ueb1e30q s wweu oJdd uoigdus q uo 3e e3Su Od1AJaS Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply Turn off the water tap after every wash This will limit the wear of your appliance s water system and also prevent leaks pre chamber Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water Do not use solvents or abrasives Cleaning the detergent dispenser Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out see figure Wash it under running water this operation should be repeated frequently Caring for your appliance door and drum e Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self cleaning pump that does not require any
24. symbol on the label the colours separate coloured garments from whites e Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons e Do not exceed the weight limits stated below which refer to the weight when dry Sturdy fabrics max 5 kg Synthetic fabrics max 2 5 kg Delicate fabrics max 2 kg Wool 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 1 200 g 1 towel 150 250 g Special items Curtains fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load Use programme L which excludes the spin cycle automatically Quilted coats and windbreakers if they are padded with goose or duck down they can be machine washed Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2 3 kg repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle Trainers remove any mud They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments but not with whites Wool for best results use a specific detergent taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg Woolmark Platinum Care As gentle as a hand wash wosa Hotpoint sets a new standard of superior ao performance that has been endorsed by The Woolmark Company with the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care brand Look for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the washing machine to ensure you can safely and effectively wash wool garments labelled as
25. th time the button is pressed the function will be All disabled N B Once you have pressed the Start Reset button the delay can only be decreased if you wish to modify it Super Wash Allows for an impeccable wash v visibly whiter a r than a standard PRG Class A wash Reduce This option If you set this option programmes F G H L and Delicate Rinse All Creases reduces the will be suspended leaving the laundry to soak Anti crease Saaramimnes amount of and icon will flash etc ts tor Se creasing on to conclude the cycle press the START RESET button AB Fi K fabrics making to run the draining cycle alone set the knob to the relative and Rinse them easier to symbol y and press the START RESET button cycles Extra Rinse ho 5 Increases the efficiency of the rinse Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent A B C D E F G H and Rinse cycles uolqdiu9saq uolze ezsu sowwesbolid Bu gooys jqnouL eJ suoiqnesaiq sjuebue30q ad1A1aS Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent adding too much detergent won t necessarily make for a more efficient wash and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener as follows
26. uction 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 operation and features Read these instructions carefully they contain vital information on installation use and safety Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1 Unpack the washing machine 2 Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport If this is the case do not install it and contact your retailer 3 Remove the four protective screws and the rubber washer with the respective spacer situated on the rear of the appliance see figure 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 Warning should the screws be re used make sure you fasten the shorter ones at the top Packaging materials are not children s toys Levelling 1 Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor without resting it up against walls furniture cabinets or other 2 If the floor is not perfectly level com pensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet see figure the angle of inclination measured according to the worktop must not exceed 2 Hotpoint Levelling your appliance correctly will
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