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  • Page 1

    GB  English, 1 ! This symbol reminds you to read this booklet. Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle T echnical data Instructions f or the fitter Description of the W asher -dryer and starting a wash cycle, 8-9 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash c[...]

  • Page 2

    GB Installation Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the f eet in such a way as t o allow enough room f or ventilation beneath the W asher- dryer . Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet [...]

  • Page 3

    GB !  the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the T echnical details table (see page 5) ;  the socket is compatible with the washing machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Y our appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket f or immediate [...]

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    " GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as f ollows: Connect Green & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked [...]

  • Page 5

    GB # T e ch n i ca l da t a Mod e l BHW D 1 2 9 D im e n sio n s wi dth 59.5 cm hei ght 81 , 5 c m depth 54 ,5 cm C a p a cit y f r om 1 t o 6, 5 k g f or t he w as h p r og r am me f rom 1 to 5 k g f or the dryi ng progr am me E l e ctrica l co nn e ct io ns pl ea s e ref er t o the t ec hni c al data pl ate f i x ed t o t he mac hi ne W a t e r c[...]

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    $ GB Instructions f or the fitt e r Mounting the wooden panel onto the door and inserting the machine into cabinets: In the case where the machine must be shipped f or final installation after the wooden panel has been mounted, we suggest leaving it in its original packaging. The packaging was designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel [...]

  • Page 7

    GB % Using the Drilling T emplate. - T o trace the positions of the holes on the left-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top left side of the panel using the lines traced on the extremities as a ref erence. - T o trace the positions of the holes on the right-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top righ[...]

  • Page 8

    & GB Description of the W asher -dryer and star ting a wash cy cle Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF  button: switches the Washer -dr yer on and off . W ASH CYCLE  knob: programmes the wash cycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTI[...]

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    GB ' Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important inf ormation. This is what they can tell you: W ash cycle phase indicator lights Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress. Note: during the "Drain" ph[...]

  • Page 10

     GB W ash c y cles Wash cycles T able of wash cycles De s c ripti o n of the was h c y c l e Ma x . tem p. (°C ) Ma x . spe e d (r pm) Dry i ng D ete rg ents Ma x . l o a d (kg) Cy cle dur ati on Wa s h Fabri c so ftener Normal Mi n i l oa d Normal Mi n i l oa d Es s en ti a l s c y c le s 1 Cott on: ex trem ely so iled w hit es. 90° 1200 l[...]

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    GB  Personalisation Setting the temperature T urn the TEMPERA TURE knob to set the wash temperature (see T able of wash cycles ). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ). The W asher -dryer will automatically prevent you from selecting a t emperature which is higher than the maximum value set f or each wash cycle. Setti[...]

  • Page 12

     GB Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in f act a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents becaus[...]

  • Page 13

    GB ! Precautions and tips ! This Washer -dr yer was designed and constructed in accordance with international saf ety regulations. The f ollowing inf ormation is provided f or saf ety reasons and must theref ore be read caref ully . General saf ety  This appliance was designed f or domestic use only .  This appliance is not intended for us[...]

  • Page 14

    " GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies  T urn off the water tap after ever y wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the W asher-dr yer and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the W asher-dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the W asher -dryer The outer p[...]

  • Page 15

    GB # T roubleshooting Y our W asher-dryer could f ail to work. Bef ore contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre ( see  Assistance ), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the f ollowing list. Problem The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine does not dry . The clothes are too hot w[...]

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    $ GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks f rom the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The 'ST ART /P AUSE' 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. [...]

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    GB % Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer  s guarant ee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs f or twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either workm[...]

  • Page 18

    & GB After Sales Service No one is better placed to care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working lif e than us - the manuf acturer . Essential Contact Inf ormation Hotpoint Service W e are the largest ser vice team in Europe off ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 f ully qualified engineers on ca[...]

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