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Hotpoint BWD 129 manual

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    Instructions f or Installation and Use W asher -dryer Model BWD 129[...]

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    1 GB English,1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7 Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 4 T echnical details, 5 Instructions f or the fitter , 6-7 W asher -dryer description, 8-9 Control panel, 8 Leds, 9 Starting and Programmes, 10 Briefly: how to start a programme, 10 Programme table, 10 Personalisati[...]

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    GB  Keep this instruction manual in a saf e place f or f uture ref erence. Should the appliance be sold, transf erred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the Washer -dr yer to inf orm the new owner as to its operation and f eatures.  Read these instructions caref ully: they contain vital inf ormation on installation, use an[...]

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    3 GB 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; alternatively , place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, f astening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure) . The free end of the hose should not be under water .  We advise against[...]

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    " GB If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp f use, 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 bef ore use. How to connect an alternative plug: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with t[...]

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    5 GB Service T roubleshooting Precautions Care Programmes Detergents Installation Description T ec hnic al det ails Mode l BWD 12 9 Dime ns io ns 59.5 cm wi de 81, 5 cm h igh 54 cm de ep Cap acit y f r o m 1 t o 5 kg f o r t he w as h p r og ra m me ; f r om 1 t o 4 kg f o r t he drying progr amme El ectr ic connecti ons vo lta g e 2 3 0 /2 4 0 V o[...]

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    $ GB Instructions for the fitter 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 ont[...]

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    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[...]

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    & GB Control panel W asher -dryer description Detergent dispenser ON/OFF Button ST A RT/ RESET Button M V ARIABLE TEMPERA TURE Knob PROGRAMME Knob Leds FUNCTION B uttons DRYING PROGRAMME Knob DOOR LOCKED Led Detergent dispenser:  to add detergent and f abric softener (see page 12). LEDS: to find out which wash cycle phase is under way . If t[...]

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    9 GB DOOR LOCKED led: If this LED is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damages, w ait f or the LED to flash bef ore you open the appliance door .  The rapid flashing of the DOOR LOCKED Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates there is an abnormality . Ca ll f or [...]

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     GB Star ting and Programmes Programme table Notes For the A nti-crease f unction, please see page 12 . The inf ormation contained in the table is purely indicative. Special programme Daily 30' (programme H f or Synthetics) is designed to w ash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time: it only lasts 30 minutes and allows y[...]

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    11 GB Personalisations Setting the temperature (V ariable T emperature ) T urn the V ARIABLE TEMPERA TURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table on page 1 0 ) . The temperature can be lowered, or even set to a cold wash (C ol d ). Set the drying cycle (Drying Programme) T urn the DRYING PROGRAMME knob to set the desired dr ying type.[...]

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     GB Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make f or a more efficient wash, and may in f act 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 f abric soft[...]

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    13 GB Precautions and advice  The W asher-dr yer was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international saf ety regulations. The f ollowing inf ormation is provided f or your saf ety and should consequently be read carefully . General saf ety  This appliance has been designed f or non- prof essional, household use and its func[...]

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    " GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply  T urn off the water tap after ever y wash. This will limit the wear of your appliance's water system and also prevent leaks.  Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of[...]

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    15 GB Y our W asher-dryer could f ail to work. Bef ore calling f or Assistance (see page 17) , make sure the problem can't easily be solved by consulting the f ollowing list. T roubleshooting Problem The W asher-dryer won't star t. The wash cycle won't start. The Washer -dryer f ails to load water . The W asher -dryer continuously lo[...]

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    % /* Service T roubleshooting Precautions Care Programmes Detergents Installation Description Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our applianc e has the benefit of our manuf acturer s guarantee, which co vers the cost of break down repairs for twelve months f rom the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , with[...]

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    195.044 .614 .04  February 2006 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 service team in Europe off ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advi[...]