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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    1 GB English, 1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Electric and water connections The first wash cycle T echnical details W ashing machine description, 6-7 Control pane Display Starting and Programmes, 8 Briefly: how to start a programme Programme table Personalisations, 9 Setting the spin cycle Setting the temperature Setting t[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB Installation  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 washing machine to inf orm the new owner as to its operation and f eatures.  Read these instructions caref ully: they contain vital inf ormation on inst[...]

  • Page 3

    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 wat e r .  We advise again[...]

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    4 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 o r coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N o [...]

  • Page 5

    5 T e c h ni c a l de ta il s Model HVF 34 4 Dime ns i ons 59.5 cm wide 85 cm h i gh 52.5 cm dee p Ca pacity f r om 1 t o 6 kg Ele c t r ic c o nnections pl ease r ef er t o t he tec hni c al d ata pl at e f i xe d t o t he m ac hi ne W at er c o nnections ma x imu m pressu re 1 MPa (10 ba r) minimu m pre ssure 0.05 MPa (0.5 b ar) d ru m ca pa cit [...]

  • Page 6

    6 GB Control panel W ashing machine description Control knob Display Detergent dispenser FUNCTION buttons S TAR T/ S T OP button ST ART /RESET button Detergent dispenser to add detergent and f abric softener (see page 10). FUNCTION buttons to select the f unctions available. The button corresponding to the f unction selected will remain on. SPIN V [...]

  • Page 7

    7 GB Display In addition to being a practical tool to programme your appliance (see page 9) , the display provides usef ul inf ormation concerning the wash cycle and status. Once you have pressed the ST ART /RESET button to start the programme, the display will indicate the amount of time left until the end of the wash cycle. If a delayed start has[...]

  • Page 8

    8 GB Star ting and Programmes Programme table Notes For the anti-crease f unction: see Easy iron, opposite page . The inf ormation contained in the table is purely indicative. Special programme Delicates (programme J f or Synthetics) is designed to wash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time: it only last s 30 minutes and allows you to s[...]

  • Page 9

    9 GB Personalisations Setting the spin cycle If , when the appliance is switched on, the KNOB is positioned on a programme with a spin cycle, a fixed appears. Press button and the maximum spin speed allowed f or the programme set will be displayed, and the icon flashes. Press it again and the values lower until they reach OFF , which indicates that[...]

  • Page 10

    10 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 softe[...]

  • Page 11

    11 GB Precautions and advice  The washing machine 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 caref ully . General saf ety  This appliance has been designed f or non- prof essional, household use and its f [...]

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    12 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 your a[...]

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    13 GB Y our washing machine could f ail to work. Before calling f or Assistance (see page 14) , make sure the problem can't easily be solved by consulting the f ollowing list. T roubleshooting Problem The washing machine won't start. The wash cycle won't start. The washing machine f ails to load water (The wording H2O is displayed). [...]

  • Page 14

    14 GB Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y o ur appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer  s guarantee, 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 workman[...]

  • Page 15

    15 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the c ourse 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 advisors and 1100 f ully qualified engineers on call to ensu[...]

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    16 GB 195066635.00 09/2007 - Xerox Business Services[...]