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Hotpoint WDAL 8640G manual

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  • Page 1

    GB 1 ! This symbol reminds you to r ead this booklet. Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle T echnical data Description of the washer -dryer and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle W ash cycles, 8 T able of wash cycles Per[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB Installation Levelling your appliance correctly will pr ovide it with sta- bility 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 ventila- tion beneath the washer -dryer . Electric and water connections Connecting the water inl[...]

  • Page 3

    GB 3 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. If it is pla[...]

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    4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not corr espond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Gr een or Green & Y ellow . Con nect Br own wir e to term inal ma rked L o r co lou re d Re d. Connect Blue wire to terminal [...]

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    GB 5 T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model WDAL 8640 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 54 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg for the wash pr ogramme from 1 to 6 kg for the drying pr ogramme Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine W ater connections maximum pressur e 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressur e 0.05 MPa [...]

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    6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry” ). ON/OFF button: switches the washer -dryer on and off. WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du- ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION buttons with indicator light : used to select the available functions. T[...]

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    GB 7 Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Wash 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” phase, the indi[...]

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    8 GB W ash cycles T able of wash cycles Anti Stain: the programme 1 is suitable to heavily-soiled garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When running the programme, do not mix garments of different colours. We recom- mend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with special a[...]

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    GB 9 Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob 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 Turn the[...]

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    10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Successful washing results also depend on the corr ect dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a mor e efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contri- bute to environmental pollution. ! Use powder detergent for whi[...]

  • Page 11

    GB 11 Pr ecautions and tips ! This washer -dryer was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- lowing information is provided for safety r easons and must therefor e be read car efully . General safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu- ding children) with r educed physical, se[...]

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    12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Tur n of f th e wa ter tap aft er e very wa sh c ycle . Th is w ill lim it wea r on the hyd rau lic syst em i nsid e t he washer -dryer an d hel p to pre vent le aks. • Unplug the washer -dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washer -drye[...]

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    GB 13 T r oubleshooting Y our washer -dryer could fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre ( see “Assistance” ), make sure that the 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 fill with wa- ter or the indicator ligh[...]

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    14 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The indicator lights on the console are flashing 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. Ther[...]

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    GB 15 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of br eakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of pur chase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is pr oven to be defective because of either workmanshi[...]

  • Page 16

    16 GB 195098252.02 04/2013 - Xerox Fabriano 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 ar e the largest service team in Europe of fering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully[...]