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  • Page 1

    GB 1 English,1 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 washing machine, 6 -7 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle, 8 W ash cycles and f unctions, 9 T able of wash cycles Wash functions Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent disp[...]

  • Page 2

    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 to allow enough room f or ventilation beneath the washing machine. Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet[...]

  • 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. Bef ore connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot. If it is plac[...]

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    4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the t erminals 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 N or[...]

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    GB 5 T echn i c a l d at a Model WMD 94 0 P /G / A/K Di men sions width 5 9.5 cm hei ght 85 c m depth 60 cm Capacity f ro m 1 t o 8 kg E lectrical c onn ection s p l ea se re f e r t o t he t ec h ni c al d at a p l at e f i x ed to t he m ac hi n e W at er c onn ection s ma xi mum pre ssure 1 MPa ( 10 ba r) minimum pressu re 0 . 05 MPa ( 0.5 ba r)[...]

  • Page 6

    6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). There is a key which provides a summary of the available wash cycles inside the detergent dispenser drawer; this may be consulted at any time. ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine on or off . The ST ART /P AUS[...]

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    GB 7 Display T he display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of inf ormation. The two upper text strings A and B provide details of the wash cycle you have selected, the wash cycle phase in progress at any given time and all inf ormation relating to the progress status of the w ash cycle. String C shows the time remain[...]

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    8 GB Running a wash cycle 1. S WITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the On/Off button ; the text HELLO will appear on the display and the ST AR T /P AUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour . 2. L OAD THE LAUNDR Y . Open the porthole door. Load the laundr y , making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of prog[...]

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    GB 9 W ash c y cles and f unctions W ash f unctions Super W ash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle duration, this function off ers a high-per f ormance wash.  It cannot be used with the , , and Partial wash cycles . Reduced Creases By selecting this function, th[...]

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    10 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 cause a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents b[...]

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    GB 11 Precautions and tips ! This washing machine 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 .  The washing machine must only be used[...]

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    12 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 washing machine and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer part[...]

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    GB 13 T roubleshooting Y our washing machine 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 washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not take in water ([...]

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    14 GB Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our 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 reas surance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either workman[...]

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    GB 15 After Sales Service No one is better placed to c are f or 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 ser vice team in Europe off ering you acces s to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call t[...]

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    16 GB WMD 940 - 195068515.03 02/2009 - Xerox Fabriano[...]