Hotpoint WMD 960 A manual

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 functions, 9 T able of wash cycles Wash functions Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent dispe[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

GB 5 T e c h n i c a l da t a Model WMD 960 A Di men sions width 5 9.5 cm hei ght 85 c m depth 60 cm Capacity f r om 1 t o 8 kg E lectrical c o nne ction s p l ea s e r ef er t o t he t ec hn i c al da ta p l at e f i x ed t o t he m ac hi ne W a te r c o nne ction s ma xi mu m p re ssure 1 MPa ( 10 ba r) minimum pressu re 0 . 05 MPa ( 0.5 ba r) d [...]

6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine on or off . The ST AR T /P AUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. T o switch off the washing machine during the[...]

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 wash cycle. String C shows the time remaini[...]

8 GB Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the On/Off button ; the text HELLO will appear on the display and the ST ART /P AUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour . 2. LO AD THE LAUNDRY . Open the porthole door . Load the laundr y , making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of progra[...]

GB 9 W ash c ycles 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 f unction 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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 ([...]

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[...]

GB 15 After Sales Service No one is better placed to c are 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 acces s to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to [...]

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