Hotpoint WT640 manual

1 GB Description, 3 Installation, 4-7 Unpacking and levelling Remove the transit fixings Location Levelling W ater connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Bef or e you star t using your machine Control Panel Features, 8 Programmes and Option Modifiers , 9-13 Starting a programme Pr ogr amme T able Option modifiers Special f eatures Aut[...]

2 GB T o the Installer: Bef ore installation, fill in the product details on the back c over of this book. The inf ormation can be f ound on the rating plate. T o the User: Y ou must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them f or fu ture ref erence. OUR IDEAS. YOUR HOME. Instructions f or Installation [...]

3 GB Description  Please record the Model number and Serial number of your machine on the back co ver of this book for future ref erence.  The Serial number can be found on the inside door trim. Dispenser drawer Front adjustable f eet Control panel (  V aries by Model) I nterlocking door and release lever Rating plate Plumbing indicator li[...]

4 GB Unpacking 1. Using scissors, cut car efully along one corner post to remove the film. 2. Lift off the polystyrene top cap and remove the corner posts. 3. Caref ully lay the left side of the machine down onto the top cap.  We r ecommend that a second person helps to raise and lower the machine.  R ead these instructions car efully: the f [...]

5 GB Installation Remove the transit fixings IMPOR T ANT : Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings ( see Descr iption f or location ). ! Situated on either side of the rear panel, BOTH transit bolts MUST be removed bef ore use. ! Failure to do so may cause damage to your machine. ! I t is important the transit fixings and spacer[...]

6 GB W ater Connection Connecting the water inlet hose supplied. Remember that this is a cold-fill machine and the water inlet hose MUST be fitted to the rear of the machine and the cold water supply . Please use the new hose supplied ( located inside the drum ). Old hoses may cause leasks due to worn out washers or may split due to water pressure [...]

7 GB Installation Drainage Connection   Although you may need to move the hooked end support along the grey drainage hose, DO NOT remove it.   Whichever drainage method you use,make sure that the hooked end support is fixed level to, or above the Plumbing Indicator Line ( see Descr iption page 3). W e recommend one of the f ollowi[...]

8 GB Control panel f eatures Ultima control panel f eatures  Programme listing: T o consult a straight f orwar d chart of the diff erent progr ammes available.  Option buttons: T o select the options available ( see Programme T able and Option Modifier s ).  V ariable T emperature button: T o reduce the selected progr ammes wash temper atu[...]

9 GB 8. In addition to showing yo u the wash temperature an d spin speed f or your selected programme, the digital display will show you the time remaining until the end of the programme. - If T ime Delay option was selected the display will show the remaining until the start of the wash programme. 9. Start Ithe programme by pressing the Star[...]

10 GB D I l e b a L c i r b a F / e p y T e m m a r g o r P n o i t p i r c s e D . p m e T ) C ° ( d a o L x a M ) . s g K ( . x o r p p A e m m a r g o r P e m i T ) . n i m : h ( d e r i u q e R l a n o i t i d d A n o i t p O l i o S l e v e l n i p S d e e p S s n o i t p o e l b a l i a v A d e d n e m m o c e R t n e g r e t e D 1 h s a w e[...]

11 GB Option Modif iers and Special Features Option modifiers ! Not all options can be used on all programmes - (see Programme T able f or option availability ) .  W ash Enhance: Use this option to select a more intensive wash programme f or the cotton 60 °C and cotton 40 °C f or more heavily soiled items. Additionally , use this option on the[...]

12 GB GB Special f eatures ! N ot all special f eatures can be used on all programmes - ( see Pr ogramme T able f or option availability ).  Fast W ash: The Fast W ash programmes are designed f or lightly soiled loads delivering quick results f or smaller loads, using le s s energy . For loads with stains or increased soil levels which require d[...]

13 GB Option Modif iers and Special Features Automatic f eatures Unbalanced load detection The machine has an inbuilt f eature t o prevent it f rom spinning too f ast with an unbalanced load. When an unbalanced load is detected, the machine will attempt to redistribute the load in order to balance it evenly to achieve full spin speed. If this is no[...]

14 GB Did you know that with Hotpoint and Ariel you ll get the best washing results? Certain laundry products work better in some machines than others. At Hotpoint we know this is true because we ve done the research to prove it. We used real ever yday clothes and ran t est s to find out which washing powder works best with Hotpoint. The resu[...]

15 GB Care and Maintenance Changing the plug The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the f ollowing: Green and Yellow (Earth)wire to terminal marked  E  , symbol or coloured green and yellow Blue (Neutral) wire to terminal marked  N  or coloured black. Cross-bar Cord clamp ! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewira[...]

16 GB Prec autions and advic e General saf ety  Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations.  This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions.  Do not overload or underload the machine.In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundry and t[...]

17 GB Prec autions and advic e recautionsand Saf ety advic e ! This machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international saf e ty regulations. The f ollowing inf ormation is provided f or your saf ety and should be r ead caref ully .  This machine is designed f or domestic use only .  Bef ore using your machine make [...]

18 GB Something Wrong? T roubleshooting The machine wont start: (Nothing lights up on the control panel). Lights/Display illuminate on the control panel but the washcycle will not start. The machine f ails to fill with wate r . The machine does not drain or spin (during the first wash cycle,after installation). The machine does not drain or spin[...]

19 GB Something Wrong? T roubleshooting  The transit fixings were not removed correctly ( see Installation R emove the transit fixings ) - Failure to remove all the parts of the transit fixings will cause the machine to vibrate excessively during spin. Note: There are TWO transit fixings that need to be removed - two bolts, two washers, tw[...]

20 GB Service Bef ore calling the Service Centre:  Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see T roubleshooting).  If not, turn off the machine and call the Service Centre closest to you. ! Y ou will be charged f or a ser vice engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installatio[...]