Hotpoint HF8B 593 manual

1 GB 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 and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle W ash cycles, 8 T able of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temperatu[...]

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 washing machine. Electric and water connections Connecting the water in[...]

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; 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[...]

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 wi re to ter mina l m arke d L or colo ur ed R ed. Connect Blue wire to terminal [...]

5 GB T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model HF8B 593 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 60 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg 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 (0.5 bar) drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1500 rotations [...]

6 GB Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). ON/ OFF but ton: swi tch es t he w ashi ng mach ine on and off. WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du- ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION but[...]

7 GB Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: W ash 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. Fu nc ti on bu tt on s a nd c or res po nd [...]

8 GB W ash cycles T able of wash cycles W ash cycles Description of the wash cycle Max. temp. (°C) Max. speed (rpm) Detergents Max. load (kg) Residual dampness % Energy consumption kWh T otal water lt Cycle duration W ash Fabric softener Essentials 1 Anti Stain 40° 1500   5 - - - 180’ 2 Whites 60° 1500   5 - - - 180’ Cotton Stand[...]

9 GB Personalisation 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 washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. ! Exception: if[...]

10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Successful 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 fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contri- bute to environmental pollution. ! Use powder detergent for white[...]

11 GB Pr ecautions and tips ! This washing machine 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 was designed for domestic use only . • This app lian ce i s n ot i nten ded for [...]

12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Tur n of f th e w ater tap af ter ever y w ash cycl e. T his wil l li mit wea r on the hy drau lic sys tem insi de the wash ing mac hine and hel p to pr even t le aks . • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du- ring all maintenance work. Cleaning the washin[...]

13 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sur e 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 lig[...]

14 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . T he m ac h in e l e ak s ( ot he r t ha n di - s pe ns er ) . 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 mac[...]

15 GB 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[...]

16 GB 195108618.01 01/2013 - 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 Eur ope offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully[...]