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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 W asher -dryer and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle W ash c ycles , 8 T able of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the tempe[...]
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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 Washer - dryer . Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet h[...]
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GB ! _ the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the T echnical details table (see page 5) ; _ the socket is compatible with the washing machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Y our appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket f or immediate use.[...]
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" GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals 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 [...]
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GB # T e ch n i ca l d a t a Mod e l WD L 52 0 P /G / A/K D im e n sion s wi dth 59.5 cm hei ght 85 cm depth 60 cm Cap a cit y f rom 1 to 7 kg f or t he wa s h programme f rom 1 to 5 k g f or the dry i n g programme E l ect rica l co nn e cti on s pl ea s e ref er t o t he tec hni c al dat a pl ate f i x ed t o t he mac hi ne W at e r co nn e cti o[...]
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$ GB Description of the W asher -dryer and star ting a wash c y cle Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF button: switches the W asher-dryer on and off . W ASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash c ycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION [...]
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GB % Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important inf ormation. This is what they can tell you: W ash c ycle 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,[...]
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& GB W ash c ycles Wash cycles T able of wash cy cles De sc r ipti on of the wash cy c le Ma x . temp. (°C ) Ma x . spe ed (r pm ) Dry i ng Det ergen ts Ma x . l o a d (kg) Cycl e dur ati on Wa s h Fabri c so ften er Normal Mi n i lo ad Normal Mi n i lo ad Es s e n tia l s c y c le s 1 Co t t o n : ex tr em ely so iled w hit es . 90° 1200 ll [...]
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GB ' Personalisation Setting the temperature T urn the TEMPERA TURE knob to set the wash temperature (see T able of wash c ycles ). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ). The W asher-dryer will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set f or each wash cycle. Settin[...]
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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 a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents bec[...]
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GB Precautions and tips ! This W asher-dryer 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 carefully . General saf ety This appliance was designed f or domestic use only . The W asher-dryer must only be used b[...]
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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 W asher-dryer and help to pre vent leaks. Unplug the W asher -dr yer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the W asher -dryer The outer parts[...]
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GB ! T roubleshooting Y our W asher-dryer could f ail to work. Bef ore contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre ( see A ssistance ), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the f ollowing list. Problem: The Washer -dryer does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The Washer -dryer does not take in water (the[...]
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" 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 reassurance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either w[...]
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GB # After Sales Service No one is better placed to care 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 ser vice team in Europe off ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to[...]
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$ GB WDL 520 - 195070003.03 02/2009 - Xerox Fabriano[...]