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Hotpoint WDPG 8640 manual

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    1 GB English,1 GB W ASHER-DR YER ! This symbol reminds you to r ead this instruction manual. 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 washer -dryer , 6-7 Control panel Display How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 8 W ash cycles [...]

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    2 GB Installation Levelling your appliance correctly will pr ovide it with stability 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 ventilation beneath the washer -dryer . Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet h[...]

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

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    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 . Connect Brown wir e to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N [...]

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    5 GB T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model WDPG 8640 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 60,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg for the wash pr ogramme from 1 to 6 kg for the drying pr ogramme 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 MP[...]

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    6 GB Description of the washer -dryer Control panel TEMPERA TURE button W ASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF button SPIN button ST ART/P AUSE b u t t o n and indicator light DISPLA Y DR Y button OPTION b u t t o n s and indicator lights Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Dete[...]

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    7 GB Display B C A The display is useful when programming the machine and pr ovides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A ; if the DELA YED ST ART option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear . Moreover , pressing[...]

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    8 GB How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle 1 . SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes and wash cycles on the following pag[...]

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    9 GB W ash cycles and options Wash options Eco The Eco option saves energy by not heating the water used to wash your laundry – an advantage both to the environment and to your energy bill. Instead, intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing results w[...]

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    10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Successful washing results also depend on the corr ect dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a mor e efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing deterg[...]

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    11 GB Pr ecautions and tips ! This washer -dryer was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety r easons and must therefor e be read carefully . General safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with r educed physical, sensory[...]

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    12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Tur n off the w ater tap after ever y was h c ycle. This will lim it wea r on t he hy draul ic system insi de th e washer -dryer and hel p to p reven t lea ks. • Unplug the washer -dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washer -dryer • T[...]

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    13 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washer -dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Service ( see “ Service” ), make sure that the pr oblem 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 water or ‘H20?[...]

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    14 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The option lights and the ST ART/ P AUSE indicator light are flash rapidly and an error code appears on the display (eg F-01, F-..). The machine smells. The machine door cannot be opened. Door Seal damaged a[...]

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    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[...]

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    16 GB 195098119.00 11/2011 - 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 Europe of fering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully[...]