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Hotpoint WMF 740 P/G/A/K/X manual

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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    1 GB English, 1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and wat er supplies The first wash c ycle T echnical data Description of the washing machine and star ting a wash cy cle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle W ash cycles, 8 T able of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temp[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

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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; T he d r ai n h os e m a y be c on ne c te d t o a n u nd er - si n k t ra p. Be f or e c on n ec ti n g t he d ra in ho s e fr o m t he m a ch i ne e ns ur e t h at a n y b la nk s o r r em ov[...]

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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 WMF 740 P/G/A/K/X Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 53,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 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 52 litres Spin speed up to 1400[...]

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    6 GB Description of the washing machine and star ting a wash c y cle Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense de- tergents and w ashing additives (see “Det ergents and laundry”). ON/OFF button with indicator light: swit ches the machi- ne on and off . If the indicator light is illuminated, this indicates that the machine is sw[...]

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    7 GB Star ting a wash cy cle 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF butt on. All the indicator lights will turn on f or a f ew seconds, then only the indicator lights relative t o the selected programme settings will remain lit and the ST ART /P AUSE indica- tor light will flash. 2. Load the laundr y and close the door . 3. Set the[...]

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    8 GB W ash cy cles T able of w ash cycles W ash cycles Description of the wash cycle Max. temp. (°C) Max. speed (rpm) Detergents Max. load (kg) Max. load (kg) Cycle duration W ash Fabric softener Normal Mini load Essentials cycles 1 Cottons: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1400   7 3 1 Cottons (1-2): heavily soiled whites. 60° 1400   7 [...]

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    9 GB Personalisation Setting the temperature By pressing the TEMPERA TURE butt on to set the wash temperature (see T able of w ash cycles). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold w ash ( ). The washing machine will automatically pre vent you from selecting a t emperature which is higher than the maximum value set f or each wash cycle[...]

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    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 neces- sarily result in a more eff icient 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 detergent s bec[...]

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    11 GB Prec autions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and construct ed 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 . • This appli ance is no t int end ed f [...]

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    12 GB Care and maint enanc e Cu t ti ng o f f th e wa t er a nd e le ct ri ci t y su pp li e s • Tur n off the water tap afte r eve ry wa sh cy cle. This will lim it we ar on the hydr aulic syst em in side the washi ng mac hine and h elp t o pr event leak s. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du- ring all maintenance work. Cleani[...]

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    13 GB 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 machine does not switch on. The wash cy cle does not star t. The machine does not fill with w ater or the indic[...]

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    14 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks f rom the dispenser . T he ma ch i ne le ak s (o th e r t ha n d is p en se r ). The indicator lights on the c onsole are flashing rapidly . The machine smells. The machine door cannot be opened. Door Seal damaged at the bottom. The water lev el is too low when the mach[...]

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    15 GB Assistanc e Guarantee 12 Months Parts and L abour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer ’ s guarantee , which covers the cost of break down repairs f or twelve months f rom the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time , your appliance is proven t o be def ective because of either w[...]

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    16 GB 195093886.00 05/2011 - Xerox Fabriano Aft er Sales Service No one is better placed t o care f or your Hotpoint applianc e 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 of f ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1[...]