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Hotpoint WML 540 P/G/A/K manual

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  • Page 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 cy cles, 8 T able of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the tempe[...]

  • Page 2

    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 washing machine. Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet h[...]

  • Page 3

    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.[...]

  • Page 4

    " 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 [...]

  • Page 5

    GB # T e c hn ica l dat a Model WML 5 40 P/ G / A /K Dime nsions width 5 9.5 cm hei ght 85 c m depth 60 c m Capacity f r om 1 t o 6 kg E lectric al c onnecti ons pl ease r ef er t o t he tec hni cal dat a p l at e f i x ed t o th e m ac hi ne W a te r connection s m ax i m um pr es s ur e 1 M Pa (1 0 b a r ) minimum pre ssure 0.05 MP a (0.5 ba r) d[...]

  • Page 6

    $ GB Description of the washing machine and star ting a w ash cy cle Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF  button: switches the washing machine on and off . W ASH CYCLE  knob: programmes the wash cycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTIO[...]

  • Page 7

    GB % Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important inf ormation. This is what they can tell you: W ash cycle phase indicat or 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. Function buttons and corresponding indica[...]

  • Page 8

    & GB W ash cy cles Wash cycles T able of wash cycles Eco Wash cycles The E co Cycles assure energy saving by eliminating the need of heating water and it s an advantage both t o your energy bill and the environment! These innov ative Eco programmes (Cotton, Synthetics and Fast W ash) are available f or various f abrics and diff erent quantit[...]

  • Page 9

    GB ' Personalisation Setting the temperature T urn the TEMPERA TURE knob to set the w ash temperature (see T able 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 f or each wash cycle. Sett[...]

  • Page 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 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[...]

  • Page 11

    GB  Precautions and tips ! This washing machine 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 caref ully . General saf ety  This appliance was designed f or domestic use only .  The washing machine must only be u[...]

  • Page 12

     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 washing machine and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer par[...]

  • Page 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 washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not take in wate[...]

  • Page 14

    " 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 reas surance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either [...]

  • Page 15

    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 service 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 195069181.02 05/2008 - Xerox Business Services[...]