Hotpoint WMF540A manual

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

" 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 [...]

GB # T e c hn ica l dat a Model WMF 5 40 P/ G/ A/K Dime nsions width 5 9.5 cm hei ght 85 c m depth 53,5 cm 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 [...]

$ GB Description of the washing machine and star ting a w ash cy cle Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF button with indicator light: switches the machine on and off . If the indicator light is illuminated, this indicates that the machine is switche[...]

GB % Starting a wash cycle 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. All indicator lights will switch on f or a f ew seconds, then they will switch off and the ST ART /P AUSE indicator light will pulse. 2. Load the laundry and close the door. 3. Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme. 4. Set the washing temperature ([...]

& 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[...]

GB ' Personalisation Setting the temperature By pressing the TEMPERA TURE button to set the wash 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 cycl[...]

 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[...]

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[...]

 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[...]

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[...]

" 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 [...]

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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