Hotpoint WT 400 manual

Instructions f or Installation and Use T op Loading W ashing machine Model WT 400[...]

2 GB English W A SHING MACHINE WT 400 Instructions f or use GB Contents Installation, 3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling, 3 Electric and water connections, 3-4 The first wash cycle, 5 T echnical details, 5 W ashing machine description, 6-7 Control panel, 6 How to open and shut the drum, 7 Leds, 7 Starting and Programmes, 8 Briefly: how to start a progra[...]

3 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.  K eep this instruction manual in a safe place f or f uture ref erence[...]

4 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; alternatively , place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, f astening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure) . The free end of the hose should not be under wat er .  We advise agains[...]

5 If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fu se, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualif ied electrician bef ore use. How to connect an alternative plug: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the f ol[...]

6 GB W ashing machine description Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and f abric softener (see page 10). LEDS: t o f ind out which wash cycle phase is under way . If the Time Delay f unction has been set, the time left until the programme starts will be indicated (see page 7) . FUNCTION buttons: to select the f unctions available. The button cor[...]

7 GB Cycle phase under way: During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illumi- nate on to indicate the cycle phase under way: Prewash W a s h Rinse Spin Note: during draining, the LED corresponding to the Spin cycle phase will be turned on. Function buttons The FUNCTION BUTTONS also act like LEDS. When a function is selected, the corresponding butto[...]

8 GB T yp e of f a b r ic and degr ee of soil Progr am - mes Wa s h temp er at. Det ergent Fa bri c s of tener Cy cle length (minutes) De s crip tion of was h cy cle Pre - wa sh Wa s h Co tton s Prew ash- E xt remel y soi l ed white s ( she e t s, ta blecloth s, e tc.) A 90°C   14 0 Pr ew ash , w a s h c y c l e , r i n s e c y c l e s , [...]

9 GB F unction Eff ect Comm ents Enab led wit h pr ogr a mmes : Time Del ay Delays the st art of t he w ash by up t o 9 hours. Pr es s the b ut t on repea t edl y unt i l the LE D c or r es pond i ng t o the desi red delay i s turne d on . T he f i fth time the bu t ton is pr esse d, th e f u n ct ion will be dis abled. N . B .: On c e you ha v e p[...]

Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make f or a more efficient wash, and may in f act cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and f abric softener , [...]

Precautions and advice  The washing machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international saf ety regulations. The f ollowing inf ormation is provided f or your saf ety and should consequently be read carefully . General saf ety  This appliance has been designed f or non- prof essional, household use and its f unction[...]

12 GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply  T urn off the water tap after ever y wash. This will limit the wear of your appliance's water system and also prevent leaks.  Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of your a[...]

13 GB Y our washing machine could f ail to work. Bef ore calling f or Assistance (see page 14-16) , make sure the problem can't easily be solved by consulting the f ollowing list. T roubleshooting Problem The washing machine won't start. The wash cycle won't start. The washing machine f ails to load water . The washing machine contin[...]

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15 Guarantee "Satisf action guaranteed or your money back" W e give you a unique 'satisf action guaranteed' promise  - valid f or 90 days -  after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theservic ec entre.c o.uk and where[...]

16 GB Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete conf idence in both the appliances and services we off er . Repair Service and Inf ormation Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www .theservic ec entre .c o.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note[...]