Page 2 - Installation; Electric and water connections; Unpacking and levelling
2 GB Installation Levelling your appliance correctly will provide 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. Electri...
Page 4 - The first wash cycle
4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Re...
Page 6 - Description of the washing machine; Control panel
6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter- gents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”) . ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the ma- chine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. T...
Page 7 - Display
GB 7 Display The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The two upper strings A and B provide details of the wash cycle selected, the wash cycle phase in progress and all informa- tion relating to the progress status of the wash cycle. String C shows...
Page 8 - Running a wash cycle
8 GB Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the On/Off button ; the text POWER ON will appear on the display and 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...
Page 9 - Wash cycles and functions; Wash functions; Table of wash cycles
GB 9 Wash cycles and functions Wash functions Timer Saver If you select this option, the wash cycle duration will be redu- ced by up to 50%, depending on the selected cycle, thereby guaranteeing simultaneous water and energy saving. Use this cycle for lightly soiled garments. ! It cannot be used wit...
Page 10 - Special wash cycles; Load balancing system; Detergents and laundry
10 GB 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 fact cause a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use...
Page 11 - Precautions and tips; General safety
GB 11 Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.• Thi...
Page 12 - Care and maintenance
12 GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every 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 du- ring all maintenance wor...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
GB 13 Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”) , make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine d...
Page 15 - Assistance; Guarantee
GB 15 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven t...
Page 16 - After Sales Service; Recycling & Disposal Information
16 GB 195092403.02 06/2011 - 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 are the largest service team in Europe offering you access t...