Page 2 - Installation; Unpacking and levelling; Unpacking; Electric and water connections; Connecting the water inlet hose
2 GB Installation ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, tran- sferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. ! Read these instructions carefully:...
Page 3 - Earth
GB 3 Connecting the drain hose C o n n e c t t h e d r a i n hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; The drain hose may be connected to an under-sink trap. Be- fore connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks o...
Page 4 - BLUE; The first wash cycle
4 GB GREEN &YELLOW BROWN BLUE 13 ampere fuse CROSS-BARCORD GRIP As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings iden- tifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green &a...
Page 5 - Technical details
GB 5 Technical details Model WTL 500 Dimensions 40 cm wide 85 cm high 60 cm deep Capacity from 1 to 5 kg Electric connections Please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the ma- chine. Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 42 litres...
Page 6 - Care and maintenance; Checking the water inlet hose
6 GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply • Turn off the water tap after every 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 T...
Page 7 - Precautions and tips; General safety
GB 7 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 8 - Indicator lights; Description of the washing; Control panel
8 GB ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and off. WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du- ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION buttons with indicator light : used to select the available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the selected function will r...
Page 9 - How to open and to close the drum
GB 9 Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. If the selected function is not compatible with the program-med wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash and the function will not be activated.If ...
Page 10 - Wash cycles; Table of wash cycles
10 GB Wash cycles Table of wash cycles Eco Wash cycles The Eco Cycles assure energy saving by eliminating the need to heat the water and it’s an advantage both to your energy bill and the environment!These innovative Eco programmes (Cotton , Synthetics and Fast Wash ) are available for various fabri...
Page 11 - Setting the temperature; Setting the spin speed; Functions; Personalisation
GB 11 Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table 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...
Page 12 - Detergents and laundry; Detergent dispenser drawer; Bleach cycle; Garments requiring special care; Load balancing system
12 GB Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. ...
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 solved easily using the following list. Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The wash...
Page 14 - Assistance; Guarantee
14 GB 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 15 - Recycling & Disposal Information
GB 15 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 to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1...