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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
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Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
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Connecting the electricity and water supplies
English,1 The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 6-7
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 8
Wash cycles and options, 9
Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Precautions and advice, 11
WMEF 722
General safety
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Installation 2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future GB unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. ! Read these in
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indica- GB ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine. Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s draining duct or a wall drain plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the situated between 65 and plug. 100 cm from the floor; Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp so
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond The first wash cycle GB with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. laundry, using the programme “Auto Clean” (see “Cleaning Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red.
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GB Technical data Model WMEF 722 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 54 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 52 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Test wash cycles in accordance programme 4; temperature 60°C; with directives programme 5; temperature 40°C. 1061/2010 and 1015/201 This appliance
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Description of the washing machine Control panel GB TEMPERATURE CHILD CLEANING button LOCK ACTION button button ON/OFF button DISPLAY START/PAUSE OPTION button and indicator SPIN button and light WASH Detergent dispenser drawer button indicator light CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB DELAY TIMER button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense DELAY TIMER button: press to set a delayed start for detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and the selected wash cycle; the delay
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Display GB The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear; if the DELAY TIMER option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear. Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected most recently, if thes
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Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; For lightly-soiled garments or a more delicate treatment GB the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a of the fabrics, press button until the “Delicate” green colour. level is reached. The cycle will reduce drum rotation to ensure washing results that are perfect for delicate 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. garments. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated
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Wash cycles and options Table of programmes and wash cycles GB Detergents Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed (°C) (rpm) Fabric Wash softener CLEAN Plus 1 Anti Stain 40° 1200 4 - - - 180’ 2 Whites 60° 1200 4 - - - 180’ 3 Cottons (4): extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200 7 53 2,16 72 160’ 4 Cottons (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1200 7 53 1,10 58 192’ 5 Cottons (2-3): lightly soiled resistant colours. 40° 1200 7 53 0,99 82 183’ 6 Sy
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Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Special wash cycles GB Anti Stain: the programme 1 is suitable to heavily-soiled Successful washing results also depend on the correct garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in running the programme, do not mix garments of different fact cause build up on the
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed Opening the porthole door manually GB in accordance with international safety regulations. The In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole following information is provided for safety reasons and door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the must therefore be read carefully. laundry, proceed as follows: General safety 1. remove the plug from the • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
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Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity Caring for the door and drum of your GB supplies appliance • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit • Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine unpleasant odours from forming. and help to prevent leaks. Cleaning the pump • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. The washing machine is fitted with a self-c
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), GB make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start. • The door is not
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The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. GB The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy it
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Assistance Guarantee GB 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 to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
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195092398.04 02/2012 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service GB 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 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointserv
