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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 functions, 9
Table of wash cycles
Wash functions
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
WMUD 942
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 11
General
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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 refe- GB unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front rence. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured accor- make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. ! Read these
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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”. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wi
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GB Technical data Model WMUD 942 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 60.5 cm Capacity from 1 to 9 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 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Test wash cycles in accordance programme ; with directives temperature 60°C (2nd press of the button); 1061/2010 and temperature 40°C (3rd press o
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Description of the washing machine Control panel CLEANING SPIN SPEED GB ON/OFF ACTION button button button DISPLAY START/PAUSE button with MY WASH indicator light CYCLE FUNCTION CYCLE Detergent dispenser drawer button buttons SELECTOR buttons DELAY TEMPERATURE TIMER button ANTI button ALLERGY CHILD LOCK RINSE button button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter- TEMPERATURE button : press to decrease the tem- gents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry
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Display GB A X B Z D C E Y F 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 the time remaining until the end of the wash cycle in progress and, if a DELAYED START has been set, the time remaining until the start of the selected wash cycle. String D shows the
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Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the On/Off Set the rinse type. GB Option “Anti Allergy Rinse” makes it possible to select button ; the text POWER ON will appear on the the desired rinse type for sensitive skin. Press the button display and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash once for the “Extra Rinse” level, which makes it possible slowly in a green colour. to select an additional rinse after the standard cycle rinse 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.
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Wash cycles and functions Table of wash cycles GB Detergents Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed (°C) (rpm) CLEAN Plus Anti Stain 40° 1400 5 - - - 180’ Cottons (1st press of the button): extremely soiled whites and resistant colours. 90° 1400 9 53 2,54 85 180’ Cottons (1) (2nd press of the button): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. 60° 1400 9 53 1,56 76 185’ Cottons (1-2) (3rd press of the button): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1400 9
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Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Special wash cycles GB Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of Anti Stain : this programme is suitable to heavily-soiled detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to running the programme
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in Opening the porthole door manually GB accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the therefore be read carefully. laundry, proceed as follows: General safety 1. remove the plug from the • This appliance was designed for domestic use onl
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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 du- ring all maintenance work. The washing machine is fitted with a self-
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure GB 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 closed prop
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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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195091503.05 01/2012 - 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
