User manual HOTPOINT WDG 862 EU

[. . . ] GB GB English, 1 HU Magyar, 13 CZ Česky, 25 Contents Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data SK Slovensky, 37 RO Română, 49 UA Українська, 61 Description of the washer-dryer, 4-5 Control panel Display How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 6 Wash cycles and options, 7 Table of programmes and wash cycles Wash options WDG 862 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and advice, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the washer-dryer Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 1 Installation GB !This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washer-dryer is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features. Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. [. . . ] Fast Wash 30’: to refresh lightly soiled garments 10 quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). 11 Wash&Dry 12 Drying Cottons 13 Drying Synthetics 14 Drying Wool Rinse Spin and Pump out 8 8 The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected. For all Test Institutes: 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 50229: set wash cycle 4 with a temperature of 60°C. 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 5 with a temperature of 40°C. Wash options Eco The Eco option saves energy by not heating the water used to wash your laundry – an advantage both to the environment and to your energy bill. Instead, intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent !It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, , . By selecting the drying function as well, an automatic drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle – it too allows for saving energy, thanks to the optimal combination of air temperature and cycle duration. Delay Timer To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. When this option is enabled, the corresponding indicator light will remain lit. To remove the delayed start setting, press the button until the text “OFF” appears on the display. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Successful 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 build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. B MAX A 4 Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. Compartment 1: Prewash detergent (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. Compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage. Extra compartment 4: Bleach 3 2 1 Preparing the laundry • • • Divide the laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry: Durable fabrics: max. 1 sheet 400-500 g 1 pillow case 150-200 g 1 tablecloth 400-500 g 1 bathrobe 900-1, 200 g 1 towel 150-250 g Whites: use this cycle 2 to wash white clothes. The programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white clothes over time. If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles openair drying, with the added advantages of preserving garments from yellowing due to sunlight exposure and preventing loss of whiteness caused by the possible presence of dust in the air. [. . . ] Reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance. Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. [. . . ]