HOTPOINT BHWMD 742 (UK) User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB

English,1

Contents	GB

Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

The first wash cycle

Technical data

Instructions for the fitter

Care and maintenance, 8

Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

BHWMD 742

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety

Disposal

Opening the porthole door manually

Description of the washing machine, 10-11

Control panel Display

Running a wash cycle, 12

Wash cycles and functions, 13

Table of wash cycles

Wash functions

Detergents and laundry, 14

Detergent dispenser drawer

Preparing the laundry

Special wash cycles

Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 15-16

Product Guarantee and Repair Information, 17

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Installation

! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for GB 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: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

!This is a separate part of the polystyrene base and should be removed with the base.

!IMPORTANT check when unpacking your machine.

1.Unpack the washing machine.

2.Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer. 3. Remove the 4 pro-

tective screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see also the installation leaflet).

the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability 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 ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tap using

a 3/4 gas threaded connection (see figu-

re).

Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance’s cold water inlet, situated on the top righthand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

							3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the
	4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
							hose.
	5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again
	if the washing machine needs to be moved to						! The water pressure at the tap must be within
	another location.						the values indicated in the Technical details
	! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.						table (on the page 5).
	Levelling						! If the water inlet hose is not long enough,
	Your machine may make a considerable amount						contact a specialist store or an authorised
	of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted						serviceman.
	correctly.

1. Install the washing	! Ensure that the supply taps are allowing wa-
machine on a flat sturdy	ter through. Old taps may seize in the closed
floor, without resting it	position and thus prevent water reaching the
up against walls, furni-	machine.
ture cabinets or other.
2. If the floor is not per-
fectly level, compensa-
te for any unevenness
by tightening or loo-
sening the adjustable
front feet (see figure);
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Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor;

Where it connects to the waste water pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap

The drain hose may be connected to an under-sink trap. Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot.

If it is placed over the edge of a basin or sink be sure the free end of the hose should not be underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; in case of absolute need, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length.

Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpipe, that the end does not go down more than 15cms (6 inches). If the hose is pushed down too far, this may cause the machine to self -syphon ie. continuously empty as it is filling.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, make sure that:

•the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law;

•the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table (see page 5);

	• the supply voltage is included within the
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	values indicated on the Technical Data Plate
	fixed on the machine.
	• the socket is compatible with the washing
	machine’s plug. If this is not the case, repla-
	ce the socket or the plug.
	Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp
	fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp
	socket for immediate use. Before using the ap-
	pliance please read the instructions below.
	WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
	EARTHED.
	THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE
	CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
	Replacing the fuse:
	When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
	approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be
	used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse
	cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
	replacement is obtained.
	Replacement fuse covers:
	If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be
	of the correct colour as indicated by the colou-
	red marking or the colour that is embossed in
	words on the base of the plug. Replacements
	can be obtained directly from your nearest
	Service Depot.
	Removing the plug:
	If your appliance has a non-rewireable moul-
	ded plug and you should wish to re-route the
	mains cable through partitions, units etc.,
	please ensure that either:
	the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewi-
	reable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval.
	or:
	the mains cable is wired directly into a 13
	amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in
	compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible
	without moving the appliance.
	Disposing of the plug:
	Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself,
	you make the pins unusable so that it cannot
	be accidentally inserted into a socket.
	Instructions for connecting cable to an alternati-
	ve plug:
	Important: the wires in the mains lead are co-
	loured in accordance with the following code:
	Green & Yellow	Earth
	Blue	Neutral
	Brown	Live

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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not GB correspond with the coloured markings iden-

tifying 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 Red.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.

If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a

13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.

If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE		NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN		LIVE (L)
GREEN & YELLOW		EARTH (E)
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN	13 ampere fuse
BLUE	CROSS-BAR
	CORD GRIP

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above.

!The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment, not even where the area is sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to damp, rain and thunderstorms.

!When the washing machine is installed, the mains socket must be within easy reach.

!Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

!The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed.

! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected.

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the

wash cycle (60°) (1st press of the button).

Technical data

	Model	BHWMD 742
		width 59.5 cm
	Dimensions	height 81.5 cm
		depth 54.5 cm
	Capacity	from 1 to 7 kg
	Electrical	please refer to the technical
		data plate fixed to the ma-
	connections
		chine
		maximum pressure
	Water con-	1 MPa (10 bar)
		minimum pressure
	nections
		0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
		drum capacity 52 litres
	Spin speed	up to 1400 rotations per
		minute
	Test wash	programme	(60°)
	cycles in
	accordance	(1st press of the button);
	with Re-	Standard Cotton 60°.
	gulations	programme	(40°)
	1061/2010	(2nd press of the button);
	and	Standard Cotton 40°.
	1015/2010

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

-2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

-2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU - WEEE

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Instructions for the fitter

GB

Mounting the wooden panel onto the door and inserting the machine into cabinets:

In the case where the machine must be shipped for final installation after the wooden panel has been mounted, we suggest leaving it in its original packaging. The packaging was designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel onto the machine without removing it completely (see figures below). The wooden panel that covers the face of the machine must not be less than 18 mm in thickness and can be hinged on either the right or left. For the sake of practicality when using the machine, we recommend that the panel be hinged on the same side as the door for the machine itself - the left.

A B

C D

Tur seite

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Door Mounting Accessories (Fig. 1-2-3-4-5).

N° 2 Hinge Supports
				N° 2 Hinges
Fig. 1	Fig. 2

N° 1 Magnet	N° 1 Magnet plate
Fig. 3	Fig. 4

	N° 1 Rubber plug		N° 4 Spacers
Fig. 5		Fig. 4/B

-No. 6 type A self-threading screws, l =13 mm.

-No. 2 type B metric, countersunk screws,

l =25; for fastening the magnet plate to the cabinet.

-No. 4 type C metric screws, l =15 mm; for mounting the hinge supports to the cabinet.

-No. 4 type D metric screws, l =7 mm; for mounting the hinges on the supports.

Mounting the Parts onto the Face of the Machine.

-Fit the hinge supports to the appliance front panel, positioning the hole marked with an arrow in fig. 1 so that it is on the inner side of the front panel. Fit a spacer (fig. 4/B) between the surfaces using type C screws.

-Fit the magnet plate at the top of the opposite side, using type B screws to fix two spacers (fig. 4/B) between the plate and the surface.

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