HOTPOINT BI WDHG 7148 UK Use & Care

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CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF button

2. START/PAUSE button

3. TEMPERATURE button

4. ENERGY SAVER button

5. DRY ONLY button / Lock

button

6. DRYING SETTINGS button

7. START DELAY button

8. SPIN SPEED button

9. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

WASH CYCLE TABLE

Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.

Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.

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DISPLAY INDICATORS

Washing phase

Indicates washing phase of the cycle

Drying phase Energy Saver activated Key lock activated Drying only Time drying mode Drying automatic levels Start delay activated Door locked

Maximum load 7 kg Power input in o mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W

Wash cycle

Default Range

1 Daily Mix Wash & Dry 40 °C

2 Shirts & T-Shirts 40 °C

Temperature

- 40 °C 800 3,5

- 40 °C 1000 2

Maximum

spin

(r.p.m.)

Max. load

(kg)

Duration

(Minutes)

Detergents and

Additives

Wash

Drying

Fabric

softener

2 3

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detergent

Powder Liquid

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3 Pre Iron – – – 1,5 – – – – –

4 Steam Refresh – – – 1,5 – – – – –

5 Cotton (2) 40 °C

6 Synthetics (3) 40 °C

7 Anti Stain Quick 40 °C

8 Anti Stain 100 40 °C

9 White 60 °C

Eco Cotton (1)

60 °C

11 Coloureds 40 °C

12 Ultradelicates 30 °C

13 Wool 40 °C

14 Fast 30 min 30 °C

Rinse + Spin – – 1400 7,0

Spin + Drain – – 1400 7,0

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Required dosage  Optional dosage

The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors, such as the temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient temperature, amount of detergent, load quantity and type, load balancing and any additional options selected.

1) Test programme in compliance with standard EN 50229 (Wash): This cycle is designed for normally soiled cotton loads and is the most ecient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments washable at 60°C. The actual washing temperature may dier from the indicated value.

Test programme in compliance with standard EN 50229 (Drying): select the 10 wash programme and set the drying level to “ ”, for both loads. The rst drying cycle must be carried out with the nominal load.

- 60 °C 1400 7,0

- 60 °C 1200 4

- 40 °C 1200 3,5

- 40 °C 1400 7

- 90 °C 1400 7,0

- 60 °C 1400 7,0

- 40 °C 1400 7,0

- 30 °C 0 1

- 40 °C 800 1,5

- 30 °C 800 3 –

For all testing institutes:

2) Long cotton cycle: set programme 5 at temperature 40°C.

3) Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 6 at a temperature of 40°C.

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The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display.

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* By selecting the cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washer-dryer will drain only.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Worktop

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Control panel

4. Door handle

5. Door

6. Water lter

7. Adjustable feet (4)

DETERGENT DISPENSER

Compartment 1:

Do not insert detergent in this compartment.

Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)

Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners,

etc.)

The fabric softener must not exceed the “MAX” level.

! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at

temperatures over 60°C. ! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

WASH CYCLES

Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum recommended temperature for washing the garment.

Daily Mix Wash & Dry

use programme 1 to wash and dry mixed garments (cotton and synthetics). This cycle may be used to wash and dry loads of up to 3,5 kg; we recommend the use of liquid detergent. The use of the steam in this programme is optimised to reduce the formation of creases on garments, making them easier to iron.

Shirts & T-Shirts

Use programme 2 to wash and dry shirts and T-shirts in dierent fabrics and colours to ensure maximum care. This cycle may be used to wash and dry loads of up to 2 kg. To achieve optimum results, use liquid detergent and pre-treat cus, collars and stains. The use of the steam in this programme is optimised to reduce the formation of creases on garments, making them easier to iron.

Pre Iron

Use this programme immediately before ironing; max. 1,5 kg load. The use of the steam in this programme is optimised to reduce the formation of creases on garments, making them easier to iron.

Steam Refresh

For refreshing garments, neutralised unpleasant odours and relaxing the bres by delivering steam into the drum. The garments will be damp at the end of the cycle.

Cotton

Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled.

Synthetics

Suitable for washing moderately soiled garments made of synthetic bres (e.g. polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or mixed synthetic-cotton bres.

Anti Stain Quick

this programme is ideal for washing the most dicult daily stains in 1 hour. It is ideal for mixed fabrics and coloured garments, caring for your clothes as it washes. If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles open-air 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. Dryness level “ ” recommended.

Anti Stain 100

the programme is suitable to heavily-soiled garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When running the programme, do not mix garments of dierent colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with special additives is recommended if there are obstinate stains. If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles open-air 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. Dryness level “ ” recommended.

White

For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

Eco Cotton

Suitable for washing moderately soiled cotton garments. At 60°C it is the

standard cycle for washing cotton garments, and is the most ecient in terms of combined water and electricity consumption.

Coloureds

for washing coloured cotton garments. This programme is optimised to keep colours bright even after repeated washing.

Ultradelicates

For washing very delicate garments. It is advisable to turn the garments

inside out before washing them. For best results, use liquid detergent on delicate garments. We recommend turning the garments inside out before washing and placing small items into the special bag for washing delicates. Use liquid detergent on delicate garments for best results.

When selecting an exclusively time-based drying function, a drying cycle is performed at the end of the wash cycle that is particularly delicate, thanks to light handling and appropriate temperature control of the water jet. The recommended durations are: 1 kg of synthetic garments --> 150 min 1 kg of synthetic and cotton garments --> 180 min 1 kg of cotton garments --> 180 min The degree of dryness depends on the load and fabric composition.

Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Green:

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washer-dryer. (M1126)

Fast 30 min

For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool, silk and garments to be washed by hand.

Rinse + Spin

Designed for rinsing and spinning.

Spin + Drain

Designed for spinning and draining the water.

Door locked indicator if the symbol is o the door is locked. To prevent any damage, wait until the symbol turns on before opening the door. To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button ; if the symbol is lit, the door can be opened.

FIRSTTIME USE

Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the rst time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the cycle 9(60°C).

DAILY USE

Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the “TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS” section.

- Press the ON/OFF button ; the indicator light relative to START/PAUSE

will ash slowly.

- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the wash cycle table.

- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments, as described in the “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER” section.

- Close the door.

- The machine automatically displays the default temperature and spin speed values for the selected cycle, or the most recently used settings if they are compatible with the selected cycle.

- Select the desired wash cycle.

- Select the desired options.

- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative indicator light will light up steady and the door will lock ( symbol o).

PAUSING A CYCLE

To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the indicator light will ash. If the symbol is lit, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY

Once a cycle starts, the symbol turns o to signal that the door cannot be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the indicator light will ash. If the symbol is lit, the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.

CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE

To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washer-dryer using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will ash), then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again. ! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch o.

AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE

This will be indicated by the word “END” on the display; when the symbol switches on, the door may be opened. Open the door, unload the laundry and switch o the machine. If you do not press “ON/OFF” button, the washing machine will switch o automatically after about a half of an hour. Close the water tap, open the door and unload the washing machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.

OPTIONS

! If the selected option is incompatible with the programme set, the incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer and the corresponding indicator light will ash. ! If the selected option is incompatible with another previously set option, only the most recent selection will remain active.

Energy saver

This 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, intensied 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.

Start Delay

To set the selected programme to start at a later time, press the button to set the desired delay time. The h. symbol lights on the display when this function is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press the button again until the value “0” is shown on the display.

Temperature

Each wash cycle has a pre-dened temperature. To modify the temperature, press the “Temp.” button. The value will appear on the display. Spin Each wash cycle has a pre-dened spin speed. To modify the spin speed, press the “Spin Speed” button. The value will appear on the display.

Setting the drying cycle

The rst time the button “Drying Settings” is pressed, the machine will automatically select the maximum drying cycle which is compatible with the selected wash cycle. Subsequent presses will decrease the drying level and then the drying time, until the cycle is excluded completely (“OFF”). Drying may be set as follows: A- Based on the desired laundry dryness level: Cupboard : suitable for laundry which can be put back in a cupboard without being ironed.

Hanger : ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully. Iron : suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the

remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove. B - Based on a set time period: between 210 and 30 minutes. If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the maximum stated load (see adjacent table of wash cycles), perform the wash cycle, and when the cycle is complete, divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum. At this point, follow the instructions provided for a “Drying only” cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load. Note: a cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle.

Drying only

Press button “Dry only” to perform the drying-only cycle. After selecting the desired cycle (compatible with the type of garments), press button “Dry only” to exclude the washing phase and start the drying phase at the maximum level for the selected cycle. The drying level or time may be set and changed by pressing the drying button “Drying Settings”.

KEY LOCK

to lock the control panel, press and hold the button “Dry only” for approximately 3 seconds. the symbol lights on the display to indicate that the control panel is locked (with the exception of the button). This prevents unintentional changes to programmes, especially with children near the machine. If any attempt is made to use the control panel, the symbol ashes on the display. To unlock the control panel, press and hold the button “Dry only” for approximately 3 seconds.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

Divide the laundry according to:

Type of fabric (cotton, mixed bres, synthetics, wool, garments to be hand-washed). Colour (separate coloured garments from whites, wash new coloured garments separately). Delicates (small garments – such as nylon stockings – and items with hooks – such as bras: insert them in a fabric bag).

Empty the pockets:

Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washing machine and the drum. Check all buttons.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine o and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use ammable liquids to clean the washing machine.

Disconnect the water and power supplies Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Clean the washing machine The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives. Care for the door and drum Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washing machine by gripping it from the upper section.

Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the lling hose from the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water remaining in the hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get damaged during transport. Apply the transport bolts back on. Repeat, in reverse order, the transport bolt removal procedure described in the “Health & Safety and Installation Guides”.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washer-dryer by gripping it from the upper section.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your washer-dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service, make sure that the problem cannot be easily solved using the following list.

Anomalies Possible causes / Solution

The washer-dryer does not start.

The wash cycle does not start.

The washer-dryer does not ll with water (“H2O” appears on the display).

The washer-dryer continuously loads and unloads water.

The washer-dryer does not drain or spin.

The washer-dryer vibrates a lot during the spin cycle.

The washer-dryer leaks.

The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact.

There is no power in the house.

The washer-dryer door is not closed properly.

The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.

The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

The water tap has not been opened.

A delay has been set for the start time.

The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.

The hose is bent.

The water tap has not been opened.

There is no water supply in the house.

The pressure is too low.

The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

The drain hose is not tted between 65 and 100 cm from the oor.

The free end of the hose is immersed in water.

The wall drainage system is not tted with a breather pipe.

If the problem persists even after these checks, turn o the water tap, switch the appliance o and contact the Technical Assistance Service. If the home is on one of the upper oors of a building, there may be problems relating to back-siphonage, causing the washer-dryer to ll with water and drain continuously. Special anti-siphon valves are available in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.

The cycle does not include drainage: with certain cycles it must be started manually.

The drain hose is bent.

The drainage duct is clogged.

The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation.

The washer-dryer is not level.

The washer-dryer is tucked between furniture cabinets and the wall.

The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly.

The detergent dispenser drawer is obstructed.

The drain hose is not properly attached.

The START/PAUSE indicator light ash rapidly and an error code appears on the display (e.g.: F-01, F-..).

There is too much foam.

The washer-dryer does not dry.

The machine can be heard taking in water during the drying cycle.

DEMO MODE: to deactivate this function, switch the washer-dryer OFF. Than press and hold “Start/Pause” button, within 5 seconds press also “ON/OFF” button and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.

Switch o the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service.

The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text “for washer-dryers” or “hand and machine wash”, or the like).

Too much detergent was used.

The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact.

There has been a power failure.

The appliance door is not shut properly.

A Delay has been set.

DRYING is in the OFF position.

It is normal for the machine to take in short bursts of water during the drying cycle. This helps keep some internal parts cool, and aids speed of drying.

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