HOTPOINT FML 742P UK User Manual

Quick Guide

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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.

CONTROL PANEL

1.ON/OFF button

2.TEMPERATURE knob

3. SPIN SPEED knob

4.WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights

5.DOOR LOCKED indicator light

6.START/PAUSE button and indicator light

7.OPTION buttons and indicator lights

8. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

WASH CYCLE TABLE

Maximum load 7 kg

Detergents and

Recommended

Residual dampness %

Energy consumption kWh

Total water l

Power input in off mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W

Additives

detergent

Wash cycle

Temperature

Max.

Duration

Wash

Fabric

Powder

Liquid

spin speed

load

softener

Default

Range

(rpm)

(kg)

(minutes)

Anti Stain

40°C

- 40°C

1400

180’

–

Whites

60°C

- 60°C

1400

180’

–

Cotton

60°C

- 90°C

1400

130

–

Eco Cotton (1-2)

60°C

- 60°C

1400

205’

1.07

52.5

- 40°C

1400

195’

0.81

Synthetics (3)

60°C

- 60°C

1000

120’

0.78

- 40°C

1000

110’

–

Anti Allergy 60°C

60°C

- 60°C

1400

185’

–

Anti Allergy 40°C

40°C

- 40°C

1400

195’

–

Fast Wash 30’

30°C

- 30°C

800

3.5

30’

–

0.17

Fast Wash 60’

60°C

- 60°C

1400

3.5

60’

0.68

Bed & Bath

60°C

- 60°C

1400

105’

–

Cotton 20°C

20°C

- 20°C

1400

180’

–

Shirts

40°C

- 40°C

600

80’

–

Wool

40°C

- 40°C

800

1.5

80’

–

Delicates

30°C

- 30°C

75’

–

Rinse

–

1400

49’

–

Spin + Pump out *

–

1400

10’

–

Required dosage	Optional dosage

The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on		For all testing institutes:
standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors, such as		2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 4 with a temperature of 40°C.
the temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient temperature, amount of		3) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 5 with a temperature of 40°C.
detergent, load quantity and type, load balancing and any additional options selected.		* By selecting the	cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only.

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 1061/2010:

This cycle is designed for normally soiled cotton loads and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments washable at 60°C or at 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.Top

2.Detergent dispenser drawer

3.Control panel

4.Handle

5.Porthole door

6.Drain pump (behind the plinth)

7.Plinth (removable)

8.Adjustable feet (2)

	1.
2.	3.
	4.
	5.
	6.
7.
	8.

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment *:	B		A
Do not insert detergent in this compartment.
Compartment 1: Washing detergent (powder
or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, the removable plastic		*
partition A (supplied) should be used for proper	2	*	1
dosage.
If powder detergent is used, place the partition
into slot B.
Compartment 2: 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.

Anti Stain

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 different colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with

special additives is recommended if there are obstinate stains.

Whites

use this cycle to wash white clothes.The programme is designed to maintain the

brightness of white clothes over time. Use powder detergent for best results.

Cotton

Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of

resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled.

Eco Cotton

Suitable for washing moderately soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and 60°C it is the standard cycle for washing cotton garments, and is the most

efficient in terms of combined water and electricity consumption.

Synthetics

Suitable for washing moderately soiled garments made of synthetic fibres

(e.g. polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or mixed synthetic-cotton fibres.

Anti Allergy 60°C

Suitable for removing major allergens such as pollen, mites and cat or

dog hair.

Anti Allergy 40°C

cycle studied for cotton laundry and other resistant fabrics to guarantee

the removal of pollen and cat and dog hair already at 40°.

Fast Wash 30’

For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool,

silk and garments to be washed by hand.

Fast Wash 60’

For washing normal soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool,

silk and garments to be washed by hand.

Bed & Bath

For washing home linen in a single cycle. It optimises the use of fabric softener and allows for saving time and electricity. We recommend the

use of powder detergent.

Cotton 20°C

the programme ideal for lightly soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates

at varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.

Shirts

use the special wash cycle to wash shirts in different fabrics and colours to

guarantee they receive the best possible care.

Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Green:

The“Wool” wash cycle is approved by the Woolmark Company for washing wool garments classified as“hand-washable”,

provided that the wash complies with the instructions appearing on the garment’s label and with those provided by

the manufacturer of this washing machine.

Delicates

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.

Use liquid detergent on delicate garments for best results.

To wash silk garments and curtains select cycle 14 and then option “Easy Iron”; the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking, the “Easy Iron” and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the RINSE phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To drain the water so

that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE	button or
the “Easy Iron” button.
Rinse
Designed for rinsing and spinning.
Spin + Pump out
Designed for spinning and draining the water.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

The indicator lights provide important information.This is what they can tell you:

Wash cycle phase indicator lights

Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Pump out

End of wash cycle

END

Door locked indicator light

If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you open the appliance door (wait approximately 3 minutes).

! If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes rapidly at the same time as the option indicator light, this indicates a problem has occurred

(see “Troubleshooting”).

FIRST-TIME USE

Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the

“Auto-Clean” cycle.

DAILY USE

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

- Press the ON/OFF button ; all the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds, then only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash.

-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.

-Select the desired wash cycle.

-Set the washing temperature.

-Set the spin speed.

-Select the desired options.

- Press the START/PAUSE	button to start the wash cycle; the relative
indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock (the
indicator light will switch on).
PAUSING A CYCLE
To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE		button again; the

indicator light will flash amber. 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 indicator light turns on 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 flash amber. If the		indicator light is not 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 washing machine using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will flash amber), 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 off.

AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE


At the end of the wash cycle the		indicator light will switch on; when
the	indicator light switches off, the door may be opened (wait

approximately 3 minutes). Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the machine. If you do not press ON/OFF button, the washing

machine will switch off automatically after about a half of an hour.

OPTIONS

-If the selected option is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash and a sound alert (3 beeps); the option will not be activated.

-If a option which is incompatible with another function selected previously, only the most recent selection will remain active.

Super Wash

This option offers a high-performance wash due to the greater quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle, and due to the increased wash

cycle duration, is particularly useful for the removal of stubborn stains.

Extra Rinse

Selecting this option allows for enhancing rinsing efficiency and fully

removing the detergent. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin.

Easy Iron

By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum; the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE

button or the EASY IRON button.

Timer Saver

If you select this option, the wash cycle duration will be reduced by up to 50%, depending on the selected cycle, thereby guaranteeing

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