HOTPOINT RG 8640 W UK Use & Care

User Manual

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Quick Guide

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Maximum load 8 kg

Detergents and

Recommended

60°/40°

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CONTROL PANEL

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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.

1. ON/OFF button

2. DRY ONLY button and indicator light

3. KEY LOCK button and indicator light

4. CLEANING ACTION button

5. CLEANING ACTION indicator lights

6. START/PAUSE button and indicator light

7. DELAY button and indicator light

8. DRYING button

9. SPIN button

10. TEMPERATURE button

11. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

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DISPLAY

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WASH CYCLE TABLE

Power input in o mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W

Wash cycle

Temperature

Default Range

1 Daily Wash & Dry 40 °C

2 Shirts Wash & Dry 40 °C

Maximum

spin

(r.p.m.)

- 40 °C 800 3,0

- 40 °C 1000 2,0

Max.
load

(kg)

Duration

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3 Pre Iron – – – 1,5 – – – – –

4 Steam Refresh – – – 2,0 – – – – –

5 Cotton (2) 40 °C

6 Synthetics (3) 40 °C

7 Anti-Stain Quick 40 °C

8 Anti-Stain 40 °C

9 White 60 °C

10

Eco Cotton

(1)

60 °C

11 Coloureds 40 °C

12 Ultradelicates 30 °C

13 Wool 40 °C

14 Fast ** 30 °C

Rinse – – 1400 8,0

Spin + Pump out * – – 1400 8,0

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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 or
at 40°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 “A3”, for both loads. The rst drying cycle must be
carried out with the nominal load.

- 60 °C 1400 8,0

- 60 °C 1000 4,5

- 40 °C 1200 4,5

- 40 °C 1400 5,0

- 90 °C 1400 8,0

- 60 °C 1400 8,0

- 40 °C 1400 8,0

- 30 °C 0 1,0

- 40 °C 800 2,0

- 30 °C 800 3,5

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

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.

* By selecting the cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washer-dryer will drain only.
** If a drying cycle is also programmed, the machine will run a “wash+dry” programme lasting

45’ and a 1kg laundry load.

Additives

Wash

Drying

Fabric

softener

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Powder Liquid

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detergent

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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)

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

Compartment *:

Do not insert detergent in this compartment.

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2.

7.

8.

Compartment 1: Washing detergent (powder

3.

or liquid)

If liquid detergent is used, the removable plastic
partition A (supplied) should be used for proper
dosage.

4.

If powder detergent is used, place the partition

5.

into slot B.

Compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

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

6.

! 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 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 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 Wash & Dry

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 “A2” recommended.

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 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 “A2” recommended.

White

For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

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

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.

To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 12 and set the
“Delicate” level from option .

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. (M1318)

Fast

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

Rinse

Designed for rinsing and spinning.

Spin + Pump out

Designed for spinning and draining the water.

DISPLAY

The display is useful when programming the washer-dryer and provides
plenty of information.

B

A

C

Section A displays the duration of the various available wash cycles and,
once the cycle starts, the time remaining to the latter’s end (the display will
show the maximum duration of the selected cycle which may decrease
after a few minutes, as the actual duration varies in relation to the laundry
load and the chosen settings); if the DELAY option was set, the display will
show the time remaining to the start of the selected wash cycle.
Moreover, pressing the relative button allows for visualising the maximum
values for the temperature, spin speed or type of drying relative to the
selected programme or the most recently selected ones, if compatible
with the selected programme.
The “washing phases” relative to the selected cycle and the “washing
phase” of the running cycle appear in section B:

Main Wash

Rinse

Spin/Pump out

Drying

Section C displays – starting from the left – the icons corresponding to
“temperature”, “spin” and “drying”.
The “temperature” bars indicate the maximum temperature level
that can be selected for the chosen cycle.
The “spin” bars indicate the maximum spin speed that can be
selected for the chosen cycle.
The symbol lights up while the drying settings are being adjusted.

Locked door indicator
When lit, the symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any
damage, wait until the symbol turns o before opening the door.

To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE
button ; if the symbol is o, 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
“Auto-Clean” cycle.

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 green.

- 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 maximum temperature and spin
speed values for the selected cycle, or the most recently used settings if
they are compatible with the selected cycle. Pressing the button
gradually reduces the temperature down to the cold wash “OFF” setting.
Pressing the button gradually reduces the spin speed until it is
completely excluded (“OFF” setting). Pressing the buttons further restores
the maximum allowed values for 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 green and the door will lock ( symbol on).

PAUSING A CYCLE

To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the
indicator light will ash 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 symbol 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 ash amber. If the symbol 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 washer-dryer using
the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will ash 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 o.

AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE

This will be indicated by the word “END” on the display; when the
symbol switches o, 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 washer-dryer will switch o automatically after about a half of an hour.

OPTIONS

- If the selected option is not compatible with the set wash cycle, the
indicator light will ash and the option will not be activated

Delay
To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding
button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. To
remove the delayed start setting, press the button until the text “OFF”
appears on the display.

Temperature
Each wash cycle has a pre-dened temperature. To modify the
temperature, press the 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 button. The value will appear on the display.

Drying
The rst time the button 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:
Iron “A1”: suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the

remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove.

Hanger “A2”: ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully.
Cupboard “A3”: suitable for laundry which can be put back in a

cupboard without being ironed.
B - Based on a set time period: between 30 and 210 minutes.
If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the
maximum stated load, 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 “Dry Only”
cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load. A cooling­down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle.

Dry Only
Press button to perform the drying-only cycle.
After selecting the desired cycle (compatible with the type of garments),
press button 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 .

Cleaning action

Option makes it possible to optimise washing based on the level of
soil in the fabrics and on desired wash cycle intensity.
For heavily-soiled garments press button until the “Intensive”
level is reached. This level ensures a high-performance wash due to a
larger quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle and due to
increased drum rotation. It is useful when removing the most stubborn
stains.
For lightly-soiled garments or a more delicate treatment of the fabrics,
press button until the “Delicate” level is reached. The cycle will
reduce drum rotation to ensure washing results that are perfect for
delicate garments.

KEY LOCK

To activate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 seconds. When the symbol is lit, the control panel is
locked (except for the ON/OFF button). This will prevent accidental
modications to wash cycles, especially when children are at home. To
deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 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 washer-dryer and the
drum. Check all buttons.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

Cutting o the water and electricity supplies
Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic
system inside the washer-dryer and help to prevent leaks.
Unplug the washer-dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance
work.
Cleaning the washer-dryer
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.
The washer-dryer has a “Auto-Cleaning” cycle for its internal parts; it must
be run without any load in the drum.
To optimise this cycle, it is possible to use either detergent (10% of the
quantity specied for lightly soiled garments) or special additives to clean
the washer-dryer. We recommend running a cleaning cycle every 40 wash
cycles.
To start the programme press button for 5 seconds.
The cycle will start automatically and will run for about 70 minutes. To
stop the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Remove the dispenser drawer by lifting and pulling it outwards. Wash it
under running water; this procedure should be eected regularly.

Caring for the door and drum
Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant
odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washer-dryer is tted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require
any maintenance. Small items (such as coins or buttons) may sometimes
fall into the protective pre-chamber situated at the base of the pump.
! Make sure that the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:

1. remove the covering panel on the front side of the machine by
inserting a screwdriver in the centre and sides of the panel and using it as
a lever;

2. loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise: it is
normal for some water to leak out;

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the cover back on;

5. put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in place before
pushing the panel onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If it is cracked or broken, it
must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high pressure of the water
could suddenly split the hose open.
! Never use hoses that have already been used.

ACCESSORIES

Contact our Technical Assistance Service to check whether the following
accessories are available for this washer-dryer model.

Stacking kit

With this accessory you can secure the tumble dryer to the upper part of
your washer-dryer to save space and facilitate loading and unloading of
the tumble dryer.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washer-dryer 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
“Installation instructions”.