Hotpoint WD72 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE
WD72,WDM73
Hotpoint recommends,for your own safety and to ensure you get the best possible results from your Washer
Dryer,you read through this booklet and follow these steps thoroughly.
STEP 1 STEP 2
Choose a location for your washer dryer,
where possible on a solid floor,with the
electrical sockets and water supply taps
Electrical Guide Installation Guide
easily accessible.
Allow sufficient space: 600mm width,
600m depth and 900mm height.
DO NOT install in a bath or shower
room.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Dispose of packaging material in a safe
place and remove any labels.
Please read through thoroughly to
ensure you understand each stage
before you begin.
Remember you may be charged for a service call if a
problem with your washer dryer is caused by
incorrect installation or misuse.
STEP 3
Dispenser Drawer
Read through this section to familiarise
yourself with the different
compartments within the dispenser
drawer.
STEP 4
Wash Guide
A wash chart is provided to help you to
select your required programme.
Examples given for the maximum
washing load weight for different fabric
Hotpoint recommend the Persil range of
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s dosage
STEP 5
Options Guide
detergent products.
recommendations.
All available optional wash features are
explained within this section - These
allow you to adjust your selected wash
programme to suit your needs.
STEP 6
types.
Drying Guide
A guide to drying times is provided for
independent drying programmes, along
with a list of items not suitable for
tumble drying.
Examples given for the maximum drying
load weight for different fabric types.
NOTE: In addition to the temperature of the
incoming water,the selection of optional wash
features will affect the programme times.
STEP 7
Wash & Auto Dry Programme
A picture guide provides a clear
explanation how to set a wash and auto
dry programme.
DO NOT overload the washer dryer.
NOTE: Hotpoint recommend, on completion of
your programme, that you switch off both the
electricity and water supply to the appliance.
STEP 8
READ BEFORE
CONTACTING
SERVICE!
NOTE: Always make sure the mains button is in the
OFF position before selecting an independent
drying programme.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to the Troubleshooting
section if you have any problems when
using your washer dryer.
There may be nothing wrong!
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance, remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for quick reference.
Hotpoint guarantee
“Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back”
We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’promise - valid
for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint
appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint
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arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not
resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts
and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the
first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated
appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one year
guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint
engineer.
Guarantee terms and conditions
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United
Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the
following provisions that your appliance:
● Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with
this instruction booklet.
● Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located
on domestic premises (ie. not for commercial or trade
use).
● Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical
supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate.
● Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or
repaired by anyone other than one of our own service
engineers.
As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components
to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut
mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a
mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.
Repair service or visit our web-site at
entre.co.uk and where necessary, we will
or,if you prefer, give you your money back.
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint
product,
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Information
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added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first
12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free
replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint
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Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service
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STEP 4
Choosing a Washing Programme
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature will affect the
programme times.
ITCL Codes Fabric Temp. Full Programme Approx.Max
˚C Load Time (mins) Spin Speed
based on hot depending
WASHING
WEIGHT LOADS
and cold fill on model
Two examples of
typical loads for
washing different
types of fabric:
COTTON
2 Bath Towels
6 Shirts
6 Blouses
2 Set of Pyjamas
4 Sets of Underwear
2 Pillow Cases
= 5kg
SYNTHETIC
2 Children’s Dresses
4 Shirts
4 Blouses
1 Set of Pyjamas
4 Sets of Underwear
= 3kg
A
B
C
D
G
White Cotton & Linen
without special finishes. 95 5kg 120 - 140 1200rpm
Colourfast cotton, linen or
viscose without special finishes 60 5kg 150 - 170 1200rpm
Non-colourfast cotton, linen
& viscose 40 5kg 70 - 80 1200rpm
Coloured nylon,polyester,
acrylic/cotton mixtures, cotton
or viscose with special finishes
(eg. drip dry), coloured
polyester/cotton mixtures 50 3kg 60 - 70 900rpm
Acrylics, acetates & tri-acetate
E
F
blends of these fabrics with
wool, polyester/wool blends 40 3kg 50 - 60 900rpm
Woollen blankets,wool
mixtures with cotton, rayon
or silk. 40 2.7kg 55 - 65 900rpm
Shrink resistant machine
washable wool 40 1.4kg 40 - 50 900rpm
Silk & printed acetate fabrics
with colours not fast at 40˚ 30 1.4kg 35 - 40 900rpm
Refresh programmes warm 0.9kg 30 - 35 900rpm
For gentle wash, rinse & spin options see STEP 7
Selecting a Prewash
For heavily soiled loads,press and hold the required wash programme button until a second beep is heard,the infobubble™
will display ‘Prewash’and .
To cancel press the wash programme button a third time and a
beep will be heard.
Button Selection:
To select,press button.
Press again to cancel.
Interlocking Door System:
To Open...
Grip the door handle and press the button whilst pulling open the door.
To Close...
Apply pressure at the 2 o’clock position until the door clicks.
Indicator Light...
When ‘START’ is pressed the door will lock and a symbol will be
displayed in the Infobubble™ throughout the programme.
Approximately 1-2 minutes after the programme has finished the
symbol will disappear and the door can be opened.
WARNING:Do not attempt to open the door whilst the symbol is
displayed in the infobubble™
STEP 5
Optional Wash Features
Cancel Button
To start the selection again, press and hold the cancel button for a few seconds,all settings displayed will disappear and the
Infobubble™ will display ‘Select Programme’.
NOTE: If pressed when setting ‘Time Delay’ or when time delay is
active,time delay is cancelled but the selected wash programme and
optional wash features will remain,the Infobubble™ will display
these. Press start to proceed with the programme.
Rinse Hold / Fabric Care
● Not available with Programme ‘F’.
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 Rinse - Minimises creasing of silk by
Hold suspending wash load in final
rinse water.
Note: To spin, press the ‘Rinse Hold’ button again ( the Infobubble™ display
will remind you to do this,or select the buzzer).
x2 Fabric - Protects delicates with a
Care gentle wash, automatic rinse
hold and 800rpm spin.
x3 Cancel
Bioprofile / Time Saver
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 Bioprofile - Increases water temperature
at stages to ensure maximum
wash performance from your
biological detergent.
x2 Time - Saves up to 25 minutes on
Saver lightly soiled items by
reducing the wash & spin
time of any programme.
x3 Selects Bioprofile & Time Saver together
x4 Cancel
Drying Programme / Drying Time
● Not available with Programme ‘F’.
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 Selects low heat programme
x2 Selects full heat programme
Note: To increase drying time by 10 minute increments, up to 120 minutes,
press and hold button.
Start, Buzzer / Time Delay
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 & Hold Buzzer - Lets you know when the
programme has finished or
when Rinse Hold is activated.
Time - Gives you the option to delay
Delay your wash programme from
1 to 18 hours.
Note: When the button is released the programme will start automatically
and the Infobubble™ will display ‘Starting Programme’.
Variable Spin
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 Display existing programme spin speed.
x2 & Hold Reduce spin speed by 100rpm intervals to
400rpm or ‘0’(no spin).
x3 Return to normal programme setting.
Variable Rinse
Variable Temperature
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 & Hold Reduce programmed temperature in 5˚C
intervals to a minimum of 30˚C
x2 Cancel
● Not available with Programme ‘F’.
Press Action Infobubble™
Button Display
x1 Add a rinse for sensitive skin.
x2 Delete a rinse to save time and water.
x3 Return to normal programme setting.
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