Hotpoint WDAL 8640 User Manual
Instructions for use
WASHER-DRYER
GB
English,1
WDAL 8640
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Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washer-dryer and
starting a wash cycle, 6-7
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle
Wash cycles, 8
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 9
Setting the temperature
Setting the drying cycle
Functions
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Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 11
General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually
Care and maintenance, 12
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washer-dryer
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Troubleshooting, 13-14
Assistance, 15-16
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Installation
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! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or
moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the
washer-dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and
features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-
mation 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 washer-dryer.
2. Check whether the washer-dryer has been damaged
during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and
contact your retailer.
3. Remove the 4 protective
screws and the rubber bush
with the respective spacer,
situated on the rear of the
appliance (see also the
installation leaflet).
2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any
unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front
feet (see figure); 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 washer-dryer.
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
figure).
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 washer-dryer, screwing
it onto the appliance’s cold
water inlet, situated on the
top right-hand side on the
rear of the appliance (see
figure).
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the
washer-dryer needs to be moved to another location.
! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.
Levelling
Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.
1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor,
without resting it up against
walls, cabinets or anything
else.
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3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.
! The water pressure at the tap must be within the values
indicated in the Technical details table (on the page 5).
! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe-
cialist store or an authorised serviceman.
! Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through.
Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine.
! Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the products supplied with the machine.
Connecting the drain hose
65 - 100 cm
Where it connects to
the waste water pipe
cut end off spigot or
remove the blanking cap
Connect the drain hose,
without bending it, to a
draining duct or a wall drain
situated between 65 and
100 cm from the floor;
The drain hose may be
connected to an undersink 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 supply voltage is included within the values indica-
ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine.
• the socket is compatible with the washer-dryer’s plug. If
this is not the case, replace 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 appliance 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 coloured 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 moulded 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 rewireable 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 alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
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• the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s maximum
power load indicated on the Technical Data Plate fixed
on the machine;
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GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying 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)
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 programme “Auto Clean” (see “Cleaning
the washer-dryer”).
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 on the previous page.
! The washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer 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 dange-
rously 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.
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Technical data
- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
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Model
Dimensions
Capacity
Electrical
connections
Water connections
Spin speed
Energy rated
programmes
according to
regulation
EN 50229
WDAL 8640
width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 54 cm
from 1 to 8 kg for the wash programme
from 1 to 6 kg for the drying programme
please refer to the technical data plate
fixed to the machine
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 62 litres
up to 1400 rotations per minute
Wash: programme 4; temperature 60°C;
using a load of 8 kg.
Drying: the smaller load must be dried by
selecting the
must consist of 2 sheets, 1 pillowcase and
1 hand towel;
the remainder of the load must be dried by
selecting the
This appliance conforms to the following
EC Directives:
dryness level. The load
dryness level.
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)
- 2002/96/EC
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