HOTPOINT WMTF 722 H UK User Manual
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INTENDED USE
This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash
and spin machine washable laundry in quantities
which are usual for private households.
• Observe the instructions given in these Instructions
for Use and the Programme Chart when using the
washing machine
• Keep these Instructions for Use and the
Programme Chart; if you pass on the washing
machine to another person, also give him/her
Instructions for Use and Programme Chart.
SAFETY AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Safety instructions
• The washing machine is
appropriate for indoor use only.
• Do not store flammable fluids
near the appliance.
• Do not place electrical
appliances on the lid of your
washing machine.
• Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• The washing machine can
be operated by children from
the age of 8 years up, as well
as by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge, provided they
are supervised or instructed
regarding the safe use of the
washing machine and they
understand the dangers resulting
from the use. Children must not
play with the washing machine.
Care and maintenance works on
the washing machine must not
be carried out by children without
being supervised.
• Do not attempt to force the lid
open.
• If necessary, the power cable
may be replaced with an
identical one obtained from our
After-Sales Service. The power
cable must only be replaced by a
qualified technician.
• Before any cleaning or carrying
out maintenance switch off the
washing machine and disconnect
it from the mains supply.
2. Packing
• The packaging materials are 100% recyclable
and bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local
regulations when disposing of packaging material
3. Disposing of packaging and old
washing machines
• This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consquences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product.
• The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal
must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
• The washing machine is built from reusable
materials. It must be disposed of in compliance
with current local waste disposal regulations.
• Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues
and cut off the power cable so that the washing
machine is made unusable.
4. General recommendations
• Do not leave the washing machine connected
when not in use. Turn off the tap.
5. EC Declaration of Conformity
• This washing machine has been designed,
constructed and distributed in compliance
with the safety requirements of EC Directives:
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
The Manufacturer is not liable for any damage to
laundry resulting from inadequate or incorrect fabric
care instructions which have been provided with the
garment or article
EN 1
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Remove the packaging and check
a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
b. Remove the top protection and the protective
corners.
c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
turning the washing machine on one rear
bottom corner. Make sure that the plastic part
of the bottom protection (if available on the
model) remains in the packing and not in the
machine bottom.
This is important, as otherwise the plastic part could
damage the washing machine during operation.
d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while
raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene
cushion (depending on model).
e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel
(depending on model).
• After unpacking, make sure that the washing
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer.
• Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;
they are potentially dangerous.
• If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
2. Remove the transport bracket
• The washing machine is fitted with transport
screws and a transport bracket to prevent damage
during transport. Before using the washing
machine you must remove the transport
bracket (see “Installation”/“Removal of transport
bracket”).
3. Install the washing machine
• Place the washing machine on a flat and stable
floor surface.
• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is
stable and level (see “Installation”/“Adjust the
feet”).
• In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors” (for
instance certain parquet or laminate floors), place
the appliance on a sheet of plywood with a size of
at least 40 x 60 cm and thickness of at least 3 cm,
which is screwed to the floor.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings in the
base of your washing machine (if available on your
model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other
material.
4. Water supply
• Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance
with the regulations of your local water company
(see “Installation”/“Connect the water inlet hose”).
• Water supply: Cold water only
• Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
• Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
• Only use new hoses for connecting the washing
machine to the water supply. Used hoses must not
be used anymore and should be discarded.
5. Drain hose
• Firmly connect the drain hose to the siphon or
another outlet for drain water. (see “Installation”/
Connect the water drain hose”).
• If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with
a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining
of water (siphoning effect).
6. Electrical connection
• Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard
safety regulations.
• The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
given on the rating plate on the rear of the washing
machine.
• Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
• Access to the mains plug or disconnection from
the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be
ensured at all times after the installation.
• Do not operate the washing machine if it has been
damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales
Service.
• Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
by After-Sales Service.
• The washing machine must be connected exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection, in compliance with the regulations in force. In
particular, washing machines installed in premises
containing a shower or a bath must be protected
by a differential residual current device of at least
30 mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory under the law. The manufacturer declines all
liability for injury to persons or animals or damage
to property deriving either directly or indirectly from
failure to observe the directions in these Instructions for Use.
• When using a residual current circuit breaker
(RCCB), only use a model marked with .
Approximate dimensions:
Width: 400 mm
Height: 900 mm
Depth: 600 mm
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