Instructions for use

WASHER-DRYER

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GB Contents
English, 1
Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Instructions for the fitter

Care and maintenance, 8

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
BHWD 129
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

Description of the Washer-dryer and star-

ting a wash cycle, 10-11
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle

Wash cycles, 12
Table of wash cycles

Personalisation, 13
Setting the temperature
Setting the drying cycle
Functions

Detergents and laundry, 14

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 15-16

Assistance, 17-18

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 Installation

! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place unevenness by tightening or loosening the
GB adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle
for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the of inclination, measured according to the
instruction manual accompanies the Washer- worktop, must not exceed 2°.
dryer to inform the new owner as to its ope-
ration and features. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide
! Read these instructions carefully: they it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noi-
contain vital information on installation, use se and shifting during operation. If it is pla-
and safety. ced on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow enough room
Unpacking and levelling for ventilation beneath the Washer-dryer.

Unpacking
Electric and water connections
1. Unpack the Washer-dryer.
2. Check whether the Washer-dryer has Connecting the water inlet hose
been damaged during transport. If this is
the case, do not install it and contact your 1. Connect the supply
retailer. pipe by screwing it
3. Remove the 4 to a cold water tab
protective screws using a 3/4 gas thre-
and the rubber aded connection (see
bush with the re- figure). Before per-
spective spacer, si- forming the connec-
tuated on the rear tion, allow the water
of the appliance to run freely until it
(see also the instal- is perfectly clear.
lation leaflet).
NB:The plastic spa- 2. Connect the other
cers may fall down end of the water inlet
inside the machine once the bolt has been hose to the Washer-
removed, and will not interfere with the dryer,
operation of the machine. screwing it onto the
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs appliance’s cold water
provided. inlet, situated on the
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them top right-hand side
again if the Washer-dryer needs to be mo- on the rear of the
ved to another location. appliance (see figure).
! Packaging materials are not children’s
toys. 3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in
the hose.
Levelling
! The water pressure at the tap must be
Your machine may make a considerable amount within the values indicated in the Technical
of noise if the two front feet have not been details table (see page 5).
adjusted correctly.
1. Install the Wa- ! If the water inlet hose is not long enough,
sher-dryer on a contact a specialist store or an authorised
flat sturdy floor, serviceman.
without resting it
up against walls, ! Ensure that the supply taps are allowing
furniture cabinets water through. Old taps may seize in the
or other. closed position and thus prevent water
2. If the floor is reaching the machine.
not perfectly level,
compensate for any

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Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the GB
values indicated on the Technical details ta-
Connect the drain ble (see page 5);
hose, without ben- • the socket is compatible with the washing
ding it, to a draining machine’s plug. If this is not the case, re-
duct or a wall drain place the socket or the plug.
65 - 100 cm
situated between Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp
65 and 100 cm from fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp
the floor; socket for immediate use. Before using the
appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR-

The drain hose may THED.
be connected to THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE
an under-sink trap. CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Before connecting
the drain hose from Replacing the fuse:
the machine ensu- When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
Where it connects to
re that any blanks approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be
the waste water pipe or removable ends used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the
cut end off spigot or
remove the blanking cap
have been taken off fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
the spigot. until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
If it is place over If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must
the edge of a basin be of the correct colour as indicated by
or sink be sure the the coloured marking or the colour that is
free end of the embossed in words on the base of the plug.
hose should not be Replacements can be obtained directly from
underwater. your nearest Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moul-
ded plug and you should wish to re-route the
mains cable through partitions, units etc.,
! We advise against the use of hose exten- please ensure that either:
sions; in case of absolute need, the exten- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere
sion must have the same diameter as the re-wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of
original hose and must not exceed 150 cm approval.
in length. or:
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into the mains cable is wired directly into a 13
a standpipe, that the end does not go down amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in
more than 15cms (6 inches). If the hose is compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible
pushed down too far, this may cause the without moving the appliance.
machine to self -syphon ie. continuously
empty as it is filling. Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug
Electric connection itself, you make the pins unusable so that it
cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket.
Before plugging the appliance into the
mains socket, make sure that: Instructions for connecting cable to an alter-
• the socket is earthed and in compliance native plug:
with the applicable law; Important: the wires in the mains lead are co-
• the socket is able to sustain the applian- loured in accordance with the following code:
ce’s maximum power load indicated in the Green & Yellow Earth
Technical details table (see page 5); Blue Neutral
Brown Live

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 As the colours of the wires in the lead may ! The power supply cable must only be repla-
GB not correspond with the coloured markings ced by an authorised serviceman.
identifying the terminals in your plug, proce-
ed as follows: Warning! The company denies all liability if
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal and when these norms are not respected.
marked E or or coloured Green or Green
& Yellow. The first wash cycle
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or
coloured Red. Once the appliance has been installed, and
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or before you use it for the first time, run a
coloured Black. wash cycle with detergent and no laundry,
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be using the wash cycle 1.
fitted with a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug
or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about 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)

GREEN &
YELLOW

13 ampere fuse
BROWN

BLUE CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remo-
ve the plug by cutting the mains cable as close
as possible to the plug body and dispose of it
as described above.

! The Washer-dryer should not be installed

in an outdoor environment, not even when
the area is sheltered, because it may be very
dangerous to leave it exposed to 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 dangerously compressed.

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Technical data

Model BHWD 129

width 59.5 cm
Dimensions height 81.5 cm
depth 54.5 cm
from 1 to 6,5 kg for the
Capacity wash programme
from 1 to 5 kg for the drying
programme
Electrical please refer to the technical
connections data plate fixed to the machine
maximum pressure
Water con- 1 MPa (10 bar)
nections minimum pressure
0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 52 litres
Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per
minute
Wash: programme 1; tem-
perature 60°C; using a load
Energy ra- of 6.5 kg.
ted Drying: the smaller load must
programmes be dried by selecting the
according to dryness level. The load must
regulation consist of 2 sheets, 1 pil-
EN 50229 lowcase and 1 hand towel;
the remainder of the load
must be dried by selecting
the dryness level.
This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:
- 2004/108/EC (Electromagne-
tic Compatibility)
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)
- 2002/96/EC

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Instructions for the fitter Door Mounting Accessories (Fig. 1-2-3-4-5).

Mounting the wooden panel onto the door

and inserting the machine into cabinets:
In the case where the machine must be
shipped for final installation after the
wooden panel has been mounted, we sug-
gest leaving it in its original packaging. The
packaging was designed to make it pos-
sible to mount the wooden panel onto the N° 2 Hinge Supports N° 2 Hinges
machine without removing it completely Fig. 1 Fig. 2
(see figures below).
The wooden panel that covers the face
of the machine must not be less than 18
mm in thickness and can be hinged on
either the right or left. For the sake of
practicality when using the machine, we
recommend that the panel be hinged on
the same side as the door for the machine
itself - the left. N° 1 Magnet N° 1 Magnet plate

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

N° 1 Rubber plug N° 4 Spacers

Fig. 5 Fig. 4/B

A B - No. 6 type A self-threading screws, l =13 mm.

- No. 2 type B metric, countersunk screws, l
=25; for fastening the magnet plate to the
cabinet.
- No. 4 type C metric screws, l =15 mm; for
mounting the hinge supports to the cabinet.
- No. 4 type D metric screws, l =7 mm; for
mounting the hinges on the supports.

Mounting the Parts onto the Face of the

C D Machine.
- Fit the hinge supports to the appliance
front panel, positioning the hole marked with
an arrow in fig. 1 so that it is on the inner
side of the front panel. Fit a spacer (fig. 4/B)
between the surfaces using type C screws.
- Fit the magnet plate at the top of the
opposite side, using type B screws to fix two
spacers (fig. 4/B) between the plate and the
Tur seite
surface.
E

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Using the Drilling Template. GB
- To trace the positions of the holes on the left-
hand side of the panel, align the drilling template
to the top left side of the panel using the lines
traced on the extremities as a reference.
- To trace the positions of the holes on the
right-hand side of the panel, align the drilling
template to the top right side of the panel.
- Use an appropriately sized router to mill
the holes for the two hinges, the rubber plug
and the magnet. Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Mounding the Parts onto the Wooden Panel (Door). Accessories provided for the height
- Insert the hinges into the holes (the mo- adjustment.
vable part of the hinge must be positioned The following can be
facing away from the panel) and fasten them found inside the polysty-
with the 4 type A screws. rene lid (fig. 10):
- Insert the magnet into the top hole on the 2 crossbars (G), 1 strip (M)
opposite side of the hinges and fasten it with the following can be found
the two type B screws. inside the appliance drum:
- Insert the rubber plug into the bottom hole. 4 additional feet (H),
The panel is now ready to be mounted onto 4 screws (I),
the machine. 4 screws (R),
4 nuts (L),
Mounting the Panel into the machine. 2 plinth guides (Q)
Insert the nib of the hinge (indicated by the ar- Fig. 10
row in fig. 2) into the hole for the hinge and push Adjusting the appliance height.
the panel towards the front of the machine. The height of the appliance can be adjusted (from
Fasten the two hinges with the type D screws. 815 mm to 835 mm), by turning the 4 feet.
Fastening the plinth guide. Should you require the appliance to be placed hi-
If the machine is installed at the end of a set gher than the above height, you need to use the
of modular cabinets, mount either one or both following accessories to raise it to up to 870 mm:
of the guides for the base molding (as shown the two crossbars (G); the 4 feet (H); the 4
in fig. 8). Adjust them for depth based on the screws (I); the 4 nuts (L) then perform the fol-
position of the base molding, and, if necessary, lowing operations (fig. 11):
fasten the base to the guides (fig. 9). remove the 4 original feet, place a crossbar G at
This is how to assemble the plinth guide (fig. 8): the front of the appliance, fastening it in place
Fasten angle P using screw R, insert plinth using screws I (screwing them in where the origi-
guide Q into the special slot and once it is nal feet were) then insert the new feet H.
in the desired position, lock it in place using Repeat the same operation at the back of
angle P and screw R. the appliance.
Inserting the machine into the Cabinet. Now adjust feet H to raise or lower the ap-
- Push the machine into the opening, aligning pliance from 835 mm to 870 mm.
it with the cabinets (fig. 6). Once you have reached the desired height,
- Regulate the adjustable feet to raise the lock nuts L onto crossbar G.
machine to the appropriate height. To adjust the appliance to a height between
- To adjust the position of the wooden panel 870 mm and 900 mm, you need to mount strip
in both the vertical and horizontal directions, M, adjusting feet H to the required height.
use the C and D screws, as shown in fig. 7. Insert the strip as follows:
Important: close the lower part of the loosen the three screws N situated at the front
appliance front by ensuring that the plinth of the Top cover of the appliance, insert strip M
rests against the floor. as shown in fig. 12, then fasten screws N.

595
600 min
C M
540

G
D
820 ÷ 900
815

min0
57

C L I
H
Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 11 Fig. 12

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 Care and maintenance

GB
Cutting off the water and electricity To access the pre-chamber:
supplies
1. unscrew the lid
• Turn off the water tap after every wash by rotating it anti-
cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic clockwise (see fi-
system inside the Washer-dryer and help to gure): a little water
prevent leaks. may trickle out. This
is perfectly normal;
• Unplug the Washer-dryer when cleaning it
and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the Washer-dryer

2. clean the inside thoroughly;
The outer parts and rubber components of 3. screw the lid back on.
the appliance can be cleaned using a soft
cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do
not use solvents or abrasives. Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If
Cleaning the detergent dispenser there are any cracks, it should be replaced
drawer immediately: during the wash cycles, water
pressure is very strong and a cracked hose
1 Remove the dispen- could easily split open.
ser by raising it and
pulling it out (see ! Never use second-hand hoses.
figure).
Wash it under run-
ning water; this
operation should be
repeated frequently.
2

Caring for the door and drum of your

appliance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in
order to prevent unpleasant odours from
forming.

Cleaning the pump

The Washer-dryer is fitted with a self-
cleaning pump which does not require any
maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such
as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-
chamber which protects the pump, situated
in its bottom part.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and

unplug the appliance.

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Precautions and tips

! This Washer-dryer was designed and constructed in • Before loading laundry into the Washer-dryer, make
sure the drum is empty. GB
accordance with international safety regulations. The
following information is provided for safety reasons and • During the drying phase, the door tends to get quite hot.
must therefore be read carefully.
• Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that have
General safety been washed with flammable solvents (e.g.
• This appliance was designed for domestic use only. trichlorethylene).
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu- • Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or
ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental similar elastomers.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless • Make sure that the water tap is turned on during
they have been given supervision or instruction concer- the drying cycles.
ning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure Disposal
that they do not play with the appliance. • Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local
- Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.
- Items that have been soiled with substances such • The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should that old household electrical appliances must not
be washed in hot water with an extra amount of de- be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal
tergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. waste stream. Old appliances must be collected
- Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower separately in order to optimise the recovery and
caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce
clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should the impact on human health and the environment.
not be dried in the tumble dryer. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the
- Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be product reminds you of your obligation, that when
used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
- The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without collected. Consumers should contact their local
heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are authority or retailer for information concerning
left at a temperature that ensures that the items will the correct disposal of their old appliance.
not be damaged.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end Opening the porthole door manually
of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the
• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet laundry, proceed as follows:
or damp hands or feet. 1. remove the plug from the electrical socket.
• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging 2. make sure the water level inside the machine is lower than
the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the the door opening; if it is not, remove excess water using the
plug and pull. drain hose, collecting it in a bucket.
• Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the 3. pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the figure,
machine is in operation. until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop position; pull
• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extre- downwards and open the door at the same time.
mely high temperatures.
• Never force the porthole door. This could damage the
safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental
opening.
• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any cir-
cumstances access the internal mechanisms in an
attempt to repair it yourself.
• Always keep children well away from the appliance
while it is operating.
• The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.
• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two
or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never
try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

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 Description of the Washer-dryer and
starting a wash cycle
Control panel
GB
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS
indicator lights
DOOR
LOCKED
TEMPERATURE DRYING indicator light
ON/OFF button knob knob

FUNCTION
WASH CYCLE buttons with
knob indicator lights START/PAUSE
Detergent dispenser drawer button with
indicator light

Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense de- START/PAUSE button with indicator light: starts or
tergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and temporarily interrupts the wash cycles.
laundry”). N.B. To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this
button; the corresponding indicator light will flash
ON/OFF button: switches the Washer-dryer on and off. orange, while the indicator light for the current wash
cycle phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the DOOR
WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. During LOCKED indicator light is switched off, the door may
the wash cycle, the knob does not move. be opened.
To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was
FUNCTION buttons with indicator light: used to select the interrupted, press this button again.
available functions. The indicator light corresponding to
the selected function will remain lit. Standby mode
This washing machine, in compliance with new energy
TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the cold saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby
wash cycle (see “Personalisation”). system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no
activity is detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly
DRYING knob: used to set the desired drying program- and wait for the machine to start up again.
me (see “Personalisation”).
Consumption in off-mode: 0.5 W
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights: used to mo- Consumption in Left-on: 0.5 W
nitor the progress of the wash cycle.
The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in
progress.

DOOR LOCKED indicator light: indicates whether the

door may be opened or not (see next page).

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Indicator lights Door locked indicator light
GB
If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to
The indicator lights provide important information. prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any
This is what they can tell you: damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you
open the appliance door.
Wash cycle phase indicator lights
Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, ! If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes
the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light,
phase of the cycle is currently in progress. this indicates a problem has occurred (see “Troublesho-
oting”).
Wash

Rinse
Note: as soon as a drying level
Spin or time period has been set,
this indicator light illuminates
Dry to indicate that the selected
wash cycle will be followed by
a drying phase.
End of wash cycle

Note: during the “Drain” phase, the indicator light corre-

sponding to the “Spin” cycle phase will illuminate.

Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights

When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator
light will illuminate.
If the selected function is not compatible with the pro-
grammed wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will
flash and the function will not be activated.
If a function which is incompatible with another function
selected previously, only the most recent selection will
remain active.

Starting a wash cycle

1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing 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 indica-
tor light will flash.
2. Load the laundry and close the door.
3. Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.
4. Set the washing temperature (see “Personalisation”).
5. Set the drying cycle if necessary (see “Personalisation”).
6. Measure out the detergent and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”).
7. Select the desired functions.
8. Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a
fixed manner, in green. To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select
a new cycle.
9. At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will switch on. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will switch off,
indicating that the door may be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum
dries completely. Switch the Washer-dryer off by pressing the ON/OFF button.

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 Wash cycles

Table of wash cycles

GB
Wash cycles

Max. Max. Detergents Max.

Cycle
Description of the wash cycle temp. speed Drying load
duration
(°C) (rpm) Fabric (kg)
Wash
softener
Essentials cycles
1 Cottons: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200    6.5 160'
1 Cottons (1): heavily soiled whites. 60° 1200    6.5 165'
1 Cottons (2): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200    6.5 160'
2 Cottons: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1200    6.5 130'
3 Coloureds cottons (3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200    6.5 85'
4 Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours. 50° 800    3 80'
Fastwash 60': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable
5 60° 1200    3 60'
for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand).
Special cycles

6 Baby cycle: heavily soiled delicate colours. 40° 800    2 120'

7 Shirts 40° 600    2 70'
8 Ready to wear (*) 30° 800    1 60'
9 Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc. 40° 800    1,5 55'
10 Silk: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie. 30° 0 -   1 55'
Drying cycles

11 Cottons - -  - - 5 -

12 Synthetics - -  - - 3 -

13 Wool - -  - - 1.5 -
Partials wash cycles

A Rinse - 1200  -  6.5 35'

B Spin - 1200  - - 6.5 15'
C Pump out - 0 - - - 6.5 2'
The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration
can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balan-
cing and any wash options selected.

For all Test Institutes:

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 50229: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 60°C.
2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40°C.
3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C.

(*) Ready to Wear

This cycle was designed to wash and dry lightly soiled small loads quickly. By selecting this cycle it is possible to
wash and dry a maximum load of 1 kg in just 60 minutes.
! Please note, this is an automatically programmed wash and dry cycle, therefore it is not possible to manually
set a drying time or drying level in conjunction with this cycle.
! Please note, the Drying indicator illuminates only during the drying phase of the cycle, not when the cycle is
first selected.

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Personalisation

Setting the temperature GB

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles).
The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ).
The Washer-dryer will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value
set for each wash cycle.
Table of Drying times (guideline values)
Setting the drying cycle
Turn the DRYING knob to set the desired drying type. Fabric Max. Cupboard Henger Iron
Load type
Two options are available: type load (kg) dry dry dry
A - Based on time: from 40 to 180 minutes. Clothing of diffe-
B - Based on the how damp the clothes are once they Cotton rent sizes, Terry 5 180 170 140
have been dried: towels
Iron : slightly damp clothes, easy to iron.
Synthe- Sheets, Shirts, Py-
Hanger : dry clothes to put away. 3 140 120 100
tics jamas, socks, etc.
Cupboard : very dry clothes, recommended for to-
welling and bathrobes. Knitwear, Pullo-
Wool 1.5 150 140 120
If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much vers. etc.
greater than the maximum stated load (see adjacent
table), 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 “Drying only” cycle. Repeat this procedure for the
remainder of the load.
N.B: when the drying is complete there is a cooling period, even though the DRYING knob is in the position.

Drying only
Turn the WASH CYCLE knob to one of the drying settings (11-12-13) according to the type of fabric, then select the
desired drying duration using the DRYING knob.

Functions
The various wash functions available with this Washer-dryer will help to achieve the desired results, every time.
To activate the functions:
1. Press the button corresponding to the desired function;
2. the function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated.
Note: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, this signals that this particular function may not be selected in conjunction
with the selected wash cycle.

1200-600
By selecting this function, reduces the spin speed.
! This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, C.

Extra rinse
By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. It is
particularly useful for sensitive skin.
! This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 8, 11, 12, 13, B, C.

Super Wash
Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle dura-
tion, this function offers a high-performance wash.
! This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, B, C.

Eco wash
The Eco Wash function saves energy by not heating the water used to wash your laundry – an advantage both to the envi-
ronment and to your energy bill. Instead, intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the
same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent.
! This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, A, B, C.

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 Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount
GB of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and
Good washing results also depend on the correct dose optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives
of detergent: adding too much detergent will not neces- added to the detergent.
sarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact a At the end of the wash cycle, the machine will slowly
build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute rotate the drum to prevent the formation of creases;
to environmental pollution. to end the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various
create too much foam. fabrics and colours.
Open the detergent di- It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
spenser drawer and pour and minimises the formation of creases.
in the detergent or wa- Wool: the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint machine
has been tested and approved by The Woolmark
shing additive, as follows.
Company for washing wool garments labelled as hand
* 1 washable provided that the garments are washed
2 according to the instructions on the garment label and
those issued by the manufacturer of this washer-dr-
yer. Hotpoint is the first washer-dryer brand to be
approved by The Woolmark Company for Apparel
Care- Platinum for its washing performance and
consumption of energy and water. (M1127)
! Do not pour detergent into the middle compartment
(*). Detergent should only be poured into the compartment 1.

compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade
or liquid) mark is a Certification trade mark.
For best results liquid detergent should be poured in Silk: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk garments.
the dispenser immediately before the start of the pro- We recommend the use of special detergent which has
gramme. been designed to wash delicate clothes.
compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 10.

Load balancing system

Preparing the laundry Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
• Divide the laundry according to: and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whi- than the washing rotation speed. If, after several at-
tes. tempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons. spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively
• Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash cycles”, unbalanced, the Washer-dryer performs the distribution
which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry. process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load
distribution and balance, we recommend small and large
garments are mixed in the load.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g Anti-crease
1 pillow case 150-200 g This function interrupts the wash programme, and the
1 tablecloth 400-500 g washing is left to soak in water before the appliance is
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g drained.
1 towel 150-250 g It can only be used with programme 10 (Silk/Curtains)
and helps to prevent the formation of creases.
Garments requiring special care To complete the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
Baby cycle: this wash cycle 6 can be used to remove the
soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring that all
detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent
the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies.

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Troubleshooting

Your Washer-dryer could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure
that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. GB

Problem: Possible causes / Solutions:

The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact.
• There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug.

The wash cycle does not start. • The door is not closed properly.
• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.
• A delayed start has been set.

The machine does not dry. • Check the 2 sections above.

• The ‘DRYING’ selector knob has in the position.

The clothes are too hot when the • A cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle. If
drying cycle is finished. the clothes appear too hot to handle leave the door open to allow to cool
further before removing from the machine.

The machine does not fill with water or • The water inlet hose is kinked.
the indicator light for the first wash • The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply.
cycle stage flashes rapidly. • The water pressure is too low.
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.
• There is no water supply to the house.
• The inlet valve filter is blocked.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

The machine continuously fills with wa- • The top of the drain hose is too low - It must be fitted at a height between
ter and continually drains away 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”).
or Water left in the drum • The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to
or Stuck on wash. run into the machine, the drain hose must be positioned higher than the
bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose.
• The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the standpipe, the
‘U’ bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose.

The machine does not drain or spin • The Pump filter is blocked.
(error lights flashing). • The drain hose is kinked (see “Installation”).
• New Installation - The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed if
connected under a sink.
• The drain hose or sink trap is blocked.

The wash programme takes too long. • Programme times will vary due to water pressure, the incoming water temperature
and if the wash load goes out of balance. This will increase the programme times
accordingly (see ‘ The machine wont spin properly’ below) - (Most Common Cause!).

The machine vibrates a lot during the • The feet have not been adjusted, enabling the machine to rock.
spin cycle. • New Installation - Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers,
or the Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the
machine.
• The machine is trapped between cabinets and/or walls.
• The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning, but
at a lower speed.

The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin.

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 The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this
GB happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the
load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will
increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to pre-
vent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy item
(eg duvet, quilt, etc). - Try the programme again using a different load.

The machine leaks from the • The dispenser drawer is blocked with detergent and requires cleaning.
dispenser. • The water pressure is too high and requires turning down - turn down the
tap on the water supply pipe slightly and try again.
• The machine is tilting forwards - It must be level when in its final position.

The machine leaks (other than dispenser). • The fill hose is loose, check both the cabinet and tap ends.
• The fill hose is tight but still leaks, if so replace the rubber washers, or the
fill hose is missing the rubber washer.
• The drain hose is not fixed in properly.

The option lights and the START/PAU- • Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and
SE indicator light flash while one of then switch back on again. If the problem persists contact Technical Assi-
the wash cycle progress and DOOR stance Centre.
LOCKED lights are lit in a fixed manner.

The machine smells. • The machine requires a service wash. Run a 90 degree wash cycle with de-
tergent and no laundry.

The machine door cannot be • The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes out shortly
opened. after the program has finished.
• If there is no power to the machine you need to perform the manual unlo-
cking procedure

Door Seal damaged at the bottom. • The door seal has drainage holes at the bottom - This is normal.

The water level is too low when the • The water level is correct if it can be seen at the bottom of the door.
machine is washing.

There is too much foam. • The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text
‘for washing machines’ or ‘hand and machine wash’ or the like).
• Too much detergent was used - less detergent is required in soft water.

After completing the programme, or • To comply with new energy saving regulations the machine is fitted with an
before starting a programme, the automatic standby system. Press ‘ON/OFF’ button for 3 seconds to activate
machine has turned itself off the machine, it can then either be switched off or a new programme selec-
(no lights). ted.

General. • Your washing machine contains sensors that monitor progress during the
wash cycle (eg: Water Levels, Temperatures, Out of Balance loads, Wash
time/progress).
Normally, if your machine successfully completes the cycle, there is unlikely
to be anything wrong!

Remember, you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation, as listed above.
Not emptying contents from pockets may cause pump or drain blockages, or may damage the machine.
Do not wash items which do not have a wash label, or wash items that are not intended as machine washable.

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Guarantee GB
12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown
repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective
because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the
appliance at no cost to you.

This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

- The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our
operating and maintenance instructions.
- The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.
- The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.
- The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise
interfered with by any person not authorised by us.
- Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.
- Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.
- The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.

The guarantee does not cover:

- Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result
of improper installation.
- Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These include but are not limited to: plugs,
cables, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.
- Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.

THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON-
DOMESTIC PREMISES.

5 Year Parts Guarantee

Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you
registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There
will be a charge for our engineer’s time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply
call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 (ROI 01 230 0800).

Extended Guarantees
We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense
of repair bills for the life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on
08448 226 226 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233).

Free Helpdesk Service

We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you
experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Hotpoint
Service Hotline on 08448 224 224 (Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or,
where necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call. If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will
replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.

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No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than
us - the manufacturer.

Essential Contact Information

Hotpoint Service
We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and
1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.

UK: 08448 224 224

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413
www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:

Model number:

Serial number:

Parts and Accessories

We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and
hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.

UK: 08448 225 225

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413
www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Appliance Registration
We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts
guarantee you must register your appliance with us.

UK: 08448 24 24 24
Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800
www.hotpointservice.co.uk

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Recycling & Disposal Information

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 the risk of injury to children,
remove the door, plug and cut the 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

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