Hotpoint BHWM 149 User Manual

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Contents
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
Description of the washing machine
and starting a wash cycle, 8-9
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle
Wash cycles, 10
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 11
Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 12
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 13
General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually
Care and maintenance, 14
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Troubleshooting, 15
Assistance, 16
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BHWM 149
Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE

Hotpoint BHWM 149 Specifications

General

Brand	Hotpoint
Model	BHWM 149
Category	Washer
Language	English

Summary

Installation

Unpacking and levelling

Instructions for unpacking, checking for damage, removing transit bolts, and levelling the machine.

Electric and water connections

Guidance on connecting the water inlet hose to the tap and appliance, and electrical connection requirements.

Connecting the drain hose

Details on how to connect the drain hose to a drain duct, sink trap, or basin.

Electric connection

Requirements for the electrical socket, earthing, voltage, and plug compatibility.

The first wash cycle

Procedure for running the initial wash cycle with detergent but no laundry.

Instructions for the fitter

Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle

Control panel

Indicator lights

Starting a wash cycle

Step-by-step guide on how to load laundry and start a washing cycle.

Wash cycles

Table of wash cycles

A comprehensive table detailing available wash cycles, temperatures, loads, and durations.

Precautions and tips

General safety

Essential safety precautions for operating the washing machine, including use, handling, and child safety.

Disposal

Opening the porthole door manually

Procedure to manually open the porthole door in case of a power failure.

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Troubleshooting

The washing machine does not switch on

Common causes and solutions for the machine failing to power on.

The wash cycle does not start

Troubleshooting steps if the wash cycle fails to initiate.

The washing machine does not take in water

Reasons and fixes for the machine not filling with water.

The washing machine continuously takes in and drains water

Solutions for the machine filling and draining simultaneously.

The washing machine does not drain or spin

Troubleshooting steps for problems with draining or spinning cycles.

The washing machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle

Causes and remedies for excessive vibration during the spin phase.

The washing machine leaks

Potential reasons for water leakage from the appliance.

The START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) and the function indicator lights flash rapidly

Troubleshooting guide for flashing indicator lights indicating an error.

There is too much foam

Assistance

Essential Contact Information