Hotpoint WMPF 742 User Manual

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WASHING MACHINE
Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 6-7
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 8
Wash cycles and options, 9
Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Precautions and advice, 11
General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually
Care and maintenance, 12
Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
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, 13-14
Assistance, 15-16
WMPF 742
Instructions for use

Hotpoint WMPF 742 Specifications

General

Brand	Hotpoint
Model	WMPF 742
Category	Washer
Language	English

Summary

Installation

Unpacking and levelling

Details on removing packaging and ensuring appliance stability.

Electric and water connections

Instructions for connecting water supply and electricity.

Connecting the drain hose

Electric connection

The first wash cycle

Technical data

Description of the washing machine

Control panel

Overview of buttons and indicators on the washing machine interface.

Display

Explanation of the washing machine's digital display and symbols.

Running a wash cycle

Modify the temperature and/or spin speed

Adjusting wash temperature and spin speed settings.

Setting a delayed start

Procedure for setting a delayed start for a wash cycle.

Set the desired wash intensity

Optimizing wash based on fabric soil level and intensity.

Wash cycles and options

Table of programmes and wash cycles

Details of available wash programs, temperatures, speeds, and loads.

Wash options

Explanation of available options like Timer Saver.

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Instructions for using the detergent dispenser correctly.

Preparing the laundry

Guidance on sorting, loading, and weighing laundry.

Special wash cycles

Descriptions of specific cycles like Anti Stain, Baby, Wool.

Precautions and tips

General safety

Important safety instructions for using the appliance.

Disposal

Information on how to safely dispose of the appliance.

Opening the porthole door manually

Procedure for opening the door in case of power failure.

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Steps to disconnect water and power before maintenance.

Cleaning the washing machine

How to clean the exterior and run an auto-clean program.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Instructions for removing and cleaning the dispenser.

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

Tips for preventing odors and maintaining the door and drum.

Cleaning the pump

Procedure to access and clean the pump pre-chamber.

Checking the water inlet hose

Guidance on inspecting the water inlet hose for damage.

Troubleshooting

The machine does not switch on

Common causes and solutions for the machine not powering on.

The wash cycle does not start

Troubleshooting steps when a wash cycle fails to initiate.

The machine does not fill with water or 'H20' flashes in the display

Diagnosing issues with water intake or display errors.

The machine continuously fills with water and continually drains away or Water left in the drum or Stuck on wash

Resolving problems with continuous filling/draining or stuck cycles.

The machine does not drain or spin (error lights flashing)

Solutions for drainage or spin cycle failures indicated by error lights.

The machine does spin

Addressing issues when the machine spins but the program takes long.

The programme takes too long

Factors affecting wash cycle duration and potential causes.

The Display sticks at one 'time to end' for more than 1 Minute or the Display changes the estimated 'Time to End' during the programme

Troubleshooting issues with the display's time estimation.

The machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle

Solutions for excessive vibration during the spin cycle.

The machine is noisy

The machine wont spin properly

The machine leaks from the dispenser

The machine leaks (other than dispenser)

The option lights and the START/PAUSE indicator light are flash rapidly and an error code appears on the display (eg F-01, F-..)

The machine smells

The machine door cannot be opened

Door Seal damaged at the bottom

The water level is too low when the machine is washing

There is too much foam

After completing the programme, or before starting a programme, the machine has turned itself off (no lights)

General

Assistance

Guarantee

Details of the 12 months parts and labour guarantee and 5 year parts guarantee.

Extended Guarantees

Information on available repair protection plans.

Free Helpdesk Service

Details on free advice and assistance for technical difficulties.

After Sales Service

Essential Contact Information

Contact details for Hotpoint Service and important information to provide.

Parts and Accessories

Information on purchasing genuine replacement parts and accessories.

Appliance Registration

Instructions for registering the appliance to activate the 5 year parts guarantee.

Recycling & Disposal Information

Information on the company's commitment to recycling and proper disposal.