Hotpoint Washer WMSFG 621 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

The first wash cycle

English,1

Technical data

Care and maintenance, 6

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

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety

Disposal

WMSFG 621

Opening the porthole door manually

Description of the washing machine, 8-9

Control panel

Display

Running a wash cycle, 10

Wash cycles and options, 11

Table of wash cycles

Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 12

Detergent dispenser drawer

Preparing the laundry

Special wash cycles

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Assistance, 15-16

FUTURA

Connecting the drain hose

• the supply voltage is included within the

values indicated on the Technical Data Plate

fixed on the machine.

Connect the drain

hose, without bending

it, to a draining

• the socket is compatible with the washing

machine’s plug. If this is not the case,

replace the socket or the plug.

duct or a wall drain

situated between 65

and 100 cm from the

floor;

65 - 100 cm

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 drain hose may

be connected to

an under-sink trap.

Before connecting

the drain hose from

the machine ensure

that any blanks or

removable ends have

been taken off the

spigot.

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.

Where it connects to

the waste water pipe

cut end off spigot or

remove the blanking cap

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.

If it is placed over

the edge of a basin

or sink be sure

the free end of the

hose should not be

underwater.

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.

! 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.

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.

Electric connection

Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative

Before plugging the appliance into the mains

socket, make sure that:

plug:

Important: the wires in the mains lead are

coloured in accordance with the following

code:

• the socket is earthed and in compliance with

the applicable law;

Green & Yellow Earth

• the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s

maximum power load indicated on the

Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine;

Blue

Brown

Neutral

Live

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:

! 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.

Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal

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

before you use it for the first time, run a wash

cycle with detergent and no laundry, setting

the n°2 programme.

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)

LIVE (L)

EARTH (E)

BROWN

GREEN & YELLOW

GREEN &

YELLOW

13 ampere fuse

BROWN

CROSS-BAR

CORD GRIP

BLUE

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 washing machine 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 washing machine 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.

Technical data

Model

WMSFG 621

width 59.5 cm

Dimensions height 85 cm

depth 42,5 cm

Capacity

Electrical

from 1 to 6 kg

please refer to the technical

connections data plate fixed to the machine

maximum pressure

1 MPa (10 bar)

Water con-

minimum pressure

nections

0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 40 litres

up to 1200 rotations per

minute

Spin speed

Test wash

cycles in

accordan-

ce with

Programme 3;

Cotton Standard 60°.

Programme 4;

directives

1061/2010

and

Cotton Standard 40

°.

1015/201

This appliance conforms to

the following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electroma-

gnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU

Care and maintenance

To access the pre-chamber:

Cutting off the water and

electricity supplies

1. using a

screwdriver, remove

the cover panel on

the lower front part of

the washing machine

(see figure);

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system

inside the washing machine and help to

prevent leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning

it and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

2. unscrew the lid

by rotating it anti-

clockwise (see figure):

a little water may

trickle out. This is

perfectly normal;

• The outer parts and rubber components

of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft

cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not

use solvents or abrasives.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

Remove the dispenser

by raising it and

pulling it out (see

figure).

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks

are securely in place before you push it onto

the appliance.

Wash it under running

water; this operation

should be repeated

frequently.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If

there are any cracks, it should be replaced

immediately: during the wash cycles, water

pressure is very strong and a cracked hose

could easily split open.

Caring for the door and drum of

your appliance

• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order

to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine 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.

Precautions and tips

! This washing machine was designed and constructed

in accordance with international safety regulations. The

following information is provided for safety reasons and

must therefore be read carefully.

Opening the porthole door manually

In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole

door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the

laundry, proceed as follows:

General safety

1. remove the plug from the

electrical socket.

2. make sure the water level

inside the machine is lower

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

• This appliance can be used by children aged

from 8 years and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge if they

have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way

and understand the hazards involved. Children

shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or

damp hands or feet.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging

the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug

and pull.

than the door opening; if

it is not, remove excess

water using the drain hose,

collecting it in a bucket as

indicated in the figure.

3. using a screwdriver,

remove the cover panel on

the lower front part of the

washing machine (see figure).

• Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the

machine is in operation.

• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach

extremely 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

circumstances 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.

• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make

sure the drum is empty.

4. pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the figure,

until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop position; pull

downwards and open the door at the same time.

Disposal

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely

in place before you push it onto the appliance.

•Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

•The European Directive 2012/96/EU on Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment, requires that old household

electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the

normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances

must be collected separately