User Manual Hotpoint FML 842 P UK freestanding front loading washing machine

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Table of contents

• CONTROL PANEL
• WASH CYCLE TABLE
• PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
• WASH CYCLES
• DISPLAY
• OPTIONS
• ACCESSORIES
• TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF button
2. TEMPERATURE knob
3. SPIN SPEED knob
4. WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights
5. DOOR LOCKED indicator light
6. START/PAUSE button and indicator light
7. OPTION buttons and indicator lights
8. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

WASH CYCLE TABLE

The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors, such as the temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient temperature, amount of detergent, load quantity and type, load balancing and any additional options selected.

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 1061/2010: This cycle is designed for normally soiled cotton loads and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments washable at 60°C or at 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

For all testing institutes:

2) Long cotton cycle: set programme 3 at temperature 40°C.

3) Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 5 at a temperature of 40°C.

* By selecting the cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Top
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
3. Control panel
4. Handle
5. Porthole door
6. Drain pump (behind the plinth)
7. Plinth (removable)
8. Adjustable feet (2)

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

Compartment *:
Do not insert detergent in this compartment.
Compartment 1: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, the removable plastic partition A (supplied) should be used for proper dosage.
If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.
Compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener must not exceed the “MAX” level.
! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

WASH CYCLES

Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum recommended temperature for washing the garment.

Mixed

For washing lightly to normally soiled resistant garments in cotton, linen, synthetic fibres and mixed fibres.

Eco Cotton

Suitable for washing moderately soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and 60°C it is the standard cycle for washing cotton garments, and is the most efficient in terms of combined water and electricity consumption.

Cotton

Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled.

Synthetics

Suitable for washing moderately soiled garments made of synthetic fibres (e.g. polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or mixed synthetic-cotton fibres.

White

For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

Duvet

Suitable for washing clothing padded with goose down, such as single duvets (weighing under3,5 kg), cushions or down jackets. Duvets should be loaded into the drum with their edges folded inwards and no more than ¾ of the total drum volume should be used up. For best results, it is advisable to use liquid detergent to be poured into the detergent drawer.

Rapid 30 min

For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool, silk and garments to be washed by hand.

Full Load 45 min

Suitable for washing a full load of cotton clothes moderately soiled in 45 minutes.

Shirts

Use the special wash cycle to wash shirts in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the best possible care.

Baby

Use the special wash cycle to remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions. The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent.

Anti Stain 40° the programme is suitable to heavily-soiled garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When running the programme, do not mix garments of different colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with special additives is recommended if there are particularly obstinate stains.

Anti Allergy

Suitable for removing major allergens such as pollen, mites and cat or dog hair.

Spin & Drain

Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude the spin cycle, the machine will drain only.

Rinse & Spin

Rinses and then spins. For resilient garments.

DISPLAY

The display is useful when programming the washing machine and provides plenty of information.

The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear (the display will show the maximum duration of the cycle chosen, which may decrease after several minutes, since the effective duration of the programme varies depending on the wash load and the settings chosen); if the DELAY START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear. Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected most recently, if these are compatible with the set wash cycle.

Door locked indicator light

If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you open the appliance door (wait approximately 3 minutes).

! If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes rapidly at the same time as the option indicator light, this indicates a problem has occurred (see "Troubleshooting").

FIRST-TIME USE

Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the "Auto-Clean" cycle.

DAILY USE

Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the "TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS" section.

- Press 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 indicator light will flash.

- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the wash cycle table.

- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments, as described in the "DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER" section.

- Close the door.

- Select the desired wash cycle.

- Set the washing temperature.

- Set the spin speed.

- Select the desired options.

- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock (the indicator light will switch on).

PAUSING A CYCLE

To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the indicator light will flash amber. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY

Once a cycle starts, the indicator light turns on to signal that the door cannot be opened. Whilea wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the indicator light will flash amber. If the indicator light is not lit, the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.

CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE

To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will flash amber), then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again.

! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.

AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE

At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will switch on; when the indicator light switches off, the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the machine. If you do not press ON/OFF button, the washing machine will switch off automatically after about a half of an hour.

OPTIONS

OPTIONS

• If the selected option is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash and a sound alert (3 beeps); the option will not be activated.
• If a option which is incompatible with another function selected previously, only the most recent selection will remain active.

Super Wash

This option offers a high-performance wash due to the greater quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle, and due to the increased wash cycle duration, is particularly useful for the removal of stubborn stains.

Extra Rinse

Selecting this option allows for enhancing rinsing efficiency and fully removing the detergent. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin.

Easy Iron

By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum; the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the i phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button.

Timer Saver

If you select this option, the wash cycle duration will be reduced by up to 50%, depending on the selected cycle, thereby guaranteeing simultaneous water and energy saving. Use this cycle for lightly soiled garments.

Temperature

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Wash cycles table).

The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash .

The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle.

Spin

Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle. The spin speed may be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting the symbol .

The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed which is higher than the maximum speed set for each wash cycle.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

Divide the laundry according to:

Type of fabric (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, garments to be hand-washed). Colour (separate coloured garments from whites, wash new coloured garments separately). Delicates (small garments - such as nylon stockings - and items with hooks - such as bras: insert them in a fabric bag).

Empty the pockets:

Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washing machine and the drum. Check all buttons.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine off and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use flammable liquids to clean the washing machine.

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Close the water tap after every wash. 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

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.

The washing machine has a "Auto-Clean" cycle for its internal parts; it must be run without any load in the drum.

To optimise this cycle, it is possible to use either detergent (10% of the quantity specified for lightly soiled garments) or special additives to clean the washing machine. We recommend running a cleaning cycle every 40 wash cycles.

To start the cycle press buttons “Super Wash" and "Extra Rinse" simultaneously for 5 seconds.

The cycle will start automatically and will run for about 70 minutes. To stop the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Remove the dispenser drawer by lifting and pulling it outwards. Wash it under running water; this procedure should be effected regularly.

Caring for the door and drum

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

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance. Small items (such as coins or buttons) may sometimes fall into the protective pre-chamber situated at the base of the pump.

! Make sure that the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. remove the covering panel on the front side of the machine by inserting a screwdriver in the centre and sides of the panel and using it as a lever;
2. loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise: it is normal for some water to leak out;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the cover back on;
5. put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in place before pushing the panel onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If it is cracked or broken, it must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high pressure of the water could suddenly split the hose open.

! Never use hoses that have already been used.

LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.

ACCESSORIES

Contact our Technical Assistance Service to check whether the following accessories are available for this washing machine model.

Stacking kit

With this accessory you can secure the tumble dryer to the upper part of your washing machine to save space and facilitate loading and unloading of the tumble dryer.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washing machine by gripping it from the upper section. Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the filling hose from the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water remaining in the hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get damaged during transport. Apply the transport bolts back on. Repeat, in reverse order, the transport bolt removal procedure described in the“Installation instructions”.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service, make sure that the problem cannot be easily solved using the following list.