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Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5 

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Care and maintenance, 6

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

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety
Disposal

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
Functions

Detergents and laundry, 12

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

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Assistance, 15-16

HSTB 621

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

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GB

Summary of Contents for HFEL 501

Page 1: ...aning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle 8 9 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a w...

Page 2: ...are allowing wa ter through Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine Never use second hand or old inlet hoses use the products supplied with the machine K...

Page 3: ...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 FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED...

Page 4: ...use 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 socke...

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Page 6: ...m forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self clea ning pump which does not require any mainte nance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chambe...

Page 7: ...ck mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening If the appliance breaks down do not under any circum stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself Always keep children...

Page 8: ...ART PAUSE button with indicator light starts or tem porarily interrupts the wash cycles N B To pause the wash cycle in progress press this button the corresponding indicator light will flash orange wh...

Page 9: ...time as the function indicator light this indicates a problem has occurred see Troubleshooting Starting a wash cycle 1 Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON OFF button All the indicator li...

Page 10: ...53 0 71 35 60 Specials 7 Baby cycle heavily soiled delicate colours 40 1000 3 140 8 Shirts 40 600 2 80 9 Lingerie Cycle 30 600 1 75 10 Wool for wool cashmere etc 40 800 1 65 11 Silk for garments in si...

Page 11: ...d because of the increased cycle duration this function offers a high performance wash Extra rinse By selecting this function the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is...

Page 12: ...ranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks Baby cycle this wash cycle 7 can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies while ensuring...

Page 13: ...USE button has not been pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowin...

Page 14: ...o replace the rubber washers or the fill hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch...

Page 15: ...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 o...

Page 16: ...ic 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...

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