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Choosing a Washing Programme

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Economy

Wash, will affect the programme times.

WASHING

WEIGHT LOADS

Two examples of 
typical loads for
washing different
types of fabric:

2

Bath Towels

6

Shirts

6 Blouses
2

Set of Pyjamas

4

Sets of Underwear

2

Pillow Cases

COTTON

=  5kg

2

Children’s Dresses

4

Shirts

4 Blouses
1

Set of Pyjamas

4

Sets of Underwear

SYNTHETIC

=  3kg

ITCL

Codes Fabric

Temp. Full

Programme

Approx. Max

˚C

Load

Time (mins)

Spin Speed

based on hot

depending

and cold fill

on model

Heavy soiled loads.
On completion, switch ‘OFF’

Prewash

mains button before selecting

40

3 - 5kg

15 - 25

400rpm

wash programme.
WARNING: Not for woollen or delicate items.

Heavy soiled white cotton
loads (includes a prewash).

95

5kg

130 - 140

*1200rpm

White Cotton & Linen
without special finishes.

95

5kg

110 - 120

*1200rpm

Colourfast cotton, linen or
viscose without special finishes 60

5kg

160 - 180

*1200rpm

Non-colourfast cotton, linen
& viscose

40

5kg

65 - 75  

*1200rpm

Coloured nylon, polyester,
acrylic/cotton mixtures, cotton
or viscose with special finishes
(eg. drip dry), coloured 
polyester/cotton mixtures

50

3kg

50 - 60

900rpm

Acrylics, acetates & tri-acetate
blends of these fabrics with
wool, polyester/wool blends

40

3kg

45 - 50

900rpm

Quickwash for freshening up

Incoming

lightly soiled items

Household
Supply

0.9kg

30 - 35

900rpm

WARNING: Not for woollen items.

Woollen blankets, wool
mixtures with cotton, rayon 
or silk.

40

2.7kg

40 - 45

900rpm

Shrink resistant machine
washable wool

40

1.4kg

40 - 45

900rpm

* Maximum spin speed for Model WD64 only.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

Wash Dial & Symbols:

Before selecting a wash programme, ensure the mains button is in the ‘OFF’ position.
Turn dial slowly clockwise. You will hear a click as the pointer aligns with the start of
your chosen wash programme, final rinse or spin.
Note: Failure to correctly align the pointer at the start of a wash programme will result in
detergent not being dispensed.

Pointer

Low Heat Symbol

Rinses

Short Spin

Symbol

End of

Programme

Start of Wash,

Final Rinse & Spin

programmes

High Heat Symbol

Letters represent
programme

Long Spin Symbol

STEP 4

Summary of Contents for WD63

Page 1: ...on Guide Wash Guide Read through this section to familiarise yourself with the different compartments within the dispenser drawer STEP 3 Dispenser Drawer NOTE Always follow manufacturer s dosage recommendations A guide to drying times is provided for independent drying programmes along with a list of items not suitable for tumble drying Examples given for the maximum drying load weight for differe...

Page 2: ...dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identif...

Page 3: ...tpoint recommend extension leads are not used Move your machine into position take care not to trap or kink the hoses WITH THIS WILL TAKE AP Standpipe height minimum 500mm from the floor Insert drainage hose approximately 100mm into the standpipe 800mm from floor Hooked End Support YOU ONLY the locking disk he two front feet until is up against the base e machine IMPORTANT Internal transit bracket...

Page 4: ...optimum wash results we recommend that you use the detergent manufacturers dispensing cup to dispense no more than 300ml of powder Pour fabric conditioner into the compartment We recommend that you do not exceed the maximum level indicated It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly Remove the drawer see Changing the Main Wash Indicator wash the dispenser drawer and clean out the compa...

Page 5: ...Non colourfast cotton linen viscose 40 5kg 65 75 1200rpm Coloured nylon polyester acrylic cotton mixtures cotton or viscose with special finishes eg drip dry coloured polyester cotton mixtures 50 3kg 50 60 900rpm Acrylics acetates tri acetate blends of these fabrics with wool polyester wool blends 40 3kg 45 50 900rpm Quickwash for freshening up Incoming lightly soiled items Household Supply 0 9kg ...

Page 6: ... programme A or the wool programme J Rinse Hold for Model WD64 Suspends your clothes in the final rinse water Helps minimise creasing of delicate or synthetic fabrics Complete final spin by cancelling this option Only available with programmes F G H NOTE Remember to cancel buttons after use Intelligent Care Your appliance has an inbuilt feature to prevent it spinning with an unbalanced load avoidi...

Page 7: ... end of each drying cycle allows fabrics to gently cool down minimising creasing All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry this should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy If clothes are subjected to extreme drying they tend to wrinkle and consequently need more ironing than usual As clothes feel damper when warm allow for this when removing items before the C...

Page 8: ...er drawer see STEP 3 1 8 9 5 WARNINGS Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls Do not overload the appliance It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash Do not attempt to open the door when water is visible in the drum or if the door locked indicator light is lit Do not use a dosing ball to dispense detergent when using a wash and auto dry programme...

Page 9: ...blockage Has the drain hose bee correctly Was a short spin programme used on a non synthetic load Did the water pump out If not see MY MACHINE DOES NOT PUMP OUT WATER The Rinse Hold button has been pressed this will hold laundry in the final rinse water until the button is pressed again Clean fabric dispense See STEP 3 The Dis Drawer There has been an unbalanced load and the machine could not spin...

Page 10: ... drum lation that have Is the standpipe or household drain blocked Check the feet have been levelled Is steam coming from the dispenser drawer Are the fill hoses on correctly If not tighten them ES NOT ATER MY MACHINE IS LEAKING THE PROGRAMME TAKES A LONG TIME SUDS ARE COMING FROM THE DISPENSER DRAWER THE LAUNDRY IS NOT DRY AFTER USING THE DRY PROGRAMME ected to tem nd of the unit has The machine ...

Page 11: ...f greasy deposits and water hardness residue Simply run wash programme C without any laundry in the drum using the usual amount of detergent Cleaning the Door Bowl Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly with a soft cloth A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in water leaking from the door DO NOT clean any part of the machine with abrasive cleaners scouring ...

Page 12: ... the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts sepa rately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit...

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