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A wash and dry programme:

1. Sort your laundry into groups with the same wash 

and dry care labels. 

2. Load the machine, making sure that items are not 

trapped in the door. Close the door by pushing it 
until it clicks.

3. Add detergent and fabric conditioner (if required), to 

the dispenser drawer. Refer to the detergent 
manufacturer’s dosage instructions.

4. Switch the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF 

button      . The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will 
illuminate.

5. Turn the Programme Selector dial to the programme 

required (

see Programmes

).

6. Select any optional wash feature(s) that you may 

require by pressing the appropriate button/s (

see 

‘Personalisation’

Option Chart’). 

The corresponding light will illuminate to show 
what you have chosen.

7. Press the Drying Times button until the required time 

appears on the display.

8. Reduce the selected programmes wash temperature

(if required) by pressing the Wash Temperature 
button until the required temperature appears on the 
display.

9. Press the Start/Cancel button to begin the 

programme. The display will show the time remaining
to the end of the programme.
- During the programme, progress indicator lights 
will illuminate to indicate what stage in the cycle 
the programme has reached.
- The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will remain lit 
throughout.

10. A short time after the programme has finished the 

DOOR LOCKED indicator light will go out and the
door can be opened. 
- Take out your laundry and leave the appliance 
door ajar to allow the drum to dry thoroughly. 
- Turn the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF 
button     .

!

We also recommend that you switch off the 

electricity and water supply.  

GB

Drying

Fabric

Programme

Dry Weight load

Heat setting

Time Setting*
(approx)

B,C,D,E & F

5kg max.

3kg max.

G & K

HIGH

LOW

max.

3 hours

max.

2 hours

Cottons

Synthetics

DRYING WEIGHT

LOADS

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

2

Bath Towels

Items of

6

Shirts

Underwear

6 Blouses

2  Pillow 

cases

2

Sets of Pyjamas

COTTON

=  5kg

3

Children’s Dresses

2 Sets of

5

Shirts

Pyjamas

6 Blouses

4 Items 

of 

Underwear

SYNTHETIC

=  3kg

Drying table

It is recommended that you separate your drying loads into similar fabric types, 
as this will increase the drying efficiency.

*

for smaller loads

reduce the drying
time accordingly.

Summary of Contents for WD640

Page 1: ...Instructions WD645 WD640 ...

Page 2: ... programme To stop or change a programme Programmes table Reducing the wash temperature Options Automatic features Drying Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser Washcare Tips Preparing your laundry Precautions and Advice 11 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Care and Maintenance 12 Switching off the water or electricity supply Cleaning Checking the water in...

Page 3: ...ust be within the values indicated in the Technical details table next page If the water inlet hoses are not long enough contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman Always use new hoses Check the water hoses at least once a year replace any that are cracked as worn hoses could split under water pressure If you have no hot water supply a Y piece adaptor is available from your local Hotpo...

Page 4: ...30 minutes to complete Drainage connections We recommend one of the following Although you may need to move the hooked end support along the grey drainage hose DO NOT remove it Whichever drainage method you use make sure that the hooked end support is fixed level to or above the Plumbing Indicator Line see Description Standpipe method 1 Make sure the standpipe height is a minimum 500mm from the fl...

Page 5: ...ch cycle phase is under way The corresponding light for the cycle in progress is illuminated DRYING TIMES button To set the drying time OPTION buttons To select the options available see Starting and Programmes OPTION lights When an option is selected the corresponding light is illuminated PROGRESS Indicator lights Programme listing OPTION Buttons OPTION Lights Detergent dispenser WASH TEMPERATURE...

Page 6: ...d properly and the selected programme will not start Push the door shut until you hear the catch click the DOOR LOCKED light will stop flashing and the selected programme will start DISPLAY The display shows either the amount of time delay remaining until the start of a programme or gives an indication of the amount of time left for a programme in progress The delay time is displayed in hours and ...

Page 7: ...ng a wool wash liquid when using Programme H WEIGHT OF WASH LOAD Two examples of maximum wash loads for different types of fabric 2 Bath Towels 1 Hand Towel 6 Shirts 6 Blouses 1 Sets of Pyjamas 4 Items of Underwear COTTON 6kg 2 Children s Dresses 4 Shirts 4 Blouses 1 Sets of Pyjamas 4 Items of Underwear SYNTHETIC 3kg Programmes Fabric Temp Max Approx Spin table C dry programme speed Wash weight ti...

Page 8: ...pin Time Delay To delay the start of the wash programme by up to 24 hours Each press of the option button will add a delay of one hour If you press after 24 shows on the display the machine will reset the time delay and OFF will appear in the display Any press after this will start the time delay again from one hour The display will show the delay you have chosen Option table GB Do not allow child...

Page 9: ...igh Heat option button the corresponding light will show selection 4 Set the required drying time or autodry option see drying options below 5 When all selections have been made press the Start Cancel button The door will lock 6 A short time after the programme has finished the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will go out and the door can be opened Two drying options are available Auto Drying programme...

Page 10: ...The display will show the time remaining to the end of the programme During the programme progress indicator lights will illuminate to indicate what stage in the cycle the programme has reached The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will remain lit throughout 10 A short time after the programme has finished the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will go out and the door can be opened Take out your laundry and l...

Page 11: ...ashcare label states that the bra is machine washable then we advise placing it in a sealed pillow case or a similar washbag Remember you will be charged for a service call resulting from a detached bra wire Do not use the machine if the item to be washed does not have a wash label Before washing laundry we recommend you Pre treat awkward stains with washable treatments Do not wash any items that ...

Page 12: ...you only see a little water through your appliance door this is because thanks to the latest Hotpoint technology your machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results an objective reached to respect the environment Saving on detergent water energy and time To avoid wasting resources the machine should be used with a full load A full load instead of two half loads allow...

Page 13: ...ve cleaners scouring agents acids any bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage We recommend a maintenance wash 2 or 3 times a year to avoid a build up of greasy deposits and water hardness residue Run Programme B without laundry and without detergent Where the drying only option is regularly used do this on a monthly basis A B 12 Moulded plug The plug must not be used without the fuse cover...

Page 14: ...tton The transit fixings were not removed correctly see Installation The washing machine is not level see Installation The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and the wall see Installation Check all loose items such as coins were removed from the laundry The water inlet hoses are not connected correctly see Installation Is your water pressure within limits The detergent dispens...

Page 15: ...t for other uses Before calling the Service Centre Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself see Troubleshooting If not turn off the machine and call the Service Centre closest to you What to tell the Service Centre name address and post code telephone number the type of problem the date of purchase the appliance model Mod the serial number S N This information can...

Page 16: ...e and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuin...

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