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Detergent dispenser drawer: 

used to dispense deter-

gents and washing additives 

(see “Detergents and laundry”)

.

There is a key which provides a summary of the available 
wash cycles inside the detergent dispenser drawer; this may 
be consulted at any time.

ON/OFF 

button  : press this briefly to switch the ma-

chine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light, which 
flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is 
switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the 
wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 2 
seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the 
machine will not switch off. If the machine is switched off 
during a wash cycle, this wash cycle will be cancelled.

WASH CYCLE SELECTOR 

buttons: used to set the 

desired wash cycle 

(see “Table of wash cycles”)

.

MEMORY 

button: press and hold the button to store a 

cycle with your own set of preferences in the memory of 
the machine. To recall a previously stored cycle, press the 
MEMORY button.

FUNCTION 

buttons: press the button to select the 

desired function. The corresponding indicator light on the 
display will switch on.

SPIN 

button  : press to reduce or completely exclude 

the spin cycle - the value is indicated on the display.

TEMPERATURE 

button 

: press to decrease the tem-

perature: the value will be shown on the display.

CHILD LOCK 

button: to activate the control panel lock, 

press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. 
When the symbol is illuminated, the control panel is locked. 
This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from 
being modified accidentally, especially where there are 
children in the home. To deactivate the control panel lock, 
press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds.

DELAY START 

button 

: press to set a delayed start 

time for the selected wash cycle. The delay time will be 
shown on the display.

START/PAUSE 

button with indicator light: when the gre-

en indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a 
wash cycle. Once the cycle has started the indicator light 
will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle, 
press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an 
orange colour. If the symbol 

 is not illuminated, the door 

may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at 
which it was interrupted, press the button again.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy sa-
ving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system 
which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is 
detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the 
machine to start up again.

Description of the washing machine

Control panel

TEMPERATURE

 

button

WASH 

CYCLE 

SELECTOR 

buttons

Detergent dispenser drawer

FUNCTION 

buttons

ON/OFF

 

button

SPIN SPEED 

button

START/PAUSE

 

button with 

indicator light

CHILD LOCK 

button

DISPLAY

DELAY  

START 

button

MEMORY 

button

Summary of Contents for WMD 962 A

Page 1: ...laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Precautions and tips 11 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maint...

Page 2: ...uld the appliance be sold transferred or moved make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features Read these instructions careful...

Page 3: ...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 OUT BY A...

Page 4: ...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 above The washing mac...

Page 5: ...r connections maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1600 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 6045...

Page 6: ...D LOCK button to activate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds When the symbol is illuminated the control panel is locked This means it is possible to prevent w...

Page 7: ...s F correspond to the functions and light up when the selected function is compatible with the set wash cycle Door locked symbol If the symbol is lit this indicates that the washing machine door is bl...

Page 8: ...splay Modifying the cycle settings Press the button to enable the function the indicator light corresponding to the button will switch on Press the button again to disable the function the indicator l...

Page 9: ...f the wash cycle It cannot be used with the and Partial wash cycles Eco Wash The Eco Wash function saves energy by not heating the water used to wash your laundry an advantage both to the environment...

Page 10: ...0 g 1 towel 150 250 g Special wash cycles Fastwash 30 this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly it lasts just 30 minutes and therefore saves both energy and time By selectin...

Page 11: ...to do this alone because the appliance is very heavy Before loading laundry into the washing machine make sure the drum is empty Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials observe local regu latio...

Page 12: ...rom forming 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 chambe...

Page 13: ...he START PAUSE 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 see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrec...

Page 14: ...he 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 it back on again If the problem p...

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: ...ficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activa...

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