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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 9692 A

Page 1: ...d 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 maintenance 12 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 th...

Page 2: ...ould 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 carefully they contain vital infor mation on installation use and safety Unpacking and levelling Unpacking This a part of the polysti rene base and should have stayed intact when you removed the base IMPORT...

Page 3: ...e 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 QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug mus...

Page 4: ...E 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 machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is i...

Page 5: ...ter 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 60456 programme 1st press of the button temperature 60 C using a load of 9 kg This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2006 95 EC Low Voltage 2002...

Page 6: ...LD 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 butt...

Page 7: ...ts 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 blocked to prevent it from being opened accidentally To prevent any damage from occurring wait for the symbol to switch itself off before opening the appliance door N B if the DELAYED START function ha...

Page 8: ...isplay 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 light will switch off If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle the indicator light will flash and the function will not be activated If the selected function is not co...

Page 9: ...of 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 and to your energy bill Instead intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle For the best washing results we recommend the usa...

Page 10: ...00 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 selecting this wash cycle at 30 C it is possible to wash different fabrics together except for wool and silk items with a maximum load of 3 kg Silk use special wash cycle to wash all silk garments We recomme...

Page 11: ...y 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 lations so that the packaging may be re used The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the...

Page 12: ...from 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 chamber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdriver remove the cover panel on the lowe...

Page 13: ...The 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 incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose The end of the drain hose...

Page 14: ...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 it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The machine requires a service wash Run a 90 degree wash cycle with deter gent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator lig...

Page 15: ...t 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 of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee Th...

Page 16: ...fficiently 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 activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough...

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