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Description of the washing 

machine

Control panel

TEMPERATURE

 

button

WASH 

CYCLE 

SELECTOR 

KNOB

Detergent dispenser drawer

ON/OFF

 

button

SPIN

 

button 

START/PAUSE

 

button and indicator 

light

DISPLAY

DELAY 
TIMER 

button

OPTION 

buttons and 

indicator lights

Detergent dispenser drawer:

 used to dispense 

detergents and washing additives (

 see “Detergents and 

laundry”

).

ON/OFF

   button: press this briefly to switch the 

machine 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 3 
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 KNOB

:

 used to set the 

desired wash cycle (see “

Table of programmes and wash 

cycles

”).

OPTION

 

buttons and indicator lights:

 

press to select the 

available options. The indicator light corresponding to the 
selected option will remain lit.

CLEANING ACTION 

button 

:

 to select the desired 

wash intensity.

TEMPERATURE 

 

button: press to reduce or 

completely exclude the temperature; the value appears on 
the display.

SPIN

 

 

button: press to reduce or completely exclude 

the spin cycle; the value appears on the display.

DELAY TIMER 

 

button: press to set a delayed start for 

the selected wash cycle; the delay period appears on the 
display. 

START/PAUSE

 button and indicator light: when the green 

indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a 
wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun 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 
amber 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.

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.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy 
saving 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.

Consumption in off-mode: 1 W
Consumption in Left-on: 1 W

CLEANING 

ACTION 

button

CHILD  

LOCK  

button

Summary of Contents for WMFG 651

Page 1: ...ash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and advice 11 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning ...

Page 2: ... instruction manual in a safe place for future reference Should 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 information on installation use and safety Unpacking and levelling Unpacking This is a separate part of the polystyren...

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 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...

Page 4: ...ng 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 on the previous page The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even where the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to damp rain and thunderstorms When the washing ...

Page 5: ...connections maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 52 litres Spin speed up to 1500 rotations per minute Test wash cycles in accordance with directives 1061 2010 and 1015 201 Programme Cotton Standard 60 Programme Cotton Standard 40 This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compa tibility 2006 95 EC Low Voltage 2002 96 ...

Page 6: ...splay SPIN button press to reduce or completely exclude the spin cycle the value appears on the display DELAY TIMER button press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle the delay period appears on the display START PAUSE button and indicator light when the green indicator light flashes slowly press the button to start a wash cycle Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain...

Page 7: ...ted wash cycle and the wash cycle phase of the running wash cycle appear in section B Main wash Rinse Spin Pump out The icons corresponding to temperature spin and delayed start working from the left are displayed in section C The temperature bars indicate the maximum temperature level which may be selected for the set cycle The spin bars indicate the maximum spin level which may be selected for t...

Page 8: ... automatically set to Delicate For heavily soiled garments press button until the Intensive level is reached This level ensures a high performance wash due to a larger quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle and due to increased drum rotation It is useful when removing the most stubborn stains For lightly soiled garments or a more delicate treatment of the fabrics press button unt...

Page 9: ...1500 6 170 6 Synthetics heavily soiled resistant colours 60 800 2 5 44 0 93 47 110 6 Synthetics 3 lightly soiled resistant colours 40 800 2 5 44 0 57 46 95 SPECIALS 7 Anti Allergy 60 1500 4 195 8 Baby 40 1000 4 145 9 Bed Bath washes bathroom laundry and bedlinen 60 1500 6 95 10 Fastwash 60 to refresh normal soiled garments quickly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by han...

Page 10: ...ls achieved at cold temperatures which are comparable to washing at 40 are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks Anti Allergy use programme 7 to remove major allergens such as pollen mites cat s and dog s hair Baby use the special wash cycle 8 to remove the remove the soiling typically caused by babies while removing all traces of deterg...

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 regulations 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: ...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 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 lower...

Page 13: ...to allow water to flow into the machine There is no water supply to the house The inlet valve filter is blocked 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 posi...

Page 14: ...ll 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 back on again If the problem persists contact Technical Assistance Centre The machine requires a service wash Run a 60 degree wash cycle with detergent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes out sho...

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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