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Installation

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with sta-
bility and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during 
operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust 
the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventila-
tion beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply pipe 
by screwing it to a cold 
water tap using a 3/4 gas 
threaded connection 

(see 

figure). 

Before performing the con-
nection, allow the water to 
run freely until it is perfectly 
clear.

2. Connect the other end of 
the  water  inlet  hose  to  the 
washing machine, 
screwing it onto the applian-
ce’s cold water inlet, situated 
on  the  top  right-hand  side 
on the rear of the appliance 
(

see figure).

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

!

  The water pressure at the tap must be within the values 

indicated in the Technical details table 

(on the page 5).

!

  If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe-

cialist store or an authorised serviceman.

!

  Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through. 

Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus pre-
vent water reaching the machine.

!

 Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the pro-

ducts supplied with the machine.

Keep this 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 infor-

mation on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

!

 This is a separate part of 

the polystyrene base and 
should be removed with 
the base.

!

 

IMPORTANT check 

when unpacking your 
machine.

1. Unpack the washing machine.
2. Check whether the washing machine has been dama-
ged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and 
contact your retailer.

3. Remove the 4 protective 
screws and the rubber bush 
with the respective spacer, 
situated on the rear of the 
appliance (see also the 
installation leaflet).

4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the wa-
shing machine needs to be moved to another location.

!

 Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

Levelling

Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if 
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.

1. Install the washing machine 
on a flat sturdy floor, without 
resting it up against walls, 
cabinets or anything else.

2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any 
unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front 
feet 

(see figure);

 the angle of inclination, measured accor-

ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Summary of Contents for HF6B 351

Page 1: ...re Functions Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care 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 a...

Page 2: ...s 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 infor mation on installation use and safety Unpacking and levelling Unpacking This is a separate part of the polystyr...

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 ou tdoor 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 1300 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: ...utton with indicator light starts or tem porarily interrupts the wash cycles N B To pause the wash cycle in progress press this button the corresponding indicator light will flash orange while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase will remain lit in a fixed manner If the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is switched off the door may be opened To start the wash cycle from the point at whic...

Page 7: ...e time as the function indicator light this indicates a problem has occurred see Troubleshooting Starting a wash cycle 1 Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON OFF button All the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds then only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START PAUSE indicator light will flash 2 Load the laundry and cl...

Page 8: ... wool cashmere etc 40 800 1 5 70 14 Delicates 30 0 1 80 Partials cycles A Rinse 1300 6 36 B Spin Pump out 1300 6 16 The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions The actual duration can vary accor ding to factors such as water temperature and pressure the amount of detergent used the amount and type of load ...

Page 9: ... medium speed to assist water draining Recommended when washing garments which are difficult to iron This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 7 14 Reduced Creases By selecting this function the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum the REDUCED CREASES...

Page 10: ... 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 detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising ...

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: ...E 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 has been push...

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 60 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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