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Instructions for use
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HE8L 493
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Wash cycles, 10
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 11
Troubleshooting, 13-14
Assistance, 15-16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 7 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine HE8L 493 and starting a wash cycle, 8-9 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 10 Table of wash cycles... -
Page 2: Unpacking And Levelling
Installation ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place 2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for future reference. Should the appliance be for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the an- sold, transferred or moved, make sure the gle of inclination, measured according to the instruction manual accompanies the washing... - Page 3 Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the Technical Data Plate Connect the drain fixed on the machine. hose, without bending • the socket is compatible with the washing it, to a draining duct machine’s plug.
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Page 4: The First Wash Cycle
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or Technical data at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical Model HE8L 493 supply to your machine, consult a qualified width 59.5 cm electrician before use. Dimensions... -
Page 6: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electri- 2. unscrew the lid city supplies by rotating it anti- clockwise (see figu- • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. re): a little water may This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in- trickle out. -
Page 7: Precautions And Tips
Precautions and tips This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only. This appliance can be used by children aged •... -
Page 8: Description Of The Washing Machine And Starting A Wash Cycle
Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Control panel WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights SPIN SPEED knob DOOR ON/OFF button LOCKED TEMPERATURE indicator light knob START/PAUSE button with indicator Detergent dispenser drawer FUNCTION light buttons with WASH CYCLE indicator lights knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense... -
Page 9: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights Door locked indicator light If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to The indicator lights provide important information. prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any This is what they can tell you: damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you open the appliance door (wait approximately 3 minutes). -
Page 10: Wash Cycles
Wash cycles Table of wash cycles Detergents Max. Max. temp. Description of the wash cycle speed (°C) (rpm) Essentials 60° 1 Cotton Standard 60°C (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 1400 1.04 55 215’ (Max. 90°) 2 Cotton Standard 40°C (2): lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours. 40°... -
Page 11: Personalisation
Personalisation Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ). The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. -
Page 12: Detergents And Laundry
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent. Successful washing results also depend on the correct Shirts: use the special 8 wash cycle to wash shirts in dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. •... - Page 14 The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly.
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Page 15: Assistance
OR NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES. 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time. - Page 16 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...
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The door will not open
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