Programme - Hotpoint WMTL80 Instruction Manual

Getting to Know Your Appliance
WARNINGS
Do not overload
appliance! It may
damage laundry and
reduce the quality of
the wash.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Note: We recommend on
completion of your
programme that you switch
off the appliance by
pressing the 'ON/OFF'
button and release any
option buttons selected.
As a safety measure, switch
off both the mains
electricity and water supply
to the appliance.
10
Functions
1. Programme Selection knob...
Use to set all required programmes and also to Cancel or Interrupt programmes already
set:
Turn the knob, clockwise only, until the symbol/number of the required programme (refer
to Choosing a Wash Programme) is in line with the pointer on the control panel.
After selecting the required programme, press the Mains On/Off button (7), the On/Off
Indicator Light (8) will flash. Once the programme has been accepted, this light stops
flashing and will remain lit throughout the programme.
If you want to interrupt or cancel the programme in progress and set a new one, turn the
dial to one of the (Stop/Reset) symbols, and wait 5 seconds. Once the cancellation has
been accepted, the On/Off Indicator light (8) will flash - You can then set a different
programme or switch the machine off (NB. wait approximately 2 minutes, before opening
the lid, should you wish to add/remove garments).
Setting the time delays: (see Fig.1)
You can also use this knob to delay the start of your selected programme. Turn the knob to
align with one of the four delay programme positions (after 12, 9, 3 or 1 hours). Press the
Mains On/Off button (7) and wait until the On/Off Indicator light (8) stops flashing. Once
the light is static you can select the programme you require.
NOTE: Lamp (8) flashes in a special way (2 seconds on and 4 seconds off) to indicate that a
delayed start has been set. You are able to open the lid and change the wash load during the
selected delay time.
After any wash programme has been set and accepted by the washing machine, turning the
Programme Selection knob will have no effect (except for when turned to position
Stop/Reset).
Reset the Programme Selection knob to a Stop/Reset position ( ) before using your
machine for the first time: (see Fig.2)
Before you use your machine for the first time we recommend you carry out the 'Reset'
operation, just align the pointer to one of the
If you have any doubts that the machine has accepted a command different from the one
you require, always perform the reset operation and then reselect.
2. Temperature control knob...
For each programme it is always necessary to select a temperature.
Used to set the required wash programme temperature (refer to the Choosing a Wash

Programme).

It also allows you to reduce the recommended temperature for the selected programme
and even to set a cold wash cycle.
3. Variable Spin...
This is used to exclude the spin cycle or to reduce the spin speed of the
selected programme. Maximum spin speeds for the four types of fabric are:
Fabric
Cotton
Synthetics
Wool
Silk
Note: distribution phase will be carried out at a low speed.
symbols and wait at least 5 seconds.
Spin Speed
1000rpm
800rpm
600rpm
n/a