Display Running a wash cycle, 8 Wash cycles and functions, 9 Table of wash cycles Wash functions Detergents and laundry, 10 WMD 740 P/G/A/K Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 11...
Installation 2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future refe- unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front rence. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, feet (see figure);...
Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indica- ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine. Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s draining duct or a wall drain plug.
The first wash cycle As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no or coloured Green or Green &...
Technical data Model WMD 740 P/G/A/K width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 53.5 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
Description of the washing machine Control panel CHILD LOCK SPIN SPEED ON/OFF button button button DISPLAY START/PAUSE Detergent dispenser drawer MEMORY button with button FUNCTION indicator light WASH buttons CYCLE SELECTOR DELAY TEMPERATURE buttons START button button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter- CHILD LOCK button: to activate the control panel lock, gents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”).
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Display The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The two upper strings A and B provide details of the wash cycle selected, the wash cycle phase in progress and all informa- tion relating to the progress status of the wash cycle. String C shows the time remaining until the end of the wash cycle in progress and, if a DELAYED START has been set, the time remaining until the start of the selected wash cycle.
Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the On/Off The functions may affect the recommended load value button ; the text HELLO will appear on the display and/or the duration of the cycle. and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour.
Use wash cycle in the detergent or washing Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine manufacturer additive, as follows. to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M.0508) by the Woolmark Company, which means that all woollen garments may be washed in the washing machine, even those which state “hand...
Precautions and tips Opening the porthole door manually This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the therefore be read carefully.
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity 2. unscrew the lid by rota- supplies ting it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit normal;...
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. •...
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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.
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.
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...