Operating Instructions – Washer Dryer Hotpoint BHWD129
Control Panel
The control panel features the following components:
- Detergent Dispenser Drawer: Used to dispense detergents & washing additives.
- ON/OFF button: Switches the washer dryer on and off.
- Wash Cycle Knob: Programmes the wash cycles. This knob does not move during the wash cycle.
- Function buttons with indicator light: Used to select available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the selected function remains lit.
- Temperature Knob: Sets the wash temperature or selects a cold wash cycle.
- Drying Knob: Used to set the desired drying programme.
- Wash Cycle Progress indicator lights: Monitor the progress of the wash cycle. An illuminated indicator light shows the current phase.
- Door locked indicator light: Indicates whether the door is locked and cannot be opened.
Operation Details
Start/Pause Button
The Start/Pause button starts or temporarily interrupts the wash cycle. Pressing it during a cycle will pause the machine; its indicator light will flash orange, while the current phase indicator remains lit. If the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is off, the door can be opened. Press the button again to resume the cycle from the interruption point.
Indicator Lights
Wash Cycle Phase Indicator Lights
Once a wash cycle is chosen and started, these lights illuminate sequentially to show the current phase:
- Wash
- Rinse
- Spin
- Dry
- End of wash cycle (END)
Note: If a drying level or time period is set, the 'Dry' indicator light illuminates, signifying that a drying phase will follow the wash cycle.
Function Buttons and Corresponding Indicator Lights
When a function is selected, its indicator light illuminates. If a selected function is incompatible with the programmed wash cycle, its indicator light will flash, and the function will not be activated. The last compatible selection will remain active.
Door Locked Indicator Light
When this light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent accidental opening. To avoid damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before opening the door.
Starting a Wash Cycle
- Switch the washer-dryer on using the ON/OFF button. All indicator lights will illuminate briefly, then switch off, leaving the START/PAUSE indicator pulsing.
- Load the laundry and close the door.
- Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.
- Set the washing temperature.
- Set the drying cycle if necessary.
- Measure out the detergent and washing additives.
- Select any desired functions.
- Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button. Its indicator light will remain lit.
- To cancel a set wash cycle, pause the machine using the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle.
- At the end of the wash cycle, the END indicator light switches on. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light switches off, indicating the door can be opened. Remove laundry and leave the door slightly open for the drum to dry.
- Switch the washer dryer off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Table of Wash Cycles
| Wash cycles | Description of the wash cycle | Max. temp. (°C) | Max. speed (rpm) | Drying | Detergents (Wash / Fabric softener) | Max. load (kg) | Cycle duration (Normal / Mini load) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials cycles | |||||||
| 1 Cotton: extremely soiled whites. | 90° | 1200 | ● | 3 / 1 | 6.5 | 141 / 111 | |
| 1 Cotton (1): extremely soiled whites. | 60° | 1200 | ● | 3 / 1 | 6.5 | 159 / 98 | |
| 2 Cotton: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. | 60° | 1200 | ● | 3 / 1 | 6.5 | 122 / 98 | |
| 2 Cotton (2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. | 40° | 1200 | ● | 3 / 1 | 6.5 | 115 / 91 | |
| 3 Coloured Cottons (3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. | 40° | 1200 | ● | 3 / 1 | 6.5 | 85 / 71 | |
| 4 Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours. | 50° | 800 | ● | 3 / 1.5 | 3 | 82 / 63 | |
| 5 Fastwash 60: to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand) | 60° | 1200 | ● | 3 / - | 3 | 60 / - | |
| Special cycles | |||||||
| 6 Baby cycle: heavily soiled delicate colours. | 40° | 800 | ● | 2 / 1 | 2 | 118 / 97 | |
| 7 Shirts | 40° | 600 | ● | 2 / 1 | 2 | 69 / 65 | |
| 8 Ready to wear (*) | 30° | 800 | - | 1 / - | 1 | 60 / - | |
| 9 Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc. | 40° | 800 | ● | 2 / 1 | 1.5 | 55 / 51 | |
| 10 Silk/Curtains: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie. | 30° | 0 | - | 2 / 1 | 2 | 55 / 51 | |
| Drying cycles | |||||||
| 11 Drying Cottons | - | - | ● | - / - | 5 | - / - | |
| 12 Drying Synthetics | - | - | ● | - / - | 3 | - / - | |
| 13 Drying Wool | - | - | ● | - / - | 1.5 | - / - | |
| Partial wash cycles | |||||||
| A Rinse | - | 1200 | - | 0.5 / - | 6.5 | 36 / 32 | |
| B Spin | - | 1200 | - | 0.5 / - | 6.5 | 16 / - | |
| C Pump out | - | 0 | - | 0.5 / - | 6.5 | 2 / - | |
Personalisation
Setting the Temperature
Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature. The temperature can be lowered or set to a cold wash. The washer-dryer prevents selection of a temperature higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle.
Setting the Drying Cycle
Turn the DRYING knob to set the desired drying type. Two options are available:
- A - Based on time: from 40 to 80 minutes.
- B - Based on dampness:
- Iron: Slightly damp clothes, easy to iron.
- Hanger: Dry clothes to put away.
- Cupboard: Very dry clothes, recommended for towelling and bathrobes.
Wash Functions
- 1200-600: Reduces the spin speed.
- Mini Load: Recommended for loads half the maximum recommended capacity.
- Extra Rinse: Increases rinse efficiency and ensures optimal detergent removal, beneficial for sensitive skin.
- Superwash: Offers high-performance washing using more water in the initial phase and an increased cycle duration.
Drying Only
To use the drying-only function, turn the WASH CYCLE knob to one of the drying settings according to fabric type, then select the desired drying duration using the DRYING knob.
