Hotpoint BWM12 User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new built-in appliance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time.

Instructions for Installation and Use

For Integrated Washer and Washer Dryer

Models BWM12 & BWD12

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete.

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You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

Electricity Supply

WARNING:This appliance must be earthed.

Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used.To change the fuse in a moulded plug, lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out.To replace,insert fuse and push fuse holder down into locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.

WARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse holder is in locked position and fuse cover fitted.

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING:To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

IMPORTANT:WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Green/Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live If you change the plug, the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug. You should therefore wire it as shown.

Green and yellow (Earth) wire to terminal marked ‘E’, symbol , or coloured green and yellow.

Blue (Neutral) wire to terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.

13A ASTAapproved

fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live)

wire to terminal

marked ‘L’ or

coloured red.

Cord clamp

Recommendations for the Electrical Installation of your Appliance

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Do not use extension leads, adaptors or multiple plugs.

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Never remove the earth connection.

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You should plug your appliance into a socket that is easily accessible but out of reach of

children.

If in doubt, get in touch with your installer.

Changing the Mains Lead

A special lead can be ordered from Service UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.

CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC

Electromagnetic compatibility - 89/336/EEC (including the modification directive 92/31/EEC)

Contents

Electricity Supply ...................................... 2

Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 3

Installation Instructions

i. Remove Transit Bolts ....................... 4

ii. Choose a Location... ... 4

iii. Connect to the Water Supply........... 5

iv.Connect to a Drainage System.............. 6

v.Fitting the Door Panels and Plinth........ 7

vi. Fitting your appliance into your kitchen.. 9

vii. Levelling................... 10

The Controls

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Getting to know your Appliance:

Washing Machine BWM12............................12

Washer Dryer BWD12.....................................13

Choosing a Programme:

Washing Machine BWM12............................14

Washer Dryer BWD12.....................................15

The Dispenser Drawer

Using your Appliance

Washcare Tips

Cleaning

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Troubleshooting General Maintenance

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After Sales Service

Guarantee

Guarantee Terms & Conditions ............... 23

Key Contacts

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................................. Back Page

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete.

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You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

Follow these 7 steps for a trouble free installation:

i. Remove the Transit Bolts... ii. Choose a Location... iii. Connect to the Water Supply... iv. Connect to a Drainage System... v. Fitting the door panels and plinth... vi. Fitting your appliance into your

kitchen...

vii. Levelling...

Retention of this Instruction Manual

Keep this instruction manual in a handy place for reference. It contains important details on the safe and proper use of your appliance. If you sell the appliance, pass it on to someone else, move house and leave it behind, make sure that you provide this manual so that the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

i.Remove Transit Screws...

WARNING:

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The appliance must not be plugged into the mains supply until all installation instructions have been completed.

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Retain the transit screws, spacers and washers. Should you move house then these should be replaced to support the inside of the appliance to prevent damage when in transit.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE MACHINE,YOU MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED BELOW. The inside of the appliance is supported, for transportation, by four screws on the back panel. Before using the appliance these MUST be removed. NOTE: You may need a second person to help you.

Remove the screws , along with the spacers together with the washers

intact.

You must now cover the holes with the

four plastic covers provided.

Important: Use the cap supplied to close the 3 holes which housed the plug, situated in the right hand part of the lower back of the appliance.

ii. Choose a Location...

The choice of location for your appliance will influence its performance.

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Position where possible on a solid floor.Vibration may occur with a wooden floor.

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Take care with vinyl floor coverings.The weight of the appliance may cause indentations in some vinyl floor coverings.

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You should not install your appliance on a carpeted floor,but if this is unavoidable, ensure that air can circulate around its base.

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If locating next to another appliance or an item of furniture, leave space between them to allow air to circulate.

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For your safety and to comply with IEE regulations, you should not install your appliance in a bath or shower room. Seek professional advice if you wish to do so.

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Ensure sufficient space is allowed for the appliance.

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Ensure the electrical socket and water taps are easily accessible and that the water supply can be isolated if necessary.

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Risk of freezing: Do not position the appliance in rooms exposed to frost. Frozen pipes may burst under pressure.

iii. Connect to the Water Supply...

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Water taps and standpipe should be situated away from the rear of appliance but in easy access for turning on and off.

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For your machine to operate correctly it requires water pressures in the range of 6-150 psi (100 - 1000KPa). Most water supplies will be in this range.

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Connect the hoses to the water supply pipes at the rear of the appliance and onto the water supply taps (Red end fitting to the hot water supply and adjacent to ‘H’on the rear of the appliance and White end fitting to the cold water supply and adjacent to ‘C’on the rear of the appliance). Remember to insert a sealing washer (A) to ensure each connection is watertight.

Fit securely and turn on the water supply to check for leaks.

If there is a leak, turn off the water supply,remove the connector and check that the sealing washer is in place. Refit the connector and tighten it. Turn on the water supply.

Note: Do not over tighten the water supply pipe connection. Hand tight should be sufficient.

We recommend you use the new hoses provided with your appliance to ensure correct connections and prevent leaks.

WARNING

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Do not connect appliance to a single outlet instantaneous water heater.

If the fill hoses are too short:

Longer fill hoses are available from our Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 (or in the Republic of Ireland on (01) 842 6836). Remove the existing fill hoses from the inlet valves on the back of the machine and fit the new longer fill hoses as shown with the angled ends of the hoses connected to the machine.

If you have no hot water supply or your hot water pressure is low:

A cold fill adaptor and fitting instructions are available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 (or in the Republic of Ireland on (01) 842 6836).

A cold fill adaptor

Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

iv. Connect to a Drainage System...

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Connect up the drain hose, after fitting the hooked end support supplied in the machine.

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Ensure the drainage hose is not obstructed,trapped or kinked.

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Any extension of the drainage pipe must be no longer than 1 metre,it must have the same inner diameter and must have no constrictions of any nature.

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Do not position standpipe near an electrical outlet.

We recommend one of the following drainage methods:-

Standpipe

Note: Ensure the standpipe has a minimum diameter of 38mm.

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The standpipe should be installed away from the rear of the appliance.

1. Ensure hooked end of drain hose is positioned between 100 and 60cm above the bottom of the machine.

2. Untie the end of the GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance and place approximately 100mm into the standpipe or sink trap spigot.

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Ensure the drain hose is firmly in position, to prevent it coming

away while the machine is in use and causing a flood.

Sink Waste System

Note: Ensure the sink outlet pipe has a minimum diameter of 32 mm.

1. Untie the end of the GREY drainage hose from the rear of the appliance.

2. Reposition ‘hooked end’ support as required along the GREY drainage hose.

3. If fitting an under sink waste disposal unit cut out the membrane, bung or blanking plug.

4. Attach the GREY drainage hose to the under sink waste disposal unit securely,using a suitable hose clip.

5. Raise the hose to a minimum height of between 90 and 65cm to avoid syphoning.

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Ensure the drain hose is securely attached, to prevent it coming

away while the machine is in use and causing a flood.

If the GREY drainage hose is too short:

A longer drainage hose is available from our Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 (or in the Republic of Ireland on (01) 842 6836).

cut off end

hose clip

v. Fitting the Door Panel...

The packaging is designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel onto the appliance without removing it completely.

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The wooden panel that covers the face of the machine must not be less than 18mm in thickness and can be hinged on either side.

For practical reasons,it is advisable to maintain the same opening direction as the appliance door itself (hinges applied to the left hand side).

DOOR MOUNTING ACCESSORIES:

6 x type A self threading screws 1=13mm

2 x type B metric countersunk screws 1=25mm, for fastening the magnet plate to the cabinet

4 x type C metric screws 1=15mm, for mounting the hinge supports to the cabinet

4 x type D metric screws 1=7mm, for mounting the hinges on the supports

Fitting the Door Panel and Plinth...

Mounting parts onto the face of the appliance:

Mount the hinge supports onto the face of the machine, positioning the hole indicated by

the arrow,in Fig.1, towards the inside of the face and using the type C screws.

- Mount the magnetic plate on the opposite side, at the top,using the two type B screws.

- Place the spacer illustrated in Fig 4/B between the machine front and the magnet receiver.

Using the drilling template:-

Proceed as follows when applying the panel to the appliance:

- To trace the positions of the holes on the left hand side of the panel,align the drilling template to the top left side of the panel, using the lines traced on the extremities as a reference.

- To trace the positions of the holes on the right hand side of the panel,align the drilling

template to the top right side of the panel.

- Use an appropriately sized router to mill the holes for the two hinges,the rubber plug and the magnet.

Mounting the parts onto the wooden door panel:-

- Insert the hinges into the holes (NB.the movable part of the hinge must be positioned facing away from the panel) and fasten them with the 4 type A screws.

- Insert the magnet into the top hole on the opposite side of the hinges and fasten it with the 2 type B screws.

- Insert the rubber plug into the bottom hole.

- The panel is now ready to be mounted onto the machine.

Mounting the panel onto the machine:-

- Insert the nib of the hinge (indicated by the arrow in Fig.2) into the hole for the hinge and push the panel towards the front of the machine. Fasten the two hinges with the type D screws.

Fastening the plinth guide:-

If the machine is installed at the end of a set of modular cabinets, mount either one or both of the guides for the base moulding (as shown, Fig.6).

Adjust them for depth, based on the position of the base moulding and if necessary fasten the base to the guides (Fig.7).

This is how to assemble the plinth guide (Fig.6).

- Fasten angle P using screw R, insert plinth guide Q into the special slot and once it is in the desired position, lock it in place using angle P and screw R.

Fig.6

Fig.7

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