Hotpoint WF101, WF546, WF341, WF326, WF321 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

6kg Washing Machine

Aquarius

To the Installer:

Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this

book. The information can be found on the rating plate.

To the User:

You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the

appliance and then retain them for future reference.

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Description

Dispenser drawer

Control panel

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Varies by Model)

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Interlocking door and
release lever.

Drainage hose

Please record the Model number and
Serial number of your machine on the
back cover of this book for future
reference.

- The Serial number can be found on
the inside door trim.

Cold water inlet point and

attached fill hose

(blue connector)

Mains cable

Front adjustable feet

Hooked end support

Plumbing indicator line

TWO transit fixings.

Comprising of: two bolts, two washers,

two rubber grommets and two nylon spacers

! BOTH transit fixings must be removed BEFORE

you use your machine (

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Rating plate

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Back feet

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Contents

WASHING MACHINE

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Description, 2

Installation, 4-7

Unpacking
Remove the transit fixings
Location
Levelling
Water connection
Drainage connection
Electrical connection
Before you start using your machine

Control Panel Features, 8

Aquarius

Programmes and Option Modifiers, 9-13

Starting a programme
Programme table
Wash labels and tips
Option modifiers and special features

Detergents, 14

Detergent dispenser

Care and Maintenance, 15

Cleaning your machine
Fuses
Changing the plug
Cleaning the pump

Description

Contents

Control Panel

FeaturesInstallation

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

and Laundry

Detergents

Precautions and Advice, 16-17

General safety
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Disposal

Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting, 18-19

Service, 20

Before calling for assistance
Spare parts
Key Contacts

! Keep this instruction book on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move,
and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied
along with the appliance so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how
the machine works.

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting Service

Wrong? -

Something

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Installation

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! Read these instructions carefully: the following
pages contain important information on installation
and suggestions on how the appliance works.

Unpacking

1. Using scissors, cut
carefully along one corner
post to remove the film.

2. Lift off the polystyrene
top cap and remove the
four corner posts.

4. Remove the
polystyrene base.

! IMPORTANT check
when unpacking your
machine:

5. Stand the machine
upright.

! This is a part of the
polystyrene base and
should have stayed intact
when you removed the
base.
! If it has broken off and
is still in the machine...

ve it... while the

remo

machine is still laying on
its side on the top cap.

3. Carefully lay the left
side of the machine down
onto the top cap.

! We recommend that a
second person helps to raise
and lower the machine.

! We recommend that a
second person helps to raise
and lower the machine.

! Continue to read the rest
of these instructions
carefully; the following
pages contain important
information on installation
and troubleshooting.

! Protect the environment - please dispose of the
packaging material carefully and considerately.

4

Installation

Remove the transit fixings

IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions to remove the

TWO transit fixings (see Description for location).

! Situated one either
side of the rear panel,

BOTH transit bolts
MUST be removed
before use.

Location of transit bolts.

! Failure to do so may cause damage to your machine.

! It is important the TWO transit fixings come out intact.

! Be sure to remove TWO bolts,

TWO washers, TWO rubber
grommets and TWO nylon
spacers (see pic).

1. Unscrew the bolt using a
13mm spanner.

2. STOP
seen.

when 3 threads can be

3. Hold, slide sideways and pull to
remove.

4. For safety, insert one of the
the plastic covers (supplied
with your machine) over the
hole.

! Repeat steps 1 to 4 to remove the second transit bolt.

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Location

Where you install your machine will affect its
performance:

! For your safety and to comply with electrical
regulations, seek professional advice if you want to
install your machine in a bath or shower room.

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Make sure that the electrical socket and water
taps are easily accessible. You should switch off

the machine’s electrical and water supplies
when you are not using it for extended periods.

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Make sure that you allow enough space for the
machine. Select a space at least 60cm wide,
60cm deep and 85cm high. Also leave enough
space to open the door fully, so that you can load
and unload it easily.

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Where possible, the machine should be positioned
on a solid floor to minimise vibration.

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Description Contents

Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

! Take care when you move the machine not to rip any
floor coverings. The weight of the machine may cause
indentations in some floor coverings.

Did you know?...

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...the transit fixings are fitted to ensure that your machine is undamaged during delivery.

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...both of the transit fixings MUST BE removed before using the machine, be sure to remove TWO bolts,
TWO washers, TWO rubber grommets and TWO nylon spacers, not doing so will lead to excessive
vibration, movement of the machine and could eventually lead to internal damage.

●

...the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the transit fixings not being removed.

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...you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect
installation or misuse.

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

Service

5

Installation

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Levelling

Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not
adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level.

! The machine must be levelled from side to side and
from front to back.

1. Move your machine into its final location, taking
care not to trap or kink the hoses.

2. Turn one or both front feet
anti-clockwise by hand until the
feet cannot be turned any more.
When adjusting the feet, use a
spirit level to check the machine
stands level, from side to side
and from front to back.
The spring on each foot will stop
them coming loose.

! If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow enough room for
ventilation beneath the machine.

Water Connection

Remember this is a cold fill machine.

! Please use the new hose supplied, fitted to the
machine. Old hoses may cause leaks due to worn out
washers or may be split due to water pressure.

! Before making connections to the cold water supply,
allow the water to run freely from the supply tap until
it is perfectly clear.

Connecting the cold water inlet hose to the COLD
WATER SUPPLY:

1

OFF

COLD
WATER
SUPPLY

Cold water
fill hose (Blue
Connector)

2

COLD
WATER
SUPPLY

ON

1. Screw the cold water fill hose (blue connector) onto
the cold water supply until tight.

2. Turn on the cold water supply and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.

3

! We recommend fitting a

/4" sealing cap
to the hot water supply tap (if present), to
ensure there are no leaks. Sealing caps
can be purchased from Hotpoint Service
on 08709 077 077 or all good DIY and
Plumbing outlets.

Benefits of cold fill

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Modern detergents are designed to give the best
cleaning results at low temperatures. Biological
detergents contain enzymes which are active
between 30˚C and 53˚C, giving greater results at
lower temperatures.

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Cold water relaxes fabrics, whilst hot water can
seal in stains.

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Improved stain removal with cold water.

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The most commonly used programme at present is
40˚C, which will take on cold water even if hot and
cold were available.

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You can heat the water required to finish the wash
cycle, which makes it more economical than taking
water heated in a tank by an immersion heater or
gas boiler.

Hints and tips

! Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.
! The water pressure at the supply tap must be within

the values indicated in the Technical Details table
(see page 17).
! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, you can
purchase an extended hose from Hotpoint Service on
08709 077 077.

! Always use a new inlet hose.
! Check the water inlet hose at least once a year,

replace if cracked as worn hoses could split under
water pressure.

! Turn on the water supply and check that the
connections do not leak. If there is a leak, turn off
the water supply, disconnect the hoses and check
that the sealing washers are in place. Refit the hoses
and turn on the water supply.

Did you know?...

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...the most common cause of problems with water connection is that the customer has not turned the
supply tap on..

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...it is very important to ensure that your hoses or cables are not kinked or squashed when the machine
is pushed back into its location, as this can lead to your machine failing to fill or empty the water.

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...the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the feet not being adjusted correctly to
level the machine.

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Installation

Drainage Connection

! Although you may need to move the hooked end
support along the grey drainage hose, DO NOT
remove it.

! Whichever drainage method you use, make sure
that the hooked end support is fixed level to, or
above the ‘Plumbing Indicator Line’ (see Description
page 2).

We recommend one of the following:

Standpipe method:

1. Make sure the standpipe
height is a minimum 500mm up
to a maximum 1200mm from the
floor.

2. Insert the drainage hose
approximately 100mm into the
standpipe.

Under sink method:

1. Cut off the blocked end of
the under sink drainage unit, or
remove the blanking plug if fitted.

Hooked end
support

minimum:
500mm
maximum:
1200mm

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket,
make sure that:

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the socket is earthed and in compliance with the
applicable law.

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the socket is able to sustain the appliances
maximum power load indicated in the Technical
Details table (see page 17).

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the supply voltage is included within the values
indicated in the Technical Details table (see page 17).

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the socket is compatible with the machines plug.
If this is not the case, replace the socket or the
plug, ensuring a 13A fuse is fitted.

! The machine should not be installed in an outdoor
environment, not even when the area is sheltered,
because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed
to rain and thunderstorms.
! When the machine is installed, the mains socket
must be within easy reach and should be connected
to a suitable electrical supply.

! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.
! The power supply cable must never be bent or

dangerously compressed.
! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an
authorised serviceman.

! The company denies all liability if and when these
standards are not respected.

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Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

2. Fix the hooked end support a
minimum of 800mm from the
floor.

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed and before you
use it for the first time, run a wash cycle without

3. Use a hose clip (eg. a jubilee
clip) to securely attach the grey
drainage hose end to the under
sink drainage unit.

Hose clip

minimum:
800mm
from floor

detergent and no laundry. This will check your
installation, connections and drainage and will
thoroughly clean the interior before you carry out an
actual wash programme on your laundry.

1

This will take approximately 2

/2 hours to complete.

! Run the 95˚ White Cotton programme 'B', without
laundry and without detergent.

! During this cycle check for any leaks from under the
machine. If present ensure all hoses are securely

tightened.

Did you know?...

●

...it is very important to ensure that your hoses or cables are not kinked or squashed as this can lead
to your machine failing to fill or empty the water.

●

...it is very important to respect the dimensions given within the drainage connection methods (see above).

●

...if using the undersink drainage method remember to cut off the blocked end, or remove the blanking plug.

●

...you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect
installation or misuse.

Before you start using your machine

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

Service

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Control Panel Features

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Aquarius control panel

*Note:

and have: no variable dial, or only one variable dial either the Variable Temperature or the Variable Spin Speed dial.

Depending on the model purchased, your washing machine control panel may differ from the one shown below

Programme listing

Detergent dispenser

drawer

Option

buttons

Status indicator

Variable Temperature

dial*

Variable Spin Speed

lights

Start/Cancel

button

Programme selector
dial

On/Off
button

dial*

Control panel features

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Programme listing: To consult a straight forward chart of the different programmes available.

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Option buttons: To select the options available (see Programme Table and Option Modifiers).

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Variable Temperature dial: To reduce the selected programmes wash temperature*.

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Variable Spin Speed dial: To reduce the selected programmes spin speed*.

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Programme selector dial: To select the programme you require. The knob stays still during the cycle.

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Start/Cancel button: To start the programme, or to cancel it if incorrect settings were selected.

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On/Off button: To turn the washing machine on and off.

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Status indicator lights: Shows if the door is locked (when lit, the door cannot be opened) and the stage of
the programme that the machine has reached (wash, rinse or spin).

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Starting a Programme

Starting a typical wash programme

1. Switch the machine on by
pressing the On/Off button.

2. Sort your laundry into groups
by washcare labels. Load the
machine.
Close the machine door by
pushing it until it clicks.

3. Add detergent and fabric
conditioner to the dispenser
drawer.

! Refer to detergent
manufacturer’s dosage
instructions.

4. Turn the programme
selector dial to the required

programme.

5. Select any optional wash
feature(s) (see Option Modifiers)
you require by pressing the
appropriate button(s).

- Indicator lights will show what
you have chosen.

6. Reduce the programmes

wash temperature:
Turn the Variable Temperature
dial to the reduced temperature
you require.
! When the programme has
finished return the dial to its
maximum setting.

7. Reduce the programmes spin speed:
Turn the Variable Spin Speed dial
to the reduced Spin Speed you
require.
! When the programme has
finished return the dial to its
maximum setting.

8. Start the programme by pressing the
Start/Cancel button for at least 3 seconds
The ‘Door Locked’ indicator will light up.

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To stop/change a programme once the machine
has started:

- Press the Start/Cancel button for 3 seconds.

- Select ‘Pump Out’ on the Programme selector
dial.

When the machine has finished emptying:

- Turn the Programme selector dial to the new
programme required (you may need to add detergent).

- Press the Start/Cancel button to start the new
programme.

9. During the programme,
the status indicator lights will
show you what stage in the
programme the machine has
reached (wash, rinse, spin).

10. A short time after the
programme has finished the
‘Door Locked’ indicator will go
out and you can open the
machine door.

11. Switch the machine off by pressing the On/Off
button.

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Description Contents

Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

! Do not allow children to play with the machine or
tamper with the controls.
! Do not overload the machine. This may damage the
laundry and reduce the quality of the wash.
The maximum load is 6kg (Cotton).
! Do not try to open the dispenser drawer during any
programme.
! Do not try to open the machine door when the
‘Door Locked’ indicator is lit.

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

Service

9

Programme Table

ID Label Programme Type / Fabric Description Temp Max Load Approximate Required Soil Spin Available Options Recommended

(˚C) (kg) Programme Time Additional Level Speed Detergent

(h : min) Option

1 P Prewash A cool temperature cycle to loosen stains before selecting 30 6 0 : 25 - Heavy - - Ariel Bio Liquid

Mixed a main wash programme.

2 95 Hygienic For hard wearing heat resistant cotton and linen. 95 6 2 : 30 - Normal Max

Rinse Hold, Mini Load, Ariel Bio Powder /

White Cotton

Extra Rinse Tablets

3 60 Superwash An intensive cleaning programme for heavily soiled hard 60 5 2 : 20 - Heavy Max

Reduce Creases, Rinse Hold Ariel Colour

Colourfast Cotton wearing fabrics.

Mini Load, Extra Rinse

4 60 Everyday For everyday cleaning needs for colourfast cotton or linen 60 5 1 : 30 - Light to Max Wash Enhance, Reduce Creases Ariel Colour

Colourfast Cotton fabrics. Normal

Rinse Hold, Mini Load, Extra Rinse

4 60 Standard An intensive cleaning, energy efficient cycle using the 60 6 2 : 00 Wash Normal to Max - Ariel Colour

Colourfast Cotton (IEC 60456*) maximum load capacity. Enhance Heavy

5 60 Fast Wash A fast cycle for lightly soiled heat resistant cotton & linen 60 5 1 : 00 - Light Max

Reduce Creases, Rinse Hold Ariel Colour

Colourfast Cotton fabrics.

Mini Load, Extra Rinse

6 40 Everyday For the everyday cleaning needs of cottons & other hard 40 5 1 : 15 - Light to Max Wash Enhance, Reduce Creases Ariel Colour

Non Colourfast Cotton wearing fabrics. Normal

Rinse Hold, Mini Load, Extra Rinse

6 40 Intensive A less energy efficient intensive 40˚C cycle for more 40 6 1 : 45 Wash Heavy Max - Ariel Colour

Non Colourfast Cotton stubborn soiling. Enhance

7 40 - Man-made fibres A cycle designed to wash a variety of man-made fibres 40 3 1 : 15 - Normal 800

Reduce Creases, Rinse Hold Ariel Colour

Coloured Synthetics & Acrylics and fibre mixtures.

Mini Load, Extra Rinse

8 30 Cool Wash Delivers the same performance as the intensive 40˚C 30 4 1 : 50 - Normal to Max Rinse Hold, Mini Load Ariel Colour Liquid

Non Colourfast Cotton cycle but is more energy efficient at the expense of duration. Heavy

Extra Rinse

9 40 - - Machine Washable For machine washable wool and wool mixtures. 40 3 1 : 00 - Normal 850 Wash Enhance Dreft

Wool

9 40 - - Gold Woolmark Approved A special cycle for Hand Wash wool that will not shrink 40 1 0 : 50 Wash Normal 600 - Dreft

Handwash Wool your garments exclusively approved by Woolmark. Enhance

10 30 - Machine Washable For silk garments labelled as machine washable. 30 3 0 : 55 - Normal 800

Rinse Hold Dreft

Silk

11 30 Fast Wash A very short refresh programme for lightly soiled mixed 30 3 0 : 30 - Light 800 - Ariel Colour Liquid

Mixed fabrics.

(not Wool/Silk/Handwash)

12 H Handwash A gentle cycle for delicate items labelled as Hand Wash 25 4 0 : 50 - Normal 400 - Ariel Colour Liquid

Delicates only.

(not Wool/Silk)

R&S - Rinse & Spin This partial programme completes two full rinses and then - 3 0 : 30 - - 800

Reduce Creases, Rinse Hold -

Mixed a slow spin.

Mini Load, Extra Rinse

FS - Fast Spin This partial programme completes the maximum speed - 6 0 : 15 - - Max --

Cotton final spin.

SS - Slow Spin This partial programme completes the intermediate speed - 3 0 : 12 - - 800 - -

Delicates final spin.

PO D Pump Out This partial programme ensures the appliance is emptied - 6 0 : 02 ---- -

All of water.

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Programme Table *Programme setting for test in accordance with IEC 60456 and EN 60456

1 sheet 400-500g

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 pillow case 150-200g

1 tablecloth 400-500g

1 bathrobe 900-1200g

1 towel 150-250g

2 Children’s Dresses

4 Shirts

4 Blouses

1 Set of Pyjamas

= 6kg

SYNTHETIC

2 Bath Towels

1 Hand Towel

6 Shirts

6 Blouses

1 Set of Pyjamas

= 6kg

4 Items of Underwear

4 Items of Underwear

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COTTON

A typical wash load... Two examples of maximum wash loads for different types of fabric:

Option Modifiers and
Special Features

Option modifiers

! Not all options can be used on all programmes - (see Programme Table for option availability).

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Wash Enhance:

Use this option to select a more intensive wash programme for the cotton 60˚C and cotton 40˚C for more
heavily soiled items. Additionally, use this option on the machine wash wool programme to select the special
Handwash wool programme for wool items that are not marked as machine washable. This cycle has been
approved by Woolmark for the Gold Care award.

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Reduced Creases:

Selecting this option will run the wash programme with a more gentle action and lower spin speed, in addition
to carrying out an additional rinse to ensure your laundry has fewer creases and will require less ironing.

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Rinse Hold:

Selecting this option will pause the cycle in the final rinse with the fabric conditioner keeping the laundry
fresh until you are ready to complete the programme. The Rinse Hold light will flash to indicate the cycle is
paused. The machine will stay in this state, tumbling the load occasionally until either the Start/Cancel button
is pressed or the Rinse Hold button is pressed again to continue the cycle.

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Mini Load:

Use this option for smaller loads less than the capacity listed for the material and programme type (see
Programmes Table). This option reduces water consumption and washing time, saving energy when washing

smaller loads.

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Extra Rinse:

Provides a full extra rinse to ensure the maximum possible detergent removal, particularly useful for people
with sensitive skin.

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Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

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Variable Temperature:

Use this option to reduce the wash temperature below the maximum for the programme you have chosen.

- Turn the dial to the reduced temperature required.
When the programme has finished reset the dial to 95. If the dial is left at maximum (95), the wash
temperature will be the maximum for the chosen programme.

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Variable Spin Speed:

Use this option to reduce the spin speed below the maximum for the programme you have chosen.

- Turn the dial to reduced spin speed required.
When the programme has finished reset the dial to maximum. If the dial is left at maximum, the spin
speed will be the maximum for the chosen programme.

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

Service

11

Option Modifiers and
Special Features

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Special features

! Not all special features can be used on all programmes - (see Programme Table for option availability).

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Fast Wash:

The Fast Wash programmes are designed for lightly soiled loads delivering quick results for smaller loads, using
less energy. For loads with stains or increased soil levels which require deeper cleaning, use the standard or
intensive wash cycles.

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Cool Wash: 30˚C

A low temperature wash which delivers cleaning results comparable to the intensive 40˚C cotton programme but
at a lower temperature for more colour sensitive garments and using less energy.

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Handwash:

A gentle action programme for delicate items and items labelled as hand wash only.
Not for Wool or Silk garments (use the special programmes for those materials).

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Handwash Wool Approved:

The wool wash cycle on Hotpoint machines has been tested and approved by the Woolmark Company for washing
garments labelled as ‘hand wash’, provided that the ‘garments’ are washed in accordance to the instructions
issued by the manufacturer of this machine.

This cycle is selected by turning the Programme Selector dial to the wool programme and selecting the ‘Wash
Enhance’ option modifier (see Programme Table and Option Modifiers).

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!

Note: We recommend that if you use colour catcher sheets in your appliance that these only be used inside a
wash bag, as otherwise they can affect the performance of your machine.

Did you know?…

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… when an option button is selected the corresponding light is illuminated.

●

… if the option selected is incompatible with the programme selected, the button will flash and the option will
not be enabled.

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… if you set an option that is incompatible with an option selected previously, only the last option selected will
be enabled.

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Option Modifiers and
Special Features

Automatic features

Unbalanced load detection

The machine has an inbuilt feature to prevent it from spinning too fast with an unbalanced load.

When an unbalanced load is detected, the machine will attempt to redistribute the load in order to
balance it evenly to achieve full spin speed.

If this is not possible and an unbalanced load remains the spin speed will be reduced, depending on the amount
of unbalance detected. This is to prevent the machine from damaging itself or its surroundings and to prevent
excessive noise from the machine.

! If the spin result is unsatisfactory following a reduced spin speed attempt to rectify the unbalanced load, then
on completion of the programme the load can be redistributed evenly in the drum by hand. Select a spin cycle.

NNoottee::

Do not attempt to spin heavy or absorbent single items as the machine cannot distribute these evenly.
If you need to wash a single item you will need to add some other items as ballast to allow the machine to distribute
the load evenly throughout the drum.

No water detection

The machine will automatically detect if it cannot take in water and will notify you by...

- flashing the Prewash light.

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Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

If this occurs please check the appliance is plumbed in correctly (see Installation ‘Water connection’).

Energy saving and water levels

Modern machines are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

To achieve this water levels are kept to a minimum to ensure they are economic and use the lowest energy
possible. Unlike older appliances you will not see high water levels in the drum during washing.

! We recommend always washing as close to a full load as possible (see Programmes Table for the maximum
load size of your selected programme).

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

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Service

Detergents and Laundry

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Detergent dispenser

! Do not put any items into the drawer, other than
detergents designed to be released from the drawer,
as they may cause damage or blockage.

Grate

Pre-wash deter-

gent compartment.

Maximum:

200ml powder

or

100ml liquid

Fabric conditioner compartment.
Maximum: 120ml

Dispensing powder detergent

To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer’s
recommended amount of detergent should be
measured and added to the main detergent
compartment.

Dispensing tablets

Tablets can be dispensed via the machine drum or via
the dispenser drawer.
! Please CHECK the detergent pack for dispensing
instructions.
! Incorrect use can damage your laundry.

Dispensing liquid detergent

We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as
provided by your detergent manufacturer.

Adding fabric conditioner

Pour the recommended amount of fabric conditioner into
the compartment. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

Pre-Wash

When selecting prewash, add detergent to both the
pre-wash and the main wash compartments.

Drawer release catch

Main wash detergent
compartment.
Maximum:
400ml powder
or
200ml liquid

Washcare Tips

●

DO NOT overload or underload the machine (see
the Programme Table for maximum load), in addition
to reducing the quality of the wash this may also
damage your laundry and the machine, whilst
causing the machine to become unstable and noisy.

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We strongly recommend that you DO NOT wash
underwired bras in this machine. Should the

wires become detached it could cause damage to
your laundry and the machine. If the washcare
label states that the bra is machine washable,
then we advise placing it in a sealed pillow case or
a similar washbag.

Remember you will be charged for a service

!

engineers visit resulting from a detached bra wire.

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Do not use the machine if the item to be washed
does not have a wash label.

Before washing laundry we recommend you:

●

Pre-treat awkward stains with washable treatments.
Do not wash any items that have previously been
treated with solvents.

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Close zips, fasten belts, tie strings and close
press studs to prevent tangling.

●

Empty all objects from pockets as they may
damage the laundry and the machine.

Remember you will be charged for a service

!

engineers visit to rectify malfunction resulting
from objects such as coins, pens, hair grips etc.
falling from pockets.

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Limit the size of absorbent loads ie. towels, to half
loads to give good washing and rinsing results.

●

Place small items in a wash bag.

●

Always follow the care label on items when
choosing the wash programme.

●

Wash non-colourfast items or really dirty items
separately as they may affect other laundry.

Did you know that with Hotpoint and Ariel you’ll get the best washing results?

Certain laundry products work better in some machines than others. At Hotpoint we know this is true because
we’ve done the research to prove it. We used real everyday clothes and ran tests to find out which washing powder
works best with Hotpoint. The results proved that Hotpoint and Ariel produces the best washing results on all your
clothes.
Ariel can meet all your laundry needs. It is available as a biological powder for everyday wash loads. Colour powder to
keep your clothes staying brighter for longer and a Non-Bio powder for when you need brilliant cleaning but are
concerned about sensitive skin.

Did you know?...

●

...undisolved detergent left in the drawer or on clothes can be due to incorrect dosing or using the incorrect
dispensing method - CHECK the detergent manufacturers instructions on the pack for dispensing and
dosage advice.

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Care and maintenance

Cleaning

! Unplug your machine when cleaning it and before all
maintenance operations.

! Do not clean any part of the machine with abrasive
cleaners, scouring agents, acids, any bleach or metal
polish as they may cause damage.

●

Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the
exterior surfaces of the appliance.

●

Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly
with a soft cloth. A build up of soap powder and
water hardness residue may result in water leaking
from the door.

●

Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments

It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly.

! Do not try to clean any part of the dispenser drawer
while the machine is running.

1. Pull out the drawer until it
reaches its stop.

2. Press the drawer release
button to remove the dispenser
drawer (see pic).

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance
with the following:

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.

Cord clamp

! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type,
then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely.

DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket
and create a shock hazard.

! The power supply cord should be checked periodically
and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this
machine and fitted only by authorised technicians (see
Service). Replacement power cords can be purchased,
at an extra cost from our Genuine Parts and
Accessories department or authorised dealers.

! The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any
of these rules not be followed.

! If in doubt about any of the above consult a
qualified electrician.

13A ASTA approved
fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire to
terminal marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.

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Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

3. Clean and dry the dispenser
drawer, syphons, grate and
fabric conditioner exit channel
(A), ensuring any build up of
detergent and fabric conditioner
is fully removed.

! Failure to do so may lead to

A

the machine leaking from the
dispenser drawer.

Also regularly clean the
outlet pipe area (B).

4. Relocate the dispenser drawer
and push it firmly back into place.

! We recommend a maintenance wash 2 or 3 times a
year, to avoid a build up of greasy deposits and water
hardness residue. Run the 95˚ White Cotton programme,
with the normal amount of detergent but no

laundry.

Moulded plug

! The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place.

Cleaning the pump

This appliance is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that
does not require any maintenance.
Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may
fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump.

! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the
appliance.

To access the chamber:

1. Remove the kickstrip, on the
lower front of the appliance, by
holding at each end and pulling
towards you (see figure).

B

2. Unscrew the pump filter by
rotating it anti-clockwise, until it
can be removed (see figure).
A little water may leak from the
pump: this is perfectly normal.

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

If a replacement fuse holder/cover is
required, it must be of the same colour
coding or wording as shown on the base
of the plug.
Replacements are available from authorised dealers.

3. Clean the interior thoroughly, removing any visible debris.

4. Refit by screwing the filter into place until it
reaches its ‘stop’ position.

5. Refit the kickstrip, making sure that the hooks are
securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

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Precautions and advice

●

General safety

●

Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during
all maintenance operations.

●

This machine should only be used by adults and in
accordance with the instructions.

●

Do not overload or underload the machine.

In
addition to reducing the quality of the wash,
this may also damage your laundry and the machine.

●

Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the
plug out.

●

Do not open the machine door while the
appliance is in operation.

●

Do not open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.

●

Never force the machine door: this could damage
the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent
any accidental opening.

●

Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will
limit the wear of your appliances water system
and also prevent leaks.

●

In the event of a malfunction, do not under any
circumstances touch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs.

●

Always keep children well away from the appliance
while in operation. Do not let children play with the
machine or tamper with the controls.

●

The appliance door tends to get quite hot during
the cycle.

●

Should it have to be moved, proceed with the
help of two or three people and handle it with the
utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because
the appliance is very heavy.

●

Before loading your laundry into the machine,
make sure the drum is empty.

●

Check the water fill hose at least once a year. If
you see any cracks, replace it immediately:
during the wash cycles, high water pressure could
cause a cracked hose to split open.

! Never use hoses that have already been used.

●

In the unlikely event of something not working ­see the Troubleshooting section.

Saving energy and respecting the
environment

Environmentally-friendly technology

If you only see a little water through your appliance
door, this is because thanks to the latest Hotpoint
technology, your machine only needs less than half the
amount of water to get the best results: an
objective reached to respect the environment.

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

●

To avoid wasting resources, the machine should
be used with a full load. A full load instead of two
half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy.

The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on extremely
soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on detergent,
time, water and between 5 and 15% energy.

●

Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving
them to soak before washing will cut down the
need to wash them at high temperatures.
A pro gramme at 60˚C instead of 90˚C or one at
40˚C instead of 60˚C will save up to 50% on
energy.

●

Use the correct quantity of detergent, depending
on the water hardness, how soiled the garments
are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid
wastage and to protect the environment: despite
being biodegradable, detergents do contain
ingredients that alter the natural balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric
softener as much as possible.

●

If you use your machine between late in the
afternoon and the early hours of the morning, you
will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.

Recycling and Disposal information

As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to
helping the environment, Hotpoint reserve the right
to use quality recycled components to keep down
customer costs and minimise material wastage.

●

Please dispose of packaging and old appliances
carefully.

●

To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the
door and plug - then cut off mains cable,flush with
the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately
to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot
be locked shut.

Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed
of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials
they contain and reduce the impact on human health
and the environment.

Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the
product reminds you of your obligation, that
when you dispose of the appliance it must
be separately collected.

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Precautions and advice

Safety advice

! This machine was designed and built in compliance
with the applicable international safety regulations.
The following information is provided for your safety
and should be read carefully.

●

This machine is designed for domestic use only.

●

Before using your machine make sure that the TWO
transit bolts, TWO rubber grommets and TWO
spacers have been removed (see page 5).

●

Any electrical work necessary to install this
machine should be carried out by a qualified
electrician.

●

Do not plug your machine into a socket when your
hands are wet.

●

Do not try to modify this machine in any way.

●

Do not let children play with the machine or with its
controls.

●

Do not lean on the door or use the door to lift or
move the machine.

●

Do not wash garments that have previously been
treated with solvents.

●

Do not connect the machine to a single outlet
instantaneous water heater.

●

Do not connect the machine directly to a water­softening unit; use the recommended amount of
detergent for the water hardness in your area.

●

Do not overload or underload the machine. In
addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this
may also damage your laundry and the machine.

●

Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the
plug out.

●

Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very
high temperatures (over sink drainage).

●

Never force the machine door; this could damage
the safety lock mechanism design to prevent any
accidental opening.

●

In the event of a malfunction, do not under any
circumstances touch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs.

●

Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help
of two or three people and handle it with the
utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because
the appliance is very heavy.

●

Before loading your laundry into the machine, make
sure the drum is empty.

Technical Details Chart

Models WF741, WF546, WF541, WF341,

WF326, WF321 and WF101

59.5cm wide

Dimensions 85cm high

60cm deep

Capacity From 1 to 6kg

Electric Voltage 220/240 50Hz
connections Max absorbed power 1700W-2100W

Water Maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
connections Minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

Drum capacity 54 litres

Spin Speed up to 1400 rpm - WF741, WF546

WF541, WF341
up to 1200 rpm - WF326, WF321
up to 1000 rpm - WF101

Control 60˚C cotton (programme 4)
programme with Wash Enhance
according to - run with a 6kg load
IEC60456

This appliance is compliant with the
following European Community
Directives:

- 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC
(Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments.

- 89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent
amendments.

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Description Contents

Installation

Control Panel

Features

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

and Laundry

Detergents

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

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Service

Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting

If your machine seems not to be working, GO through the following troubleshooting suggestions BEFORE you call your Service
Centre (see Service).

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Section 1: All Aquarius Models - General Troubleshooting

Problem:

The machine won’t start:
(Nothing lights up on the
control panel).

Lights illuminate on the
control panel but the wash
cycle will not start.

The machine fails to fill with
water.

Possible causes / Solution:

●

Check the appliance is fully plugged into the socket and switched on.

●

Is the socket ok? Try another appliance in the socket to check.

●

Is the fuse in the plug ok? If not, replace it, fuse must be 13 Amps (see Care and Maintenance).

●

There has been a power failure - Check another electrical device in your home to see if this is
the case.

●

The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.

●

The Start/Cancel button has not been pressed, for at least 3 seconds - Press and hold the
Start/Cancel button until the machine starts to operate.

●

The appliance door is not shut properly - Close the door firmly and try the machine again.

●

The Start/Cancel button has not been pressed, for at least 3 seconds - Press and hold the
Start/Cancel button until the machine starts to operate.

●

The cold water supply tap is not turned on - (Prewash indicator light is flashing).

●

The Start/Cancel button has not been pressed, for at least 3 seconds - Press and hold the
Start/Cancel button until the machine starts to operate.

●

Is the ‘Prewash’ indicator light flashing? This indicates the machine has failed to take in water
(see Installation) - Check that:

- The cold water inlet hose is connected to the tap.

- The hose is not kinked.

- The cold water supply tap is turned on... Ensure it is turned fully on.

- The water pressure is insufficient (see

- The inlet filter is not blocked... Turn off the water, unscrew the fill hose at the back of
the appliance then remove and clean the filter.

Note: Modern machines use less water and the water taken into the machine is automatically
adjusted depending on the load in the drum. For this reason, you may not always be able to
see water in the drum: But if the load is ‘wet’ and the machine completes the wash cycle
then the amount of water into the machine is sufficient.

Technical Details Chart

).

The machine does not drain
or spin (during the first wash
cycle, after installation).

The machine does not drain
or spin (although it has
drained/spun during
previous wash cycles).

The programme takes a long
time.

There is too much foam in the
drum during the wash cycle.

●

Has the drain hose been installed correctly (see Installation).

●

Are the drain hose, standpipe or undersink connections blocked?

Note: If the drain hose is connected to an undersink ‘U’ trap - Check that the sink trap
blanking plug was removed before the drain hose was connected. This is the most common
installation fault.

●

Is the drain hose kinked or squashed - Check the hose at the back of the machine.

●

Carry out the additional checks listed below...

●

There has been an unbalanced load in the drum and the machine could not spin - Try the
machine again with a different wash load (see ‘ Automatic Features’, Programmes and Option
modifiers).

●

Has the ‘Rinse Hold’ option been selected? ‘Rinse Hold’ indicator light will flash.

- To complete the paused programme press either the Start/Cancel button or the
Rinse Hold button (see Programmes and Option modifiers).

●

Your machine is fitted with a filter system for the pump - This filter may have become blocked
(see Care and Maintenance for details of how to remove any blockage from the pump filter).

●

Has the variable Spin Speed dial been set to ‘No Spin’? (see Programmes and Option modifiers).

●

If the machine completes the wash cycle, it is unlikely there is a problem.

●

Check the programme table to be sure the programme you have selected is that most suited
for your needs - The table also gives an indication of approximate programme times you can
expect.

Note: The programme times listed in the Programme Table are approximate.
Options selected can affect the programme times

(see Programmes and Option modifiers)

The wash load, temperature and pressure of the incoming water supply can cause some
variation in the programme times.

●

Check that the detergent you have used is suitable for ‘Automatic’ machines.

●

Refer to the detergent manufacturers recommendations to ensure that you have not used
too much detergent.

●

If you have used the wrong type of detergent (or too much), select a Rinse programme to
flush out your machine.

.

Steam is coming from the
dispenser drawer.

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This is not a fault, we have designed the machine to release steam from the drawers during
hot washes.

Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting

The machine makes a noise or
vibrates too much during the
spin cycle.

The machine leaks:

Not all the detergent has
been flushed out of the
dispenser drawer.

●

The transit fixings were not removed correctly (see Installation ‘Remove the transit fixings’)

- Failure to remove all the parts of the transit fixings will cause the machine to vibrate
excessively during spin.

Note: There are TWO transit fixings that need to be removed - two bolts, two washers,
two rubber grommets and two nylon spacers.

●

The machine is not level (see Installation) - Adjust the feet so that the machine stands firm on the
floor (ie, it does not rock) and ensure the machine is level from front to back and from side to side.

●

The machine is closed in, between furniture cabinets and the wall (see Installation).

●

Perhaps the machine was attempting to spin an unbalanced load - Try the machine again
with a different was load.

●

When you sort your laundry into wash groups, check all loose items, such as coins are
removed from the laundry. Check the drum at the end of each cycle and remove any loose
items (coins etc).

Note: ‘Super Silent’ refers to wash sound level only - there will always be some motor
and drum noise during spin.

... from behind or underneath:

●

Check each end of the cold water inlet hose, ensuring connections at both ends are tight
and not leaking (see

●

Depending on the installation method used (see

Installation

).

Installation

). Check that:

- the drain hose is firmly secured to the undersink ‘U’ trap, or...

- the drain hose is positioned correctly into the standpipe.

●

Check that your water pressure is within limits (see

Technical Details Chart

).

- If too high, try turning the cold water supply tap down slightly and try the machine
again (see

Installation

).

... from the dispenser drawer (water leaking down the front of the machine):

●

Check that the detergent dispenser is not blocked or obstructed.

- Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it (see

●

Check the cold water supply tap is turned on sufficiently (see

●

Is your water pressure is within limits (see

Technical Details Chart

Care and Maintenance

Installation

).

), if it is too low it may

not be sufficient to flush all the detergent out of the drawer.

●

Check that the detergent dispenser is not blocked or obstructed.

●

- Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it (see

Is your water pressure too low? (see T

echnical Details Chart

Care and Maintenance

).

Note: Are you using detergent tablets? - If yes, please check the detergent manufacturers
instructions on the side of the detergent box, not all detergent tablets are suitable for
use in the dispenser drawer some need to be placed into the machine drum with
the wash load for them to dissolve correctly.

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Installation

Control Panel

Features

).

Programmes

and Option

Modifiers

).

and Laundry

Detergents

●

The dispenser drawer will
not close properly or is

Check that the detergent dispenser is not blocked or obstructed.

- Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it (see

Care and Maintenance

).

collecting water.

Section 2: Specific Error Messages on the Control Panel

Your machine carries out automatic checks at various stages of the wash cycles - Error messages will be displayed on the
control panel to indicate there is something wrong.
The error message displayed is dependent upon which machine you have:

Error message:

‘Prewash’ indicator light
flashing on the control panel

‘Door Locked’ indicator light
flashing on the control panel

‘Wash Enhance’ and ‘Rinse
Hold’ and ‘Mini Load’ option
indicator lights flashing on
the control panel

This indicates that the machine has failed to take in water (see Installation).

Check that:

●

the cold water inlet hose is connected to the cold water supply tap.

●

the cold water inlet hose is not kinked.

●

the cold water supply tap is turned on... Ensure it is turned fully on.

●

the water pressure is sufficient (see Technical Details Chart).

This indicates that the door is not closed properly.

●

Close the door firmly and try the machine again.

This indicates that the machine failed to drain, possibly because the pump filter is blocked.

●

Your machine is fitted with a filter system for the pump - This filter may have become
blocked (see Care and Maintenance) for details of how to remove any blockage from the
pump filter.

Maintenance

Care and

Precautions

and Advice

Troubleshooting

Something

Wrong? -

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Before calling the Service Centre:

●

Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can
solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting).

●

If not, turn off the machine and call the Service
Centre closest to you.

! You will be charged for a service engineers visit if a
problem with your machine is caused by incorrect
installation or misuse.

Key Contacts

After Sales Service

Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have

complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer.

Repair Service and Information Help Desk

UK: 08709 066 066

Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm

Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Spare Parts

This is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or
having a non-authorised person try to repair it could
cause harm to one or more persons, could damage
the machine and could invalidate the spare parts
warranty.
Call an authorised technician if you experience problems
while using the machine.
The spare parts have been designed exclusively for
this appliance and not for other uses.

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

Note: Our operators will require the following information:

Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase

Model number and Serial number can be found on the inside of the door.

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 0123 002 333

Genuine Parts and Accessories

UK: 08709 077 077

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

www

.hotpoint.co.uk

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