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

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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.

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

Back feet

Contents

WASHING MACHINE

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

Installation

! 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

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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.

! 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.

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.

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.

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...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

Installation

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:

OFF

COLD WATER SUPPLY

Cold water fill hose (Blue Connector)

COLD WATER SUPPLY

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.

! 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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