Hotpoint WM54, WM52, WM51, WM53, WM55 User Manual
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Washing Machine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read this instruction book
thoroughly before installing and using
your appliance for the first time.
Instruction Manual
For Models WM51/WM52/WM53
WM54/WM55/WM56
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 fuse, 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.
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
(Fig 1).
Changing the Mains Lead
A special lead can be ordered form Hotpoint 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 - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
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
Fig 1
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Contents
Electricity Supply ...................................... 2
Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 3
Installation Instructions
1. Choose a Location................................ 4
2. Remove Transit Bracket ....................... 5
3. Connect to the Water Supply ................ 6
4. Connect to a Drainage System
5. Adjust the Feet ..................................... 7
When you have installed your appliance,
ensure it is ready to use by following the 10
Step Check List on page 7
Getting to know your Appliance
Index ........................................................ 8
Button Selection
Interlocking Door System
Wash Dial & Symbols ............................... 9
A Typical Wash
Programme
.................................... 10
Weight of Wash Load
Washcare Tips
Spin Only Option
.......................... 13
The Dispenser Drawer
Index
Choose a Suitable Detergent.................... 14
Dispensing Powder Detergent
Dispensing Liquid Detergent
Dispensing Fabric Conditioner
Using a Dosing Ball.................................. 15
Cleaning.....................
Maintenance Wash..........
Troubleshooting
..................... 16
......... 16
............................ 17
Hotpoint After Sales
Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Guarantee Terms & Conditions ................ 19
....................................................................18
Choosing a Wash
Programme
.................................... 11
Key Contacts
.................. Back Page
Wash Features
Option Buttons
Automatic Features ................................. 12
Recycling & Disposal Information
As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves 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, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance.Dispose of separately to
ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.
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.
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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 5 steps for a trouble free installation:
1. Choose a Location...
2. Remove Transit Bracket...
3. Connect to the Water Supply...
4. Connect to a Drainage System...
5. Adjust the Feet...
1. 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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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.The dimensions should be a
minimum of 600 mm wide, 600 mm deep and 900 mm high.
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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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2. Remove Transit Bracket...
Your appliance is fitted with an internal bracket (Fig 1) which prevents damage to the
appliance during transit. Remove parts (Fig 2) following the instructions below.
Note: It is normal for the door seal to look creased,it will not affect its use.
Fig 1
Remove 3 screws from back of
1
work top lid,retain.
Transit Bracket
From rear of appliance,grip
2
sides of work top lid,lift, slide
and pull towards you.
Fig 2
WARNINGS
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Before using appliance,
remove transit bracket,
clamp and screws.
Retain parts for future
transportation.
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Do not remove
concrete weight.
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After removing the
packaging from the
machine, ensure that
the polystyrene
pyramid (shown below)
has come away from the
underside of the
machine, with the
polystyrene base.
Remove 1 screw and clamp,
3
retain.
Slide and push work top lid into
5
position.
Replace work top lid and 3
7
screws.
Remove 2 screws and transit
4
bracket, retain.
Locate front edge into console.
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If it has not come away,
remove it by tilting the
machine backwards until
the pyramid can be seen
and then remove.
Remember you may be
charged for a service call if a
problem with your
appliance is caused by
incorrect installation or
misuse.
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3. Connect to the Water Supply...
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Incoming hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 Kpa).
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The temperature of the incoming household hot water supply should ideally be 60°C and no
higher than 70°C as this could cause damage to both your laundry and appliance.
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The water supply taps must be easily accessible when the appliance is installed.
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The appliance must be connected to the appliance water supply using the new hose set
supplied, old hose sets should not be used.
WARNING
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Do not connect
appliance to a single
outlet instantaneous
water heater.
Hot and Cold Fill
1. Connect straight end of supplied red or grey hose to the
HOT water supply tap (Fig 1).Connect straight end of
supplied blue hose to the COLD water supply tap.
2. Hand tighten connectors sufficiently to ensure water does
not leak from the hose connections.
3. Before connecting each of the hoses to the appliance,
confirm water supply is flowing by holding the free end of
each hose in a bucket, turn the relevant water supply taps
on and then off.
4. Connect angled end of red or grey hose to white plastic
inlet valve marked ‘H’(Fig 2) and angled end of blue hose
to white plastic inlet valve marked ‘C’at the back of the
appliance.
5. Hand tighten connectors sufficiently to ensure water does
not leak from the hose connections.
6. Turn on water supply taps and check for leaks from the
connectors. In the event of a leak, turn off supply tap,
remove connector and check sealing washer is in place.
Refit connector and tighten.Turn on water supply taps.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Cold Water Supply
Remember you may be
charged for a service call if a
problem with your appliance is
caused by incorrect
installation or misuse.
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If you have no hot water supply...
A Cold Fill Adaptor (Fig 3) is available from your local Hotpoint
authorised Service Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts &
Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic of
Ireland: (01) 842 6836.
Fitting a Cold Fill Adaptor
1. Connect straight ends of supplied hoses to the Cold Fill
Adaptor (Fig 3).
2. Connect adaptor to the cold water supply tap (Fig 4).
3. Before connecting the hoses to the appliance hold the
free end of each hose in a bucket, gently turn on the tap
to confirm the water supply is flowing.Turn off the tap.
4. Connect angled end of the supplied hoses to white plastic
inlet valves marked ‘H’and ‘C’ at the back of the appliance.
5. Hand tighten the connectors sufficiently to ensure water
does not leak from the hose connections.Turn on water
supply taps.
Inlet to machine
Fig. 3
Inlet to machine
Fig. 4
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