INSTRUCTIONS on INSTALLATION & USE for the FIRST EDITION RANGE WMA22, WMA20
Hotpoint recommends, for your own safety and to ensure you get the best possible results from your Washing Machine, you read through this booklet and follow these steps thoroughly.
STEP 1 Electrical Guide
Choose a location for your washing machine where possible on a solid floor, with the electrical sockets and water supply taps easily accessible.
Allow sufficient space: 600mm width, 600m depth and 900mm height.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
STEP 3 Dispenser Drawer
Read through this section to familiarise yourself with the different compartments within the dispenser drawer.
Hotpoint recommend the Persil range of detergent products.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s dosage recommendations.
STEP 5 Using your Machine
How to start your selected programme and how to stop or change the programme if so required.
NOTE: Progress indicator lights show what stage in the programme cycle has been reached.
STEP 2 Installation Guide
Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your washing machine is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.
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NOTE: In addition to the temperature of the incoming water, the selection of optional wash features will affect the programme times.
STEP 7 A Typical Wash Programme
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NOTE: Hotpoint recommend, on completion of your programme, that you switch off both the electricity and water supply to the appliance.
READ BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE!
Please refer to the Troubleshooting section if you have any problems when using your washing machine.
There may be nothing wrong!
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance, remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
STEP 1 Electricity Supply
WARNING: The appliance must be earthed.
Fuses
Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13 amp (13A) fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA approved to BS1362. To change the fuse lift the holder to vertical position and lift the fuse out. To replace the fuse, insert the fuse and push fuse holder down into the locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.
WARNING: Do not use the plug unless the fuse holder is in the locked position and the top cover firmly replaced.
Changing the Mains Lead
If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, contact Hotpoint Service UK on: 08709 066 066 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on: 1850 302 200). A charge will be made. We strongly advised that fitting a new lead is carried out by a qualified electrician.
Seek professional advice if you need to use an extension lead.
Changing the Plug
If you need to change your plug, if it does not fit your socket: isolate the machine from the mains supply. Cut off the supplied plug and safely dispose of the discarded plug. DO NOT plug into any other socket.
NOTE: If you change the plug, the colour of wires in the mains lead may not match the colour of the markings which show the different terminals in the plug. You must wire it as shown below:
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 ASTA approved fuse to BS1362.
Brown (Live) wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
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
STEP 2 Installation
1 POLYSTYRENE BLOCK...
This is part of the packaging and should have come away with the polystyrene base.
IF IT HAS NOT... REMOVE IT!
NOTE: YOU MAY NEED A SECOND PERSON TO HELP YOU RAISE AND LOWER THE APPLIANCE.
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REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings.
IMPORTANT:
Situated, one either side of the rear panel, both transit bolts (complete with spacers) MUST be removed before use...
Failure to do so may cause damage to your machine!
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It is important the transit bolt and spacer come out intact (see pic).
For safety, replace both plastic covers over the holes left by removing the two bolts.
4 DRAINAGE SYSTEM... we recommend one of the following:
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3 CONNECT TO THE WATER
SUPPLY...
PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSES SUPPLIED, FITTED TO THE MACHINE.
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If you have no hot water supply...
A cold fill adaptor is available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts & Accessories Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS).
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LEVEL?...
YOUR MACHINE WILL BE NOISY IF THE TWO FRONT FEET ARE NOT ADJUSTED SO THE MACHINE STANDS FIRM AND LEVEL.
Turn one or both front feet clockwise until the machine stands firm and level.
The spring on each foot will stop them coming loose.
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CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY...
PLUG YOUR MACHINE INTO AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. SWITCH ON
NOTE: Hotpoint recommend extension leads are not used.
Move your machine into position, take care not to trap or kink the hoses.
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READY...
TO CHECK ALL PARTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE OF YOUR MACHINE:
RUN PROGRAMME ‘C’ (refer to ‘Programme Selector Dial’, STEP 4).
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THIS WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 2hours 30minutes TO COMPLETE
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1.Drawer release latch
2.Pre-wash detergent compartment Maximum 200ml powder or 100ml liquid
3.Main detergent compartment Maximum 400ml powder or 200ml liquid
4.Grate
5.Fabric conditioner compartment 120ml maximum
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 (II symbol) (max. 400ml).
Dispensing Liquid Detergent
We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as provided by your detergent manufacturer.
Alternatively you can obtain a liquid detergent flap, a barrier for the dispenser drawer.
Contact Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories (see Key Contacts)
Adding Fabric Conditioner
Pour the recommended amount of fabric conditioner into the compartment
(flower symbol). Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Pre-wash Programme A and B
When selecting programme A or B add detergent to both the pre-wash compartment (I symbol) and the main wash compartment (II symbol).
DO NOT use in drum dosing devices with Pre-wash programmes A and B.