Hotpoint WMA5 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS on INSTALLATION & USE for WMA5

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.

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.

DO NOT install in a bath or shower

room.

Dispose of packaging material in a safe
place and remove any labels.

Please read through thoroughly to
ensure you understand each stage
before you begin.

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 STEP 2

A wash chart is provided to help you to
select your required programme.

Examples given for the maximum
washing load weight for different fabric
types.

STEP 4

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

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

Electrical Guide Installation Guide

Programme Selector Dial

Read through this section to familiarise

yourself with the different

compartments within the dispenser

drawer.

STEP 3

Dispenser Drawer

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s dosage

recommendations.

All available optional wash features are
explained within this section - These
allow you to adjust your selected wash
programme to suit your needs.

STEP 6

Options Guide

How to start your selected programme

and how to stop or change the

programme if so required.

STEP 5

Using your Machine

NOTE: Progress indicator lights show what stage in

the programme cycle has been reached.

Hotpoint recommend the Persil range of

detergent products.

STEP 8

Troubleshooting

A picture guide provides a clear

explanation how to set a wash

programme.

DO NOT overload the washing machine.

STEP 7

A Typical Wash Programme

NOTE: Hotpoint recommend, on completion of

your programme, that you switch off both the

electricity and water supply to the appliance.

Please refer to the Troubleshooting
section if you have any problems when
using your washing machine.
There may be nothing wrong!

NOTE: In addition to the temperature of the
incoming water,the selection of optional wash
features will affect the programme times.

READ BEFORE

CONTACTING

SERVICE!

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 ASTAapproved fuse to

Brown (Live) wire to terminal

marked ‘L’ or coloured red.

BS1362.

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.

4

DRAINAGE SYSTEM...we recommend one of the following:

NOTE: 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 Getting to Know your Appliance)

5

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.

2

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!

REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings.

Use a crosshead

screwdriver to

remove the

plastic cover.

STANDPIPE METHOD

Hooked End Support

Unscrew the

bolt using a

13mm spanner.

Insert drainage hose
approximately 100mm
into the standpipe.

.............................

Standpipe height:
minimum 500mm
from the floor.

ST

OP when 3

threads can be

seen.

OR

Hold, slide

across and pull

to remove.

UNDER SINK METHOD

cut off the blocked
end of the under sink
drainage unit.

6

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.

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.

800mm
from floor

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

Attach the GREY
drainage hose to the
under sink drainage
unit securely,using a
hose clip.

7

TO CHECK ALL PARTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND TO THOROUGHLY
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF YOUR MACHINE:

RUN PROGRAMME ‘B’ (refer to ‘Programme Selector Dial’, STEP 4).

3

CONNECT TO THE WATER
SUPPLY...

PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSES SUPPLIED,FITTED
TO THE MACHINE.

Old hoses may
cause leaks due to
worn out washers.

DO NOT REMOVE!

Check both hot

i

and cold water
supplies are
running freely...

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).

Connect fill hoses to

ii

water supply taps:
Red or Grey Hose end
to Hot and Blue Hose
end to Cold.
TURN BOTH TAPS ON...

READY...

WITHOUT ANY LAUNDRY

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THIS WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 2hours TO COMPLETE

and

WITHOUT ANY DETERGENT

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STEP 3

The Dispenser Drawer

Index:

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).

1

WARNING:

 Do not put any items into

2

the drawer, other than
detergents designed to be
released from the drawer, as

3

they may cause damage or
blockage.

4

5

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

When selecting programme A,
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 the Pre-wash
programme, A.