Hotpoint WMA76, WMA74, WMM75 User Manual

Installation and User Instructions

for the Ultima Range

For everyone you’ll ever be

WMA76

WMM75

WMA74

Congratulations on choosing Ultima!!

Dispenser drawer		Control panel

Adjustable feet

Hooked end support

Rating plate

Please record the Model number and the Serial number of your machine on the Back Cover of the book for future reference.

The Model number can be found on the control panel. The Serial number can be found on the inner door trim.

Interlocking door and release lever

	Hot water	Cold water
	inlet point	inlet point
	and	and
Mains	attached	attached
cable	hose (grey)	hose (blue)

Transit bolts (both must

be removed before use)

Plumbing

Indicator Line

label Drainage

hose

Wheels

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The following instructions and information will help you to

get the most out of your new machine...

Safety first!

This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine safely. If you pass the machine onto someone else, make sure that you give them this manual.

Installing your machine

Follow these steps for trouble free installation:

location, transit bolt removal, electricity, water supplies and drainage. Moving the machine and adjusting the feet.

4 Page	SAFETY
10-5 Pages	INSTALLING MACHINE YOUR

A typical wash programme

Washcare tips and a simple step by step guide to using your machine.

The dispenser

Guidance on getting the most out of your wash using powders, liquids, tablets and fabric conditioners.

Programmes, options and other features

Select a programme for any wash including automatic functions, pre-washes, economy loads, variable temperature and spin speeds.

Cleaning and maintenance

How to care for your machine by removing and cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments, cleaning the door bowl and machine exterior plus the recommended Maintenance wash.

Troubleshooting

In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine, the following guide may help you to get your machine working correctly straight away.

After sales service and guarantee

We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for ninety days after you have purchased your machine.

12-11 Pages	ATYPICALWASH PROGRAMME
14-13 Pages	THE DISPENSER
22-15 Pages	PROGRAMMES OPTIONS AND
23 Page	& CLEANING MAINTENANCE
25-24 Pages	TROUBLE SHOOTING
27-26 Pages	& SERVICE GUARANTEE

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SAFETY

Safety first

This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine safely. Please keep it safe for your future reference.

If you pass the machine onto someone else, please make sure that you give them this manual so that the new owner can read these safety warnings.

●Dispose of packaging materials carefully and keep them well away from children.

●When disposing of your old machine, to minimise risk of injury to children, isolate from the electrical supply, remove the door, the plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of them separately to make sure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.

●This washing machine is designed for domestic use only.

●Before using your machine remove the transit bolts and spacers from the back of the machine.

Keep the parts you remove for future transportation.

●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 connect the washing machine to a single outlet instantaneous water heater.

●Do not try to modify this machine in any way.

●Do not connect the washing machine directly to an artificial water softening unit. Use the recommended amount of detergent for the water hardness in your area.

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

●Do not stand on the machine or in the door opening.

●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.

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Remove the polystyrene block...

After removing the packaging from the machine, make sure that the polystyrene block (figure 1) has come away from the underside of the machine, with the polystyrene base.

figure 1

If it has not come away, carefully lay the machine on its side onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove the polystyrene block (see figure 2).

You may need a second person to help you lower and raise the machine.

figure 2

Installing your machine

Follow these steps for trouble free installation:

1. Choose a location...

Where you install the 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.

●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.

●Make sure that you allow enough space for the machine. Select a space at least 600mm wide, 600mm deep and 850mm high. Also leave enough space to open the door fully so you can load and unload it easily.

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

●Take care when you move the machine not to rip any floor coverings. There are wheels on the bottom rear of the machine, so tilting it backwards a little is the easiest way to move it. The weight of the machine may cause indentations in some floor coverings.

WARNINGS:

●Do not plug the machine in and switch it on at the mains until the installation is completed.

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

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Location of transit bolts.

WARNINGS:

●Before you use the machine, remove the two transit bolts complete with spacers.

If you do not do this, damage may occur to your machine. Keep the parts in case you need them for future

transportation.

●If and when you replace the bolts complete with spacers make sure

you do not overtighten them.

2. Remove the transit fixings...

There are two transit bolts fitted under plastic covers, one at either side of the rear of your machine. These bolts prevent damage to the machine while it is being transported.

Remove both transit bolts complete with spacers, by following the instructions below.

Use a screwdriver to release the covers and a standard 13mm spanner to remove both bolts.

Firstly, unhook the grey drainage hose and proceed as follows, taking care not to loosen the hot and cold water fill hoses.

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Using a screwdriver, remove the screw to release the plastic cover.

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Hold the transit bolt and slide to the side and then pull out.

The bolt and spacer should be removed intact. (see below)

Example transit bolt complete with spacer.

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Use a standard 13mm spanner to undo the bolt until three threads can be seen on the bolt.

(see below)

For safety, replace the plastic cover over the hole left by the transit bolt.

(Repeat steps 1 to 4 to remove the second transit bolt).

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3. Connect your machine to the electricity supply

Make sure that the electrical socket is accessible. Take the mains lead from the back of the machine and plug it into the socket. We do not recommend wiring your machine directly into the mains supply.

Changing the mains lead

If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, contact Hotpoint Service UK on 08709 066066 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on 1850 302 200). A charge will be made. We strongly advise that fitting the new lead is carried out by a qualified electrician.

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. 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	13A ASTA
	(Earth) wire this to the	approved fuse
	terminal marked	to BS1362.
	‘E’, symbol, or
	coloured green	Brown (Live)
	and yellow.
		wire this to
		the
	Blue (Neutral)	terminal
	wire this to the	marked ‘L’ or
	terminal	coloured red.
	marked ‘N’ or
	coloured black.

Fuses

Your machine 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 the fuse holder down into the locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on the base of plug.

WARNING:

Do not use the plug unless the fuse holder is in the locked position and the top cover firmly replaced.

CE marking shows that this machine meets the following EEC directives.

Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.

WARNINGS:

●This machine must be earthed.

●Do not use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted.

●To avoid a shock hazard, when changing a plug, always safely discard the cut off plug. Do not insert into any other socket.

●Seek professional advice if you need to use an extension lead.

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4. Connect your machine to the water supply...

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WARNINGS:

●The temperature of your hot water supply should ideally be 60°C and no higher than 70°C as this could cause damage to your laundry and the machine.

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

●Your hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 kPa).

●The water supply taps should be accessible when the machine is installed.

●Before connecting the fill hoses, check that water is running from the water supply taps you will use for your machine.

●Connect the washing machine to the water supply using the fill hoses fitted to the machine. Do not use old hoses.

Hot and cold fill

1Unclip the grey and blue fill hoses from the back of the machine.

2Connect the free end of the grey fill hose to the HOT water supply (see figure1). Connect the free end of the blue fill hose to the COLD water supply.

3Turn on your water supply and check for leaks.

If there is a leak, turn off the water supply, remove the connector and check that the sealing washer is in place. Refit the connector and tighten it.

Turn on the water supply.

4When moving the machine into its final position, make sure that the hoses are not trapped or kinked.

figure 1		figure 2

If the fill hoses are too short:

Longer fill hoses are available from our Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on [phone]).

Remove the existing fill hoses from the inlet valves on the back of the machine and fit the new longer fill hoses as

cold water supply shown above with the angled ends of the hoses connected to the machine (see figure 2).

figure

If you have no hot water supply or your hot water pressure is low:

A cold fill adaptor (figure 3) and fitting instructions are available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk

(or in the Republic of Ireland on [phone]).

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5.Connect the machine to a drainage system...

●Take care when you remove the drain hose from the clips on the back of the machine. All machines are tested with water before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may still be in the hose.

●Do not remove the hooked end support from the GREY drainage hose when using any of the drainage methods detailed below. You may need to reposition it as required along the drainage hose.

●For drainage into a standard work top sink, ensure the outlet pipe has a minimum diameter of 32mm. If your sink is inset, the front edge of the basin must be less than 75mm from the front edge of your worktop, so that the drain hose will hook securely into the sink. Unclip the drainage hose from the back of the machine and hook over into the sink. Make sure that the sink is free of any obstructions and that the sink plug can not fall into the sink, preventing the water from draining away freely. Pumped out water may be very hot.

figure 1

We recommend one of the following drainage methods:

Standpipe

			1			Make sure that the standpipe has a
						minimum diameter of 38mm.
			2			Remove the drainage hose from the
						clips on the back of the machine.
			3			Make sure that the top of the
		500 mm				standpipe is positioned at least
						500mm from the floor (see figure1).
						Use the plumbing indicator line label
						on the back of the machine as a
						guide.
Hooked end support			4			Place the drainage hose
						approximately 100mm into the
figure 2						standpipe.
					Under sink waste system
					1 Cut out the membrane, bung or
						blanking plug (see figure 2).
	Cut off end				2 Unclip the drainage hose from the
						back of the machine.
					3 Move the hooked end support along
figure 3
						the drainage hose as required.
					4 Attach the drainage hose securely to
						the under sink drainage unit, using a
						hose clip (see figure 3).
					5 Raise the hooked end support up to
	Hose clip					at least 800mm to avoid water being
						drawn back into the machine.

If the GREY drainage hose is too short

A longer drainage hose is available from our Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline

UK on 08709 077 077 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on [phone]).

WARNINGS:

●Take care when using the sink drainage system. The discharge water may be very hot.

●Do not position the standpipe near an electrical socket.

●Flooding could occur if any part of the

installation is not carried out correctly.

●Remember you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation, non-removal of transit bolts or packaging, leaks from household pipework, loose or blocked fill and drain hoses.

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