HOTPOINT WT540/1P User Manual
Contents
WASHING MACHINE
Description, 3
Installation, 4-7
Unpacking and levelling
Remove the transit fixings
Location
Levelling
Water connections
Drainage connection
Electrical connection
Before you start using your machine
Control Panel Features, 8
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Programmes and Option Modifiers, 9-13
Starting a programme
Programme Table
Wash labels and tips
Option modifiers and special features
Detergents, 14
Detergent dispenser
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Care and Maintenance, 15
Cleaning your machine
Fuses
Changing the plug
Cleaning up the pump
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.
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OUR IDEAS. YOUR HOME.
Instructions for Installation and Use
7kg 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.
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On/Off
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Description
Control panel
( Varies by Model)
Dispenser drawer
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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.
Interlocking door
and release lever
Front adjustable feet
Hooked end support
Plumbing indicator line
Plastic cover
Two transit fixings.
(see arrows)
Comprising of: two bolts, two
washers, two rubber grommets
and two spacers.
! BOTH transit fixings must be
removed BEFORE you use your
machine (see page 5)
Drainage hose
Cold water inlet point and
attached fill hose
(blue connector)
Mains cable
Rating plate
Back feet
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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
corner posts.
4. Remove the
polystyrene base.
IMPORTANT check
when unpacking your
machine:
5. Stand the machine
upright.
! This is the 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
remove it while the
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.
We recomend 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.
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Installation
Remove the transit fixings
IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions to remove the
TWO transit fixings (see Description for location).
! Situated on either
side of the rear
panel,
BOTH transit bolts
MUST be removed
before use.
Location of transit bolts
(see arrows)
! Failure to do so may cause damage to your machine.
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t is important the transit fixings and spacers come out intact.
! Be sure to remove: TWO bolts,
TWO washers, TWO rubber
grommets and TWO nylon
spacers (see pic.)
bolts
3. Hold, slide sideways and pull to
remove.
4. For safety, insert both
yellow plastic covers
(supplied with your machine)
over the holes.
! Repeat steps 1 to 4 to remove the second transit bolt.
! Packaging materials are not childrens toys.
Location
Where you install your machine will affect its
performance:
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! 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.
1. Unscrew the bolt using a
13mm spanner
3.
STOP when 3 threads can be
seen.
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.
Make sure that you allow enough space for the
machine. Select a space at least 60 cm wide,
60 cm deep and 85 cm high. Also leave enough
space to open the door fully, so that you can load
and unload it easily.
Where possible, the machine should be positioned
on a solid floor to minimise vibration.
! 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?
the transit fixings are fitted to ensure that your machine is undamaged during delivery.
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.
the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the transit fixings not being removed,
closely followed by the feet not being adjusted correctly to level the machine.
you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by
incorrect installation or misuse.
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Levelling
Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not
adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level.
! The machine should be levelled from side to side
and from front to back.
1. Move your machine into its final location, talking
care not to trap or kink the hoses.
2. Turn one or both front feet
counter-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
Connecting the water inlet hose supplied.
Remember that this is a cold-fill machine and the
water inlet hose MUST be fitted to the rear of the
machine and the cold water supply. Please use the new
hose supplied (located inside the drum). Old hoses
may cause leaks due to worn out washers or may split
due to water pressure .
- Before making the connections to the cold water
supply, allow the water to run freely from the cold
water supply tap until it is completely clear.
- Connect the straight end to the hose connector to
the cold water supply tap
until tight.
- Connect the angled end
of the hose to the
washing machines cold
water inlet point, situated
at the top right hand side
on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
Turn the cold water supply tap on and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.
We recommend fitting a 3/4 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
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.
Cold water relaxes fabrics, whilst hot water can
seal in stains.
Improved stain removal with cold water.
The most commonly used programme at present is
40 °C, which will take on cold water even if hot and
cold were available.
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?...
...the most common cause of problems with water connection is that the customer has not turned the
supply tap on.
...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.
...the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the feet not being adjusted correctly to
level the machine.
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