Hotpoint WF101 User's Manual
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1. Connecting the cold water inlet hose to the COLD WATER SUPPLY 1 2 OFF COLD SUPPLY coLD WATER SUPPLY Il Cold water i Fill hose Blue Connector Did you know 1 Screw the cold water fill hose blue connector onto the cold water supply until tight 2 Turn on the cold water supply 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 e 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 e Cold water relaxes fabrics whilst hot water can seal in stains e Improved stain removal with cold water e The most commonly used programme at present is 40 C which will take on cold water even if hot and cold were available e 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 IF2. Programme Table Programme Table Programme setting for test in accordance with IEC 60456 and EN 60456 BOS2 OST A01 T 6002T 006 q04y472q T 6009 00 4740 99192 T 600zZ 0ST S29 mojjid T 6009 00 3894S T y451 m Aupune unoA saop yanw MoH Jeamuapun Jo swa sewelAd 40 489S s snojg saus sassauq S u up iu3 B19 JILAHLNAS ut tat Jeamuapun Jo sway sewelAd 40 48S s snojg SHIYS JaMOL pueH SI8A01 43284 69 UA O O NOLLOD Oqe JO s d q 4U J JJIP J04 Speo ysem wnwxew JO s duiex OM peo ysem jeaidAq V JOTEM JO IV zo 0 9 p nduu s souel dde y s insu uuuie1Boid jened su qno dund a Od uids jeu sayeoljeg 008 lO p ds l lp uui lu y s l duuoo uuuuei16oid jeed siy uldg mojg ss uids jeu uoog xe QL LTO 9 p ds wnwxew y s l1 duuoo2 uuuue16Boid ellued siy uds se4 Sd OSUIY enxg PLOT UIW ulds mojs p XIN PIOH asuly s se O 9np H 008 O50 g u y pue s suli N OM s l duuoo2 sue Bod ellued styl uid 9 asuly SRH MIIS IOOAA JOU AlUO soyeoljog pinbi1 nojoo any z 0014 JEUION 0S 0 r G2 YyseM PUueH se p ll q l swa 1eO l p 104 O 9 nu B y ysempueHy fe ZL USempueH gt IIS OOM 10u souuqej p XIN pinbi1 1nojo0 auy 008 1467 oe 0 og p x u p lios lluBii 10 uiueiB5oid ys 14 1 Yous A V
3. Hotpoint OUR IDEAS YOUR HOME Instructions for Installation and Use 6kg 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 Description Dispenser drawer Control panel Varies by Model e 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 Cold water inlet point and attached fill hose Drainage hose blue connector Mains cable Front adjustable feet Hooked end support Plumbing indicator line TWO transit fixings Comprising of two bolts two washers two rubber grommets and two nylon spacers BOTH transit fixings must be removed BEFORE you use your machine see page 5 Rating plate Back feet Contents WASHING MACHINE Description 2 o Installation 4 7 s gel Unpacking T Remove the transit fixings S Location Levelling Water connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Before you start using your machine O e 5 o Control Panel Features 8 a 4 e Aquarius
4. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must EE be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance Precautions and advice Safety advice This machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations The following information is provided for your safety and should be read carefully e This machine is designed for domestic use only e Before using your machine make sure that the TWO transit bolts TWO rubber grommets and TWO spacers have been removed see page 5 e Any electrical work necessary to install this machine should be carried out by a qualified electrician e Do not plug your machine into a socket when your hands are we
5. 40 C for more F heavily soiled items Additionally use this option on the machine wash wool programme to select the special S Handwash wool programme for wool items that are not marked as machine washable This cycle has been approved by Woolmark for the Gold Care award 5 S e Reduced Creases Selecting this option will run the wash programme with a more gentle action and lower spin speed in addition to carrying out an additional rinse to ensure your laundry has fewer creases and will require less ironing e Rinse Hold r Selecting this option will pause the cycle in the final rinse with the fabric conditioner keeping the laundry fresh untilyou are ready to complete the programme The Rinse Hold light will flash to indicate the cycle is ct paused The machine will stay in this state tumbling the load occasionally until either the Start Cancel button S is pressed or the Rinse Hold button is pressed again to continue the cycle e Mini Load ot Use this option for smaller loads less than the capacity listed for the material and programme type see g z Programmes Table This option reduces water consumption and washing time saving energy when washing o 2 o smaller loads Extra Rinse Provides a full extra rinse to ensure the maximum possible detergent removal particularly useful for people with sensitive skin fa Se H fo i o uoi do pue sawweiboudg e Variable Temperature Use this opt
6. detected the machine will attempt to redistribute the load in order to balance it evenly to achieve full spin speed 5 e If this is not possible and an unbalanced load remains the spin speed will be reduced depending on the amount of unbalance detected This is to prevent the machine from damaging itself or its surroundings and to prevent a excessive noise from the machine If the spin result is unsatisfactory following a reduced spin speed attempt to rectify the unbalanced load then a on completion of the programme the load can be redistributed evenly in the drum by hand Select a spin cycle gt w cr Note Do not attempt to spin heavy or absorbent single items as the machine cannot distribute these evenly S If you need to wash a single item you will need to add some other items as ballast to allow the machine to distribute the load evenly throughout the drum To mi No water detection a 2 i The machine will automatically detect if it cannot take in water and will notify you by flashing the Prewash light IF this occurs please check the appliance is plumbed in correctly see Installation Water connection fa I 2 o uoido pue soawweiboug dpune7 pue sjus649830q Energy saving and water levels Modern machines are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible aoueuajuiey pue ave To achieve this water levels are kept to a minimum to ensure they are economic and use
7. makes a noiseor e The transit fixings were not removed correctly see Installation Remove the transit fixings vibrates too much during the Failure to remove all the parts of the transit fixings will cause the machine to vibrate spin cycle excessively during spin Note There are TWO transit fixings that need to be removed two bolts two washers Oo two rubber grommets and two nylon spacers p e The machine is not level see Installation Adjust the feet so that the machine stands firm on the s floor ie it does not rock and ensure the machine is level from front to back and from side to side a e The machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and the wall see Installation e Perhaps the machine was attempting to spin an unbalanced load Try the machine again with a different was load e When you sort your laundry into wash groups check all loose items such as coins are o removed from the laundry Check the drum at the end of each cycle and remove any loose S items coins etc Note Super Silent refers to wash sound level only there will always be some motor and drum noise during spin The machine leaks from behind or underneath e Check each end of the cold water inlet hose ensuring connections at both ends are tight 7 and not leaking see nsta ation s e Depending on the installation method used see nstal ation Check that gt the drain hose is firmly secured to the undersink U tr
8. seconds a Ha y pera 5 The Door Locked indicator will light up ct e To stop change a programme once the machine has started z Press the Start Cancel button for 3 seconds D Select Pump Out tJ on the Programme selector dial S When the machine has finished emptying Turn the Programme selector dial to the new programme required you may need to add detergent Press the Start Cancel button to start the new programme 9 During the programme the status indicator lights will show you what stage in the s w Ga programme the machine has mes No Heat 4200 No Spin reached wash rinse spin as sx 10 A short time after the programme has finished the Door Locked indicator will go Saas ereveoh eed out and you can open the 95 machine door 11 Switch the machine off by pressing the On Off button Do not allow children to play with the machine or tamper with the controls Do not overload the machine This may damage the laundry and reduce the quality of the wash The maximum load is 6kg Cotton Do not try to open the dispenser drawer during any programme Do not try to open the machine door when the Door Locked indicator is lit 15 0 to z o o 0 5 e S4 IJIDOIN uoindo pue 3z Apv pue jS5ugu quIelW Adpunepue pue avez s u u 7 q soawweiboug suolynedaug Buouy Burjooysajqnosy Buiyzewos ad1Asas
9. the lowest energy possible Unlike older appliances you will not see high water levels in the drum during washing We recommend always washing as close to a full load as possible see Programmes Table for the maximum load size of your selected programme ad1Apy pue suolqnedaug Buou Buiqoous l jqnoJi Buiyzewos ad1Asas 13 Detergents and Laundry Detergent dispenser Do not put any items into the drawer other than detergents designed to be released from the drawer as they may cause damage or blockage Drawer release catch Pre wash deter gent compartment Maximum 200m powder or 100ml liquid Main wash detergent compartment Maximum 400m powder or 200ml liquid Fabric conditioner compartment Maximum 120ml 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 Dispensing tablets Tablets can be dispensed via the machine drum or via the dispenser drawer Please CHECK the detergent pack for dispensing instructions Incorrect use can damage your laundry Dispensing liquid detergent We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball as provided by your detergent manufacturer Adding fabric conditioner Pour the recommended amount of fabric conditioner into the compartment Do not exceed the maximum fill line Pre Wash When selecting prew
10. 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 the most common cause of problems with water connection is that the customer has not turned the supply tap on e itis 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 Installation Drainage Connection 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 Description page 2 We recommend one of the following Standpipe method 1 Make sure the standpipe height is a minimum 500mm up to a maximum 1200mm from the floor 2 Insert the drainage hose approximately
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12. 100mm into the standpipe Hooked end support Under sink method 1 Cut off the blocked end of the under sink drainage unit or remove the blanking plug if fitted 2 Fix the hooked end support a minimum of 800mm from the floor 3 Use a hose clip eg a jubilee clip to securely attach the grey drainage hose end to the under sink drainage unit minimum 800mm from floor Did you know E Hotpoint Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket make sure that e the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law e the socket is able to sustain the appliances maximum power load indicated in the Technical Details table see page 17 e the supply voltage is included within the values indicated in the Technical Details table see page 17 e the socket is compatible with the machines plug If this is not the case replace the socket or the plug ensuring a 13A fuse is fitted The machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms When the machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach and should be connected to a suitable electrical supply Do not use extensions or multiple sockets The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed The power supply cable must only be replac
13. T 9 Programmes and Option Modifiers 9 13 3 Starting a programme 5 Programme table n2 Wash labels and tips a s Option modifiers and special features 5S3 E Detergents 14 Detergent dispenser Care and Maintenance 15 Cleaning your machine Fuses Changing the plug Cleaning the pump Sal JIPON uoido pue s wweyfoJd Precautions and Advice 16 17 General safety Saving energy and respecting the environment Disposal dpune7 pue s u u 4 q Something Wrong Troubleshooting 18 19 sueu gzuie Ny pue ave Service 20 Before calling for assistance Spare parts a Key Contacts a g z 83 Keep this instruction book on hand in order to refer to it when necessary Take it with you when you move B A and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party make sure that this booklet is supplied EE along with the appliance so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how 22 Es the machine works 8 TS a a a 2 0 otpoin lt o D Installation 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 four corner posts 3 Carefully lay the left side of the machine down onto the top cap We recommend that a second per
14. and TWO nylon spacers not doing so will lead to excessive vibration movement of the machine and could eventually lead to internal damage o the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the transit fixings not being removed D you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation or misuse Installation Levelling Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level The machine must be levelled from side to side and from front to back 1 Move your machine into its final location taking care not to trap or kink the hoses 2 Turn one or both front feet anti 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 f 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 Remember this is a cold fill machine Please use the new hose supplied fitted to the machine Old hoses may cause leaks due to worn out washers or may be split due to water pressure Before making connections to the cold water supply allow the water to run freely from the supply tap until it is perfectly clear
15. any blockage from the z the control panel pump filter 9 19 Service HHI 5057717 00 19 0 06 2006 SIMLEX Four Ashes Wolverhampton Before calling the Service Centre Spare Parts e Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can This is a complex machine Repairing it yourself or solve the problem yourself see Troubleshooting having a non authorised person try to repair it could e IF not turn off the machine and call the Service cause harm to one or more persons could damage Centre closest to you the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty You will be charged for a service engineers visit if a Call an authorised technician if you experience problems problem with your machine is caused by incorrect while using the machine installation or misuse The spare parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 0665 066 Monday to Friday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Date of purchase Model number and Serial number can be fo
16. ap or P the drain hose is positioned correctly into the standpipe e Check that your water pressure is within limits see 7echnica Details Chart If too high try turning the cold water supply tap down slightly and try the machine 9 again see nstallation T from the dispenser drawer water leaking down the front of the machine ct o e Check that the detergent dispenser is not blocked or obstructed av Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it see Care and Maintenance 0 3 Not all the detergent has e Check the cold water supply tap is turned on sufficiently see nsta ation been flushed out of the ls your water pressure is within limits see 7echnical Details Chart if it is too low it may dispenser drawer not be sufficient to flush all the detergent out of the drawer e Check that the detergent dispenser is not blocked or obstructed Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it see Care and Maintenance ls your water pressure too low see Technical Details Chart Note Are you using detergent tablets If yes please check the detergent manufacturers instructions on the side of the detergent box not all detergent tablets are suitable for use in the dispenser drawer some need to be placed into the machine drum with the wash load for them to dissolve correctly SJalJIPOW uoi d o pue sawweisboug Aspune7 pue sju9649830q The dispenser drawer will e Check that the detergent dispenser is not bloc
17. ash add detergent to both the pre wash and the main wash compartments Washcare Tips DO NOT overload or underload the machine see the Programme Table for maximum load in addition to reducing the quality of the wash this may also damage your laundry and the machine whilst causing the machine to become unstable and noisy We strongly recommend that you DO NOT wash underwired bras in this machine Should the wires become detached it could cause damage to your laundry and the machine If the washcare label states that the bra is machine washable then we advise placing it in a sealed pillow case or a similar washbag Remember you will be charged for a service engineers visit resulting from a detached bra wire Do not use the machine if the item to be washed does not have a wash label Before washing laundry we recommend you Pre treat awkward stains with washable treatments Do not wash any items that have previously been treated with solvents Close zips fasten belts tie strings and close press studs to prevent tangling Empty all objects from pockets as they may damage the laundry and the machine Remember you will be charged for a service engineers visit to rectify malfunction resulting from objects such as coins pens hair grips etc falling from pockets Limit the size of absorbent loads ie towels to half loads to give good washing and rinsing results Place small items in a wash bag Always follow the
18. ation Be sure to remove TWO bolts Where you install your machine will affect its TWO washers TWO rubber performance grommets and TWO nylon spacers see pic 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 SJaljIPOY uoido pue s wweyfoJd e 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 e Make sure that you allow enough space for the machine Select a space at least 60cm wide 60cm deep and 85cm high Also leave enough space to open the door fully so that you can load and unload it easily e Where possible the machine should be positioned 1 Unscrew the bolt using a 13mm spanner dpune7 pue sjus649830q aoueuajuiey pue ave 2 STOP when 3 threads can be seen on a solid floor to minimise vibration o D Take care when you move the machine not to rip any ee lt T floor coverings The weight of the machine may cause a9 elena indentations in some floor coverings a l i o Did you know TF 23S o gt 5 the transit fixings are fitted to ensure that your machine is undamaged during delivery s e both of the transit fixings MUST BE removed before using the machine be sure to remove TWO bolts TWO washers TWO rubber grommets
19. care label on items when choosing the wash programme Wash non colourfast items or really dirty items separately as they may affect other laundry concerned about sensitive skin Did you know that with Hotpoint and Ariel you ll get the best washing results Po J Certain laundry products work better in some machines than others At Hotpoint we know this is true because we ve done the research to prove it We used real everyday clothes and ran tests to find out which washing powder works best with Hotpoint The results proved that Hotpoint and Ariel produces the best washing results on all your EL clothes ARIEE Ariel can meet all your laundry needs It is available as a biological powder for everyday wash loads Colour powder to keep your clothes staying brighter for longer and a Non Bio powder for when you need brilliant cleaning but are Did you know undisolved detergent left in the drawer or on clothes can be due to incorrect dosing or using the incorrect dispensing method CHECK the detergent manufacturers instructions on the pack for dispensing and dosage advice 14 Care and maintenance Cleaning Unplug your machine when cleaning it and before all maintenance operations Do not clean any part of the machine with abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids any bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage e Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the appl
20. cm wide Dimensions 85cm high 60cm deep Capacity From 1 to 6kg Electric Voltage 220 240 50Hz connections Water connections Max absorbed power 1700W 2100W Maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar Minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar Drum capacity 54 litres Spin Speed up to 1400 rpm WF741 WF546 WF541 WF341 up to 1200 rom WF326 WF321 up to 1000 rpm WF101 Control 60 C cotton programme 4 programme with Wash Enhance according to run with a 6kg load IEC60456 C This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives 73 23 EEC 8 93 68 EEC Low Voltage and subsequent amendments 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments Aupune7 pue SJalJIPOW s un3e j uo qe ie3sul squa3u079 uolqdiu9saq s u u 7 q uoi3dQ pue jeueg 0474U093 sawweisboug aoueuaquiey pue ave zIApv pue v l o O fo ch s 5 a Buou Burooysajqnou Buiua uios ziAJ S 17 Something Wrong Troubleshooting If your machine seems not to be working GO through the following troubleshooting suggestions BEFORE you call your Service Centre see Service Section 1 All Aquarius Models General Troubleshooting Problem The machine won t start Nothing lights up on the control panel Lights illuminate on the control panel but the wash cycle will not start The
21. disposed of safely DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard The power supply cord should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this machine and fitted only by authorised technicians see Service Replacement power cords can be purchased at an extra cost from our Genuine Parts and Accessories department or authorised dealers The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any of these rules not be followed If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified electrician We recommend a maintenance wash 2 or 3 times a year to avoid a build up of greasy deposits and water hardness residue Run the 95 White Cotton programme with the normal amount of detergent but no laundry Moulded plug The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place If a replacement fuse holder cover is required it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug Replacements are available from authorised dealers Cleaning the pump This appliance is fitted with a self cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber that protects the pump Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance To access the chamber 1 Remove the kickstrip on the lower front of the appliance by holding at each e
22. e door cannot be opened and the stage of the programme that the machine has reached wash rinse or spin Starting a Programme Starting a typical wash programme 1 Switch the machine on by pressing the On Off button Start On ort 2 Sort your laundry into groups by washcare labels Load the machine Close the machine door by pushing it until it clicks a 3 Add detergent and fabric conditioner to the dispenser drawer Refer to detergent manufacturer s dosage instructions 4 Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme am c 5 Select any optional wash feature s see Option Modifiers me Nee toe you require by pressing the Reduce Cre appropriate button s S Rise Hok Indicator lights will show what gt Time sa you have chosen ere 6 Reduce the programmes TET oa wash temperature Turn the Variable Temperature dial to the reduced temperature you require When the programme has finished return the dial to its maximum setting No Heat 4200 Q 40 1 000 E Hotpoint 7 Reduce the programmes spin speed Turn the Variable Spin Speed dial Wash Rinse amp Spin Final Spin to the reduced Spin Speed you oe require Heat 4200 gt No Spin When the programme has 9 finished return the dial to its lt s maximum setting ae l S 8 Start the programme by pressing the e 9 Start Cancel button for at least 3
23. ed by an authorised serviceman The company denies all liability if and when these standards are not respected Before you start using your machine The first wash cycle Once the appliance has been installed and before you use it for the first time run a wash cycle without detergent and no laundry This will check your installation connections and drainage and will thoroughly clean the interior before you carry out an actual wash programme on your laundry This will take approximately 21 2 hours to complete Run the 95 White Cotton programme B without laundry and without detergent During this cycle check for any leaks from under the machine If present ensure all hoses are securely tightened itis very important to ensure that your hoses or cables are not kinked or squashed as this can lead to your machine failing to fill or empty the water itis very important to respect the dimensions given within the drainage connection methods see above if using the undersink drainage method remember to cut off the blocked end or remove the blanking plug you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation or misuse uoigdiuosaq sau quo3 5 D a o D ch s 3 3 Apv pue jS5ugu quIelW Aupune7 pue SJ I JIPON s un3e j pue avez s u u 7 q uoi3dQ pue jaueg 0474U09 s wweyfoJd suoineo35 iq Buo
24. iance e Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly with a soft cloth A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in water leaking from the door e Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming Cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly Do not try to clean any part of the dispenser drawer while the machine is running 1 Pull out the drawer until it reaches its stop 2 Press the drawer release button to remove the dispenser drawer see pic 3 Clean and dry the dispenser drawer syphons grate and fabric conditioner exit channel A ensuring any build up of detergent and fabric conditioner is fully removed Failure to do so may lead to the machine leaking from the dispenser drawer Also regularly clean the outlet pipe area B 4 Relocate the dispenser drawer and push it firmly back into place aX E Hotpoint Changing the plug The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the following Green and Yellow Earth wire to terminal marked E symbol or coloured green and yellow 13A ASTA approved Blue Neutral wire to fuse to BS1362 terminal marked N or coloured black Brown Live wire to terminal marked L or coloured red Cord clamp If the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be
25. igned to prevent any accidental opening e Turn off the water tap after every wash This will limit the wear of your appliances water system and also prevent leaks e Inthe event of a malfunction do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs e Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation Do not let children play with the machine or tamper with the controls e The appliance door tends to get quite hot during the cycle e Should it have to be moved proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care Never try to do this alone because the appliance is very heavy e Before loading your laundry into the machine make sure the drum is empty e Check the water fill hose at least once a year If you see any cracks replace it immediately during the wash cycles high water pressure could cause a cracked hose to split open Never use hoses that have already been used e In the unlikely event of something not working see the Troubleshooting section Saving energy and respecting the environment Environmentally friendly technology If you only see a little water through your appliance door this is because thanks to the latest Hotpoint technology your machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results an objective reached to respect the environment Saving on detergent water energy and time e To avoid was
26. ine has failed to take in water see Installation Check that The cold water inlet hose is connected to the tap The hose is not kinked The cold water supply tap is turned on Ensure it is turned fully on The water pressure is insufficient see 7echnical Details Chart The inlet filter is not blocked Turn off the water unscrew the fill hose at the back of the appliance then remove and clean the filter Note Modern machines use less water and the water taken into the machine is automatically adjusted depending on the load in the drum For this reason you may not always be able to see water in the drum But if the load is wet and the machine completes the wash cycle then the amount of water into the machine is sufficient Has the drain hose been installed correctly see Installation Are the drain hose standpipe or undersink connections blocked Note If the drain hose is connected to an undersink U trap Check that the sink trap blanking plug was removed before the drain hose was connected This is the most common installation fault Is the drain hose kinked or squashed Check the hose at the back of the machine Carry out the additional checks listed below There has been an unbalanced load in the drum and the machine could not spin Try the machine again with a different wash load see Automatic Features Programmes and Option modifiers Has the Rinse Hold option been selected Rin
27. ion to reduce the wash temperature below the maximum for the programme you have chosen Turn the dial to the reduced temperature required When the programme has finished reset the dial to 95 If the dial is left at maximum 95 the wash temperature will be the maximum for the chosen programme squebse30q e Variable Spin Speed Use this option to reduce the spin speed below the maximum for the programme you have chosen Turn the dial to reduced spin speed required When the programme has finished reset the dial to maximum If the dial is left at maximum the spin speed will be the maximum for the chosen programme 3zIApv pue sueu gzuie N suoiynedaud pue ave BuoJAA Burooysajqnou Buiuqa uios 3IAA 3S 11 Option Modifiers and Special Features Special features Not all special features can be used on all programmes see Programme Table for option availability e Fast Wash The Fast Wash programmes are designed for lightly soiled loads delivering quick results for smaller loads using less energy For loads with stains or increased soil levels which require deeper cleaning use the standard or intensive wash cycles e Cool Wash 30 C A low temperature wash which delivers cleaning results comparable to the intensive 40 C cotton programme but at a lower temperature for more colour sensitive garments and using less energy e Handwash A gentle action programme for delicate items and items labelled a
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29. ked or obstructed not close properly or is Remove the drawer from the machine and clean it see Care and Maintenance collecting water Section 2 Specific Error Messages on the Control Panel Your machine carries out automatic checks at various stages of the wash cycles Error messages will be displayed on the control panel to indicate there is something wrong aoueuaquiey pue ave The error message displayed is dependent upon which machine you have a F a Error message gt 9 s Prewash indicator light This indicates that the machine has failed to take in water see Installation 5 flashing on the control panel Check that 2 e the cold water inlet hose is connected to the cold water supply tap e the cold water inlet hose is not kinked B e the cold water supply tap is turned on Ensure it is turned fully on 5 p e the water pressure is sufficient see Technical Details Chart p g a ae cr O nI Door Locked indicator light This indicates that the door is not closed properly 2 8 flashing on the control panel Close the door firmly and try the machine again a Wash Enhance and Rinse This indicates that the machine failed to drain possibly because the pump filter is blocked Hold and Mini Load option e Your machine is fitted with a filter system for the pump This filter may have become A indicator lights flashing on blocked see Care and Maintenance for details of how to remove
30. machine fails to fill with water The machine does not drain or spin during the first wash cycle after installation The machine does not drain or spin although it has drained spun during previous wash cycles The programme takes a long time There is too much foam in the drum during the wash cycle Steam is coming from the dispenser drawer 18 Possible causes Solution Check the appliance is fully plugged into the socket and switched on Is the socket ok Try another appliance in the socket to check Is the fuse in the plug ok If not replace it fuse must be 13 Amps see Care and Maintenance There has been a power failure Check another electrical device in your home to see if this is the case The ON OFF button has not been pressed The Start Cancel button has not been pressed for at least 3 seconds Press and hold the Start Cancel button until the machine starts to operate The appliance door is not shut properly Close the door firmly and try the machine again The Start Cancel button has not been pressed for at least 3 seconds Press and hold the Start Cancel button until the machine starts to operate The cold water supply tap is not turned on Prewash indicator light is flashing The Start Cancel button has not been pressed for at least 3 seconds Press and hold the Start Cancel button until the machine starts to operate Is the Prewash indicator light flashing This indicates the mach
31. nA Buiqoous l jqnoJi Buiyzewos ad1AUas Control Panel Features 68 Aquarius control panel Note Depending on the model purchased your washing machine control panel may differ from the one shown below and have no variable dial or only one variable dial either the Variable Temperature or the Variable Spin Speed dial Programme listing Option Status indicator Start Cancel On Off buttons lights button button L Faust Crosses 80 1 No Heat 1200 No Spin ss i I Mini Load U Extra Rinse Se oS lt AQUARIUS Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel features Variable Temperature dial Variable Spin Speed dial Programme selector dial e Programme listing To consult a straight forward chart of the different programmes available e Option buttons To select the options available see Programme Table and Option Modifiers e Variable Temperature dial To reduce the selected programmes wash temperature e Variable Spin Speed dial To reduce the selected programmes spin speed e Programme selector dial To select the programme you require The knob stays still during the cycle e Start Cancel button To start the programme or to cancel it if incorrect settings were selected e On Off button To turn the washing machine on and off e Status indicator lights Shows if the door is locked when lit th
32. nd and pulling towards you see figure 2 Unscrew the pump filter by rotating it anti clockwise until it can be removed see figure A little water may leak from the pump this is perfectly normal 3 Clean the interior thoroughly removing any visible debris 4 Refit by screwing the filter into place until it reaches its stop position 5 Refit the kickstrip making sure that the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance 15 saunjee4 uoiq j ie3sul sau qsuo3 uoiadiu3s q Jaueg jouquo9 S431 JIPON uoi ndo pue sawweiboudg Aupune7 pue 2 5 a o 5 D fa o japy pue suoijnedaud Burnoousajqnou ad1Auas sjue649830q O o 5 o ow 5 a Buou Buiuqa uios Precautions and advice General safety e Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations e This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions e Do not overload or underload the machine In addition to reducing the quality of the wash this may also damage your laundry and the machine e Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket Pull the plug out e Do not open the machine door while the appliance is in operation e Do not open the detergent dispenser while the appliance is in operation e Never force the machine door this could damage the safety lock mechanism des
33. s hand wash only Not for Wool or Silk garments use the special programmes for those materials HAND e Handwash Wool Approved WASH The wool wash cycle on Hotpoint machines has been tested and approved by the Woolmark Company for washing garments labelled as hand wash provided that the garments are washed in accordance to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this machine This cycle is selected by turning the Programme Selector dial to the wool programme and selecting the Wash Enhance option modifier see Programme Table and Option Modifiers We recommend using a wool wash liquid when using Wool programmes Note We recommend that if you use colour catcher sheets in your appliance that these only be used inside a wash bag as otherwise they can affect the performance of your machine Did you know when an option button is selected the corresponding light is illuminated if the option selected is incompatible with the programme selected the button will flash and the option will not be enabled if you set an option that is incompatible with an option selected previously only the last option selected will be enabled 12 Option Modifiers and Special Features Automatic features Unbalanced load detection o The machine has an inbuilt feature to prevent it from spinning too fast with an unbalanced load F Ss When an unbalanced load is
34. se Hold indicator light will flash To complete the paused programme press either the Start Cancel button or the Rinse Hold button see Programmes and Option modifiers Your machine is fitted with a filter system for the pump This filter may have become blocked see Care and Maintenance for details of how to remove any blockage from the pump filter Has the variable Spin Speed dial been set to No Spin see Programmes and Option modifiers If the machine completes the wash cycle it is unlikely there is a problem Check the programme table to be sure the programme you have selected is that most suited for your needs The table also gives an indication of approximate programme times you can expect Note The programme times listed in the Programme Table are approximate Options selected can affect the programme times see Programmes and Option modifiers The wash load temperature and pressure of the incoming water supply can cause some variation in the programme times Check that the detergent you have used is suitable for Automatic machines Refer to the detergent manufacturers recommendations to ensure that you have not used too much detergent If you have used the wrong type of detergent or too much select a Rinse programme to flush out your machine This is not a fault we have designed the machine to release steam from the drawers during hot washes Something Wrong Troubleshooting E Hotpoint The machine
35. son helps to raise and lower the machine 4 Remove the polystyrene base This is a part of the polystyrene base and should have stayed intact when you removed the base Vif it has broken off and IMPORTANT check is still in the machine when unpacking your remove it while the machine machine is still laying on its side on the top cap 5 Stand the machine upright We recommend 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 So Protect the environment please dispose of the packaging material carefully and considerately Installation E Hotpoint Remove the transit fixings 3 Hold slide sideways and pull to remove IMPORTANT Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings see Description for location s Situated one either F side of the rear panel S BOTH transit bolts MUST be removed 4 For safety insert one of the before use the plastic covers supplied with your machine over the hole gt a oO o D ch fe 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to remove the second transit bolt Packaging materials are not children s toys Failure to do so may cause damage to your machine seunjee4 jaued jouquog It is important the TWO transit fixings come out intact Loc
36. t e Do not try to modify this machine in any way e Do not let children play with the machine or with its controls e Do not lean on the door or use the door to lift or move the machine e Do not wash garments that have previously been treated with solvents e Do not connect the machine to a single outlet instantaneous water heater e Do not connect the machine directly to a water softening unit use the recommended amount of detergent for the water hardness in your area e Do not overload or underload the machine In addition to reducing the quality of the wash this may also damage your laundry and the machine e Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket Pull the plug out e Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures over sink drainage e Never force the machine door this could damage the safety lock mechanism design to prevent any accidental opening e Inthe event of a malfunction do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs e Should it have to be moved proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care Never try to do this alone because the appliance is very heavy e Before loading your laundry into the machine make sure the drum is empty E Hotpoint Technical Details Chart Models WF741 WF546 WF541 WF341 WF326 WF321 and WF101 59 5
37. ting resources the machine should be used with a full load A full load instead of two half loads allows you to save up to 50 on energy 16 e The pre wash cycle is only necessary on extremely soiled garments Avoiding it will save on detergent time water and between 5 and 15 energy e Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them to soak before washing will cut down the need to wash them at high temperatures A programme at 60 C instead of 90 C or one at 40 C instead of 60 C will save up to 50 on energy e Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on the water hardness how soiled the garments are and the amount of laundry you have to avoid wastage and to protect the environment despite being biodegradable detergents do contain ingredients that alter the natural balance of the environment In addition avoid using fabric softener as much as possible e If you use your machine between late in the afternoon and the early hours of the morning you will help reduce the electricity board s peak load Recycling and Disposal information Po As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage e Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully e To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door and plug then cut off mains cable flush with the appliance
38. und on the inside of the door Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 0123 002 333 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5pm Saturday 8 30am to 12noon www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpoint co uk Indesit Company UK Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB
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