Hotpoint WD63 User's Manual
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1. dispenser drawer ad of the unit has levelled r drawer penser Is your water pressure too high Turn the main supply tap down Is the standpipe or household Is steam coming from the The machine is designed to release steam from the dispenser drawer during hot washes Check the feet have been THE PROGRAMME TAKES A LONG TIME Check for low temperature and low pressure for the hot and cold water supply SUDS ARE COMING FROM THE DISPENSER DRAWER Check the correct amount of suitable detergent has been used refer to manufacturer s recommendations THE LAUNDRY IS NOT DRY AFTER USING THE DRY PROGRAMME Is the cold water turned on at the tap Did you select the right heat time setting Was the laundry spun dry at the end of a wash programme if not select a spin and dry option to suit the fabric type OUT OF BALANCE Did you know that putting one or two highly absorbent items in your machine can cause it to become OUT OF BALANCE This happens because the items are clumping together retaining large amounts of water and therefore acting as a heavy weight in your machine When your machine is out of balance it will not spin Try adding a large item such as a bedding sheet into the load This will not absorb as much water and will help to spread the weight in the drum If the appliance is still not working contact Repair Serv2. Wash Dial amp Symbols a l ointer Rinses Before selecting a wash programme ensure the mains button is in the OFF position J Turn dial slowly clockwise You will hear a click as the pointer aligns with the start of Letters represent Short Spin your chosen wash programme final rinse or spin programme iA aye Note Failure to correctly align the pointer at the start of a wash programme will result in High Heat Symbol End of detergent not being dispensed Programme Long Spin Symbol Optional Wash Features Button Selection To select press button Press again to cancel Economy Wash for Models WD63 and WD64 Time Saver for Model WD64 Save money and time on lightly soiled loads Save 43 minutes on programme D and up to 25 minutes on any Lightly soiled clothes are washed at the temperature of the other wash programme incoming household water supply Not available with programme A or the wool programme J Programme A is heated to a reduced temperature of 30 C Not available with programme H Super Rinse for Models WD63 and WD64 Rinse Hold for Model WD64 For larger wash loads wash items for young children and people Suspends your clothes in the final rinse water with sensitive skin Helps minimise creasing of delicate or synthetic fabrics Increases the water level of the last two rinses on all Complete final spin by cancelling this option programmes except programme A and
3. clean any part of the machine with abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine based bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage Hot Water inlet point and supplied Hose Red or Grey end Cold Water inlet point and supplied Hose Blue end Maintenance Wash Mains Cable l A We recommend a maintenance wash 2 or 3 times a year to avoid a build l up of greasy deposits and water hardness residue Drainage Hose r Simply run wash programme C without any laundry in the drum using Retaining Flaps the usual amount of detergent Hooked End Support Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 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 Desk Extended Warranties UK 08709 066 066 UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and Serial number Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Hotpoint guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after yo
4. 336 EEC 92 3 1 EEC amp 93 68 EEC STEP 2 POLYSTYRENE BLOCK NOTE YOU MAY NEED A SECOND PERSON TO HELP Y RAISE AND LOWER THE APPLIANCE This is part of the packaging and should have come away i with the polystyrene base IF IT HAS NOT REMOVE IT LEVEL YOUR MACHINE WILL BE NOISY IF THE TW NOT ADJUSTED SO THE MACHINE STANDS Each foot has two parts The Locking Dis Locking Disk Foot j Turn Release the locking disk on the two front feet and screw the feet on th in or out until the machine stands each firm and level of the Installation CONNECT TO TI PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSES SUPPLIED FITTED TO THE MACHINE IMPORTANT Internal transit brackets i al are fitted to prevent Renove aid From the rear of the a machine grip sides of R damage during transit seana zeas uie worktop ie siae Ie ASN ma Zent arat and MUST be removed the worktop lid and pull towards you bracket retain bracket retain before use Slide and push worktop lid back i F into position ensuring front edge is Failure to do so may correctly located into the console cause damage to your machine i Replace the work top lid using the 3 original screws Old hoses may cause leaks due to worn out washers STANDPIPE METHOD Hooked End Support Insert drainage hose aN approximately 100mm DO NOT REMOVE IT into the standpipe HICHEVER D
5. E The spin speed cannot be increased again whilst the appliance is i spinning Start of Programme End of Programme Pointer MY MACHINE MAKES A NOISE OR VIBRATES INA SPIN PROGRAMME MY MACHINE WILL NOT START MY MACHINE DOI PUMP OUT WA Washcare Tips Before washing Close the door Choose a Check all loose items such as ae programme and then press ON coins have been removed from the laundry Has the drain hose bee Pre treat stains correctly Close zips tie belts strings etc and press studs to prevent Does the door indicator light come on after 2 seconds Are the drainage unit tangling Remove papers or tissues from Have both transit fixings been or under sink connec pockets removed from the machine from blockage Remove sharp objects and coins from pockets as they could cause damage to clothes or the Has Rinse Hold been Is the machine plugged in appliance Limit the size of absorbent loads Has the polystyrene block been and switched on mM ki ii Aon ie towels to 3kg 71b to give removed from underneath the 7 is pressed aga good washing rinsing results machine g Place small items in a wash bag Is the socket OK Test with Becsihe nina el Check wash labels as some items another appliance to check Pera enn eer may require a cool programme 7 nel again Wash non colourfast woollens or Y really dirty laundry
6. EP 6 Turn the drying dial to select a suitable drying time and temperature for fabric type see chart STEP 6 WARNINGS Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls the wash Drying Dial Rotate the dial in any direction to the required heat setting drying time During operation the dial will slowly rotate clockwise to the next OFF position at which point the drying cycle will end after a few seconds the door locked indicator light will go out and the door can be opened Numbers represent drying time Fabric Type High Heat Setting Do not overload the appliance It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of Low Heat Setting 1 2 minutes after completion of the wash programme the door locked indicator light will go out and the door can be opened Switch OFF after use Press ON the door will lock and after a few seconds the indicator light will illuminate and stay lit throughout the wash amp dry programme Switch on both the water and electricity supply at the mains Do not use a dosing ball to dispense detergent when using a wash and auto dry programme Do not attempt to open the door when water is visible in the drum or if the door locked indicator light is lit Variable Spin Speed Control Dial Only available on Model WD64 To reduce the maximum programmed spin speed turn the dial before or during a programme NOT
7. Hotpoint recommends for your own safety and to ensure you get the best possible results from your Washer Dryer you read through this booklet and follow these steps thoroughly STEP 1 Electrical Guide Choose a location for your washer dryer 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 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 Options Guide All available optional wash features are explained within this section These allow you to adjust your selected wash programme to suit your needs NOTE In addition to the temperature of the incoming water the selection of optional wash features will affect the programme times STEP 7 Wash amp Auto Dry Programme A picture guide provides a clear explanation how to set a wash and auto dry programme DO NOT overload the washer dryer NOTE Hotpoint recommend on completion of your programme that you switch off both the electricity and water supply to the appliance STEP 2 Installation Guide READ BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE Dispose of packaging mate
8. RAINAGE METHOD OU USE MAKE SURE THAT THE OOKED END SUPPORT IS FIXED Standpipe height m EL TO OR ABOVE THE MINIMUM I a a e cutoni me bioded ME et a en RAINAGE HOSE HEIGHT LINE rom the floor end of the under sink Nd supporta ee Pe o the ee Getting to Know your Appliance drainage unit A B S R Nicos 800mm from unit securely using a the floor hose clip mi TEN CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY READY O FRONT FEET ARE l PLUG YOUR MACHINE INTO AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET WHICH IS TO CHECK ALL PARTS d hae a EASILY ACCESSIBLE SWITCH ON CLEAN THE INSIDE OF diana SELECT A 95 WHITE NOTE Hotpoint recommend WITI extension leads are not used ONLY A on Move your machine into position ewe TONET EUn take care not to trap or kink the is up against the base Roes a machine THIS WILL TAKE A 4E WATER SUPPLY Check both hot and cold water supplies are running freely jj Connect fill hoses to If you have no hot water supply A cold fill adaptor is available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service water supply taps Centre orby Red or Grey Hose one ji end to Hot RS Blue Hose end to fotine gt Cold Hotline TURN ON BOTH TAPS CONTACTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND TO THOROUGHLY YOUR MACHINE COTTON WASH PROGRAMME refer to STEP 4 OUT ANY LAUNDRY and WITHOUT ANY DETERGENT PPROXIMATELY 2hrs 30mins TO COMPLETE Changing the Main Wash Indicator The ma
9. he each drying cycle allows fabrics to gently cool down minimising creasing appliance oe oo Set of Pyjamas Items containing plastic All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry this should not Sere eel ipcleneeer film foam rubber or be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy If clothes are subjected l bber likematoridis eg to extreme drying they tend to wrinkle and consequently need more Pillow Case pillows cushions PVC ironing than usual As clothes feel damper when warm allow for this 2 5k rainwear or inflammable When removing items before the Cool Tumble phase is complete E ee g articles which contain aoe PEN SYNTHETIC inflammable substances This machine incorporates a Dry Spin feature see Automatic Features T wt taminated a me Spin Only Option Dresses Fibregl i Sele e To select Long Spin turn wash dial sulle itemswhich have been clockwise until the pointer aligns Blouses dry cleaned with to select Short Spin turn wash dial pointer to Press the mains button ON Independent Drying Programme IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before selecting an independent drying p Te E i Switch on both the rogramme ensure the mains button is in the OFF positi Set of Pyjamas 2kg on Pi 6 Remove the wet Close door by Turn the drying dial to Press ON to start the 1 2 minutes after laundry and applying pres
10. ice and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850302 200 You will be asked for the following details Name and Address Post Code Telephone Number Date of Purchase Colour and Model Serial Numbers which can be found on the inside of the door Clear and precise details of the query or fault Getting to Know your Appliance Optional Wash Feature Buttons depending on Model Interlocking Door System Dispenser Drawer To Open Grip the door handle and press the button whilst pulling open the door To Close Apply pressure at the 2 o clock position until the door clicks Indicator Light When the machine is switched on the door will lock and after a few seconds the door locked indicator light will illuminate The indicator light will remain lit throughout the programme Door Handle amp Approximately 1 2 minutes after the programme has finished the Release Button indicator light will go out and the door can be opened WARNING Do not attempt to open the door whilst the indicator light is on Rating Plate Cleaning the Exterior Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the appliance Cleaning the Door Bowl Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly with a soft cloth Adjustable Feet RED line indicates the minimum A A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in height for the drainage hose z water leaking from the door DO NOT
11. in wash indicator has been fitted to dispense powder detergent only If you wish to use liquid detergent reposition the main wash indicator as shown below 1 Pull the drawer out until it reaches its stop 2 Press down on button to release the drawer latch and remove the drawer 3 Lift the main wash indicator out of slots rotate and reposition for Liquid ensuring it is secure 4 Relocate the drawer and push back into place STEP 3 The Dispenser Drawer Drawer latch i Button 3 Main wash indicator 4 Main wash compartment 5 Prewash compartment 6 Fabric conditioner compartment Dispensing Powder Detergent To achieve optimum wash results we recommend that you use the detergent manufacturers dispensing cup to dispense no more than 300ml of powder Dispensing Fabric Conditioner Pour fabric conditioner into the compartment We recommend that you do not exceed the maximum level indicated Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer amp Compartments It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly Remove the drawer see Changing E 4 the Main Wash Indicator wash the dispenser drawer and clean out the compartment Dry thoroughly and relocate Choosing a Washing Programme IMPORTANT INFORMATION The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature ie Economy Wash will affect the programme times ITCL Codes Fabric Te
12. mp Full Programme Approx Max WASHING C Load Time mins Spin Speed based on hot depending WEIGHT LOADS and cold fill on model Two examples of A Heavy soiled loads typical loads for On completion switch OFF washing different Prewash mains button before selecting 40 3 5kg tvpes of fabric wash programme yp l WARNING Not for woollen or delicate items COTTON Heavy soiled white cotton Bath Towels loads includes a prewash 130 140 1200rpm Shirts White Cotton amp Linen Blouses without special finishes 110 120 1200rpm Set of Pyjamas Colourfast cotton linen or Sets of Underwear viscose without special finishes 60 160 180 1200rpm Pillow Cases Ao Non colourfast cotton linen amp viscose 40 5kg 65 75 1200rpm 5kg Coloured nylon polyester acrylic cotton mixtures cotton SYNTHETIC or viscose with special finishes eg drip dry coloured Children s Dresses polyester cotton mixtures 5 Shirts Acrylics acetates amp tri acetate Blouses 40 blends of these fabrics with Set of Pyjamas wool polyester wool blends 40 a E cer Quickwash for freshening up Incoming lightly soiled items Household 3kg Supply 0 9kg WARNING Not for woollen items Woollen blankets wool mixtures with cotton rayon 140i orsilk 40 2 7kg Shrink resistant machine washable wool 40 1 4kg Maximum spin speed for Model WD64 only _ Start of Wash ae Final Rinse amp Spin Low Heat Symbol programmes
13. our guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Kitchen Cover Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON August 2002 1366200002 02
14. rial in a safe place and remove any labels Please read through thoroughly to ensure you understand each stage before you begin Remember you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your washer dryer is caused by incorrect installation or misuse Wash Guide 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 Drying Guide A guide to drying times is provided for independent drying programmes along with a list of items not suitable for tumble drying Examples given for the maximum drying load weight for different fabric types NOTE Always make sure the mains button is in the OFF position before selecting an independent drying programme Troubleshooting Please refer to the Troubleshooting section if you have any problems when using your washer dryer 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 these instructions 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 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used To change fuse lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out To replace insert fuse and pu
15. separately as Have you adjusted the feet to Is the fuse in the plug OK See STEP 2 Instal they may affect other items stabilise the machine Laundry will not wash properly if you overload the appliance Laundry without a wash label should not be machine washed See STEP 2 Installation ar Clear any blockages 1 Plug the machine in and bean found turn the socket switch on Is the machine conn a sink waste syst If possible use another socket for the machine Check the blocked ei under sink drainage MY LAUNDRY HAS NOT If not replace it see STEP 1 been cut off SPUN DRY Electricity Supply Was a short spin programme used on a non synthetic load WATER COLLECTS FABRIC DISPEN COMPARTME MY MACHINE STOPS BEFORE A SPIN There has been an PROGRAMME unbalanced load and the machine could not spin Redistribute the clothes by hand and select a spin Clean fabric dispense only programme See STEP 3 The Dis Drawer The Rinse Hold button has been pressed this will hold laundry in the final rinse water Did the water pump out until the button is pressed If not see MY MACHINE DOES again NOT PUMP OUT WATER S NOT TER n installed Are the fill hoses on correctly If not tighten them standpipe tions free 1S selected the button in button drain blocked lation hat have You may need to call ina plumber ected to em
16. sh fuse holder down into locked position Correct replacement is identified by colour cod ing or the marking on base of plug WARNING Do not use plug unless fuse holder is in locked position Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown Green and yellow Earth wire to terminal marked E symbol or coloured green and yellow 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 Brown Live wire to terminal Blue Neutral wire to marked L or coloured red terminal marked N or coloured black C CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89
17. sureat select a suitable drying water and electricity drying programme completion of the dosing ball if the 2 o clock position time see chart above supply at the mains After a few seconds wash programme used until the correct Dryin Weight Load is left in the drum WARNINGS if your appliance is not permanently plumbed in turn on the cold water supply to the appliance and hook the drain hose over the sink to enable to condensing the door will lock and an indicator light will illuminate throughout the programme On no account should liquid fabric conditioner be added during the Be careful not to touch the drum at the top as this area gets hot during The dryer is intended for use only where water is used for the cleaning process the door locked indicator light will go out and the door can be opened Switch OFF after use Misuse of the dryer may create a fire hazard action to work drying drying process Sort laundry by label into groups with the same wash amp dry requirements load the appliance See Drying Weight Load examples Close door by applying pressure at the 2 o clock position Wash amp Auto Dry Programme Add detergent and or fabric conditioner to the dispenser drawer see STEP 3 Select optional wash feature see STEP 5 by 4 by turning the wash pressing button dial clockwise Select required wash programme see STEP ST
18. t s continued commitment to helping the environ ment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts sepa rately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and lab
19. the wool Only available with programmes F G amp H programme J which increases automatically NOTE Remember to cancel buttons after use Automatic Features Intelligent Care Your appliance has an inbuilt feature to prevent it spinning with an unbalanced load avoiding excessive vibration and prolonging the life of the appliance Pulse Spin Helps reduce wear and tear on your laundry Pulse spin is an automatic function where a long steady spin is followed by a 30 second burst at the maximum speed for your appliance to enable safer more efficient water extraction Dry Spin There will be a 2 minute spin about 20 minutes after the drying programme has started this improves the drying performance NOTE This feature will not operate if you have selected a combined Wash amp Auto Dry Programme for synthetic fabrics Choosing a Drying Programme Items Not Suitable Fabric Programme Dry Weight Programme Time Setting DRYING WEIGHT Selector Setting approx mins LOADS for Tumble Drying SPIN HEAT IRONDRY FULL DRY er Two examples of typi s carnet SAELE Long High cal loads for drying dif DO NOT TUMBLE DRY Long x High ferent types of fabric Woollens i COTTON Large bulky items eg Short Low quilts bedspreads Short i Low Bath Towel pillows etc expand Shirts when dry preventing air IMPORTANT INFORMATION A 10 minute Cool Tumble phase at the end of Blouses flow through t
20. u have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product COA call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal amp a Information As part of Hotpoin
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