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Instructions
WF865
WF860
WF840
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Congratulations on choosing Ultima!! Dispenser drawer Control panel 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 Cold water inlet Hot water inlet point and point and attached fill hose Mains attached fill hose (blue connector) cable (red connector) Front adjustable feet Hooked
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SAFETY INSTALLING A T YPIC AL W ASH THE PROGRAMMES CLEANING & TROUBLE SERVICE & YOUR MACHINE PROGR AMME DISPENSER AND OPTIONS MAINTENANCE SHOOTING GUARANTEE Page 4 Pages 5-10 Pages 11-12 Pages 13-14 Pages 15-22 Page 23 Pages 24-25 Pages 26-27 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 yo
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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 ● Do not plug your materials carefully and machine into a socket keep them well away when your hands are from children. wet. ● When disposing of your ● Do not connect the old mach
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE Remove the polystyrene base... Important check when unpacking your machine: This is part of the polystyrene base and should have stayed intact when you remove the base. If it has broken off and is still in the machine.... remove it, carefully lay the machine on its side onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove the polystyrene block. Note: You will need a second person to help you lower and raise the machine. Installing your machine Follow these steps for trouble free
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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. Location of Use a screwdriver to release the covers and a standard transit bolts. 13mm spanner to remove both bolts. Firstly, unhook the grey 3 drainage hose and proceed as follows, taking care not to lo
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 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 WARNINGS: socket. We do not recommend wiring your machine directly into the mains supply. ● This machine Changing the mains lead must be If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, earthed. contact Hotpoint Service UK on 08709 066066 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of
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4. Connect your machine to the water supply... ● Your hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 kPa). Incorrect pressures could lead to flooding. WARNINGS: ● The water supply taps should be accessible when the machine is installed. ● The ● Before connecting the fill hoses, check that water is temperature running from the water supply taps you will use for your of your hot machine. water supply ● Connect the washing machine to the water supply using should
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 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 WARNINGS: before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may ● Take care still be in the hose. when using ● Do not remove the hooked end support from the GREY the sink drainage hose when using any of the drainage methods drainage detailed below. You may need to reposition it as required
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6. Move the machine into position... Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving it. WARNING: ● Do not drag ● Please take care not to damage any floor coverings or lift the when moving the machine. machine by ● When moving the machine, take care not to kink or it’s door. damage the hoses at the back of machine. 7. Adjust the feet... Once the machine is in place Your machine may become noisy or move about if it is not level. If necessary, to level the machine adjust the two fron
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A T YPIC AL W ASH PROGR AMME Using your machine The rest of this instruction book will help you to make the most of your new washing machine. We have created the machine for the way you live, by listening to people just like you who use our products. You will find that your new machine has many useful features and is easy to use. Washcare tips... ● Your machine can wash a maximum load of 6kg (cotton). ● Do not overload the machine (maximum load 6kg). In addition to reducing the quality of the wa
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A typical wash programme Sort your laundry into groups by washcare labels. 1 Load the machine, making sure that clothes are not trapped WARNINGS: in the door. Close the washing machine door by pushing it ● Do not allow until it clicks. children to Add detergent and fabric 2 play with the conditioner, if required, to the machine or dispenser drawer. Refer to the detergent tamper with manufacturer’s dosage the controls. instructions. This machine has a Child 3 Lock feature, Switch the mac
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THE DISPENSER The dispenser If you wish to use liquid detergent: We recommend the use of a detergent ball as provided by your detergent manufacturer. Drawer release latch Prewash detergent Main detergent compartment. compartment. Maximum 200ml Maximum 400ml powder or 100ml powder or liquid. 200ml liquid. Grate Fabric conditioner compartment. 120ml maximum Fabric conditioner exit channel Outlet pipe (viewed from the rear of the dispenser drawer). Choose a suitable detergent ● Follow the deterg
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Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the WARNING: manufacturer’s recommended amount ● Do not put any of detergent should be measured and item(s) into added to the main detergent compart- ment (II symbol) (max. 400ml). the drawer other than detergents that are Dispensing liquid detergent designed to be We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as provided by your released from detergent manufacturer. the drawer as they may cause Dispensing tablets damage or Most tab
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Wash programmes Progress indicators Programme selection buttons ‘ON/OFF Pause’ button ‘START/CANCEL’ button On-Off / Selecting a wash programme Switch the machine ‘On’ by pressing the ‘ON/OFF Pause’ WARNINGS: button. ● Do not try to To begin the selected programme press ‘START/CANCEL’. In open the order to switch the machine off at the end of the wash door during programme press the ‘ON/OFF Pause’ button. the wash To change a programme programme. Press the ‘START/CANCE
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Wash programmes To select a programme to suit your individual requirements use the following series of tables, explaining the wash programme buttons and programme details. The programmes have been listed by Fabric Type. The programme times ‘Time to End’... For each wash programme and option(s) selected the machine automatically calculates the estimated programme length ‘Time to End’. This is displayed in hours and minutes shortly after the wash programme temperature has been displayed. The ‘Time
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PROGRAMMES & OPTIONS Wash programmes Fabric type - Acrylics and Synthetics Display Wash Maximum Window Temp dry weight Spin speed Wash Press shows ˚C Fabric load (rpm) Label Button Acrylics Acrylics and tri-acetate blends Once 40 3kg 800 of these fabrics with wool, polyester and wool blends Synthetics Coloured nylon, polyester, acrylic and cotton mixtures, Twice 50 3kg 800 cotton or viscose with special finishes, coloured polyester and cotton mixtures. Fabric type - Hand Wash Wool Wash Display
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Wash programmes Fabric type - Super Wash Cottons Maximum Display Wash Spin Wash Press dry weight Window Temp speed Label Button load shows Fabric ˚C (rpm) WF865 - 1600 An intensive wash programme Once 60 6kg WF860 - 1600 to get your whites even whiter. WF840 - 1400 Fabric type - Cottons, Fast Wash Maximum Display Wash Spin Wash Press dry weight Window Temp speed Label Button load shows Fabric ˚C (rpm) For freshening up lightly WF865 - 1600 soiled items. Once 60 5kg WF860 - 1600 Warning: not for
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Options Time Delay button Stored button Child Lock button Choosing an option button The features listed below are all available with any wash programme selected. Stored Programme ● This option allows you to store your favourite programme for when you next want to use it. Only one programme can be stored in this function. To store a programme: Load your machine and add detergents. Select your desired programme and any options you require. Press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button,
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Options How Dirty Pre Wash Reduce Creases Mini Load Any of the following optional wash features can be selected after the wash programme selection. To choose an optional wash feature, press the option button once or in some cases scroll through the options given in the display window. Note: If the option selected is not available with the programme you have selected, an audible beep will sound briefly. How Dirty ● This option allows the washing machine to take into account how dirty the washing
