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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE for the AQUARIUS RANGE
WMA58, WMA56, WMA54, WMA52, WMA50, WMM59 and WMM53
Hotpoint recommends, for your own safety and to ensure you get the best possible results from your
Washing Machine, you read through this booklet and follow these steps thoroughly.
Electrical Guide Installation Guide
STEP 1 STEP 2
Choose a location for your washing Dispose of packaging material in a safe
machine, where possible on a solid place and remove any labels.
floor, with the elec
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STEP 1 Electricity Supply WARNING: The appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13 amp (13A) fuse.If you need to replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA approved to BS1362. To change the fuse lift the holder to vertical position and lift the fuse out.To replace the fuse, insert the fuse and push fuse holder down into the locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug. WARNING: Do not
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Installation STEP 2 1 2 3 POLYSTYRENE BLOCK... CONNECT TO THE WATER REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings. SUPPLY... IMPORTANT: It is important the transit Situated, one either bolt and spacer come out PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSES SUPPLIED, FITTED intact (see pic). side of the rear panel, TO THE MACHINE. both transit bolts (complete with Old hoses may spacers) MUST be cause leaks due to removed before use... Use a crosshead worn out washers. For
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The Dispenser Drawer STEP 3 1 WARNING: Do not put any items into 2 the drawer, other than detergents designed to be 3 released from the drawer, as they may cause damage or blockage. 4 5 Index: 1. Drawer release latch 2. Pre-wash detergent compartment Maximum 200ml powder or 100ml liquid 3. Main detergent compartment Maximum 400ml powder or 200ml liquid 4. Grate 5. Fabric conditioner compartment 120ml maximum Dispensing Powder Detergent To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer’s
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Programme Selector Dial STEP 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Economy Wash, will affect the programme times*. Turn the programme selector dial from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need... Wash Fabric Temp. Max. Approx. Spin label °C dry programme sp eed WEIGHT OF weight time* load WASH LOAD Two examples of Mixed 30 6kg 25 minutes Slow A maximum wash loads for different types of White Cotton & Linen 2 hours - fabric:
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STEP 5 Using your Machine Door Locked indicator light Progress indicator lights Option buttons OFF position WARNINGS: ‘!’ In the unlikely STOP / CHANGE event of something programme symbol not working, see ‘Troubleshooting’ STEP 8. START button Variable Temperature dial Variable Spin Speed dial Programme selector dial On-Off / Selecting a programme... The machine is switched on, by turning the programme selector dial away from the ‘OFF’ position to your selected programme. To start the prog
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Options STEP 6 To select an option, press the button and you will see a light come on above the button. Button Selection: Press again to cancel, and the light will go out. You cannot alter the options once the machine is running. NOTE: Remember to cancel buttons after use! Reduce Creases Time Saver (not available with WMM53, WMA52 and WMA50) Saves up to a third on the programme time. This is not available with Fast Wash, Rinse and Spin or Spin Reduces wash action and spin speed, meaning less
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A Typical Wash Programme STEP 7 1 2 3 4 5 Add detergent (and Turn the programme Select any optional (Models WMA58, Sort laundry into fabric conditioner if selector dial from the wash feature(s) that WMA56 and WMM59 groups by washcare required) to the ‘OFF’ position to the you may require by only): labels. dispenser drawer (see programme required pressing the Reduce the spin Load the machine, STEP 3). (see STEP 4). appropriate button(s), speed if you wish by making sure that the Refer to the dete
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STEP 8 Troubleshooting - More ‘Troubleshooting information and general product advice can be found on our website, visit: www.theservicecentre.co.uk/help Washcare Tips: Indicator Lights: Do not overload the machine MY MACHINE MAKES A (maximum load 6kg). MY MACHINE WILL NOT THE DISPENSER WILL NOT MY MACHINE DOES NOT In addition to reducing the NOISE OR VIBRATES IN A The ‘Door Locked’ indicator light: MY MACHINE IS LEAKING START CLOSE PROPERLY quality of the wash, this may also PUMP OUT WATER
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Getting to Know your Appliance Model WMA58 shows the maximum features available on an Cleaning the Exterior: Aquarius washing machine. Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the Dispenser Drawer Control Panel appliance. Cleaning the Door Bowl: 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. Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer & Compartments: Interlocki
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Hotpoint guarantee After Sales Service “Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back” “No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” . We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first appliance. If there is a technical pro
