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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE for the AQUARIUS RANGE
WF445,WF440,WF430,WF250,WF240,WF225,WF220,WF215,WF210 and WF000
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,
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Electricity Supply STEP 1 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 n
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Installation STEP 2 1 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings. CONNECT TO THE WATER SUPPLY... IMPORTANT: It is important the transit WF445,WF440,WF430,WF250, PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSES SUPPLIED, FITTED Situated, one either bolt and spacer come out WF240,WF225,WF220, WF215, Models TO THE MACHINE. side of the rear panel, intact (see pic). WF210 and WF000 both transit bolts Old hoses may (complete with cause leaks due to 59.5cm w
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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, load size and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Time Saver, will affect the programme times*. Start the programme by following the instuctions in Step 5:‘On-Off/Selecting a programme...’ Wash Fabric Temp. Max. Approx. Spin WEIGHT OF label ˚C dry programme speed WASH LOAD weight time* load Two examples of maximum wash loads for different types of Mixed Prewash 30 6kg 20 minutes Slow A fa
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Using your Machine STEP 5 Option buttons Door Locked indicator light Progress indicator lights Programme listing WARNINGS: ● In the unlikely event of something not working, see ‘On/Off’ button ‘Troubleshooting’ STEP 8. ‘Start/Cancel’ button Variable Temperature dial Variable Spin Speed dial Programme selector dial On-Off / Selecting a programme... The machine is switched on by pressing the ‘On/Off’ button for 2 seconds. All the indicator lights will light up for a few seconds and the ‘Door L
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STEP 6 Options To select an option, press the button and you will see a light come on alongside the button. Button Selection: Press again to cancel, and the light will go out. ● If the selected option is not available with your chosen programme, the corresponding light will flash briefly. Reduce Creases Time Saver Reduces wash action and spin speed, meaning less ironing for Saves up to a third on the programme time. delicate clothes. ● This is available with programmes B, D, G and H only. ● Thi
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A Typical Wash Programme STEP 7 1 2 3 4 5 Sort laundry into Add detergent (and Press the ‘On/Off‘ Select any optional (Models: fabric conditioner if button. WF445,WF440,WF430, groups by washcare wash feature(s) that labels. required) to the Turn the programme you may require by WF240,WF215 and dispenser drawer (see selector dial to the WF210 only): Load the machine, pressing the making sure that the STEP 3). programme required appropriate button(s), Reduce the spin laundry is not Refer to the d
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Troubleshooting - More ‘Troubleshooting information and general product advice can be found on our website, visit: www.theservicecentre.co.uk/help STEP 8 Washcare Tips: ● Do not overload the machine MY MACHINE MAKES A (maximum load 6kg). THE DISPENSER WILL NOT MY MACHINE WILL NOT MY MACHINE DOES NOT In addition to reducing the NOISE OR VIBRATES IN A MY MACHINE IS LEAKING START CLOSE PROPERLY PUMP OUT WATER quality of the wash, this may also SPIN PROGRAMME. damage your laundry and the machine
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Getting to Know your Appliance Model shows the maximum features available on an Aquarius Unplug your appliance when cleaning it or carrying out maintenance. washing machine. Dispenser Drawer Control Panel 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. A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in Interlocking door water
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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
