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Installation and User Instructions
for the First Edition Range
For everyone you’ll ever be
WMA13
WMA12
WMA11
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WMA9
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Congratulations on choosing First Edition!! Please record the Model number and the Serial number Dispenser drawer Control panel 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 & release lever Hot water Cold water inlet point inlet point and and attached attached Hooked end Mains hose (grey) hose (blue) support cable Adjustable feet Rating plate Transit
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SAFETY INSTALLING A T YPIC AL W ASH THE CLEANING & TROUBLE SERVICE & PROGRAMMES YOUR MACHINE PR OGR AMME DISPENSER MAINTENANCE SHOOTING GUARANTEE AND OPTIONS Page 4 Pages 5-10 Pages 11-12 Pages 13-14 Page 19 Pages 20-21 Pages 22-23 Pages 15-18 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 y
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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 block... After removing the packaging from the machine, make sure that the polystyrene block (figure 1) has come away from the underside of the machine, with the polystyrene base. figure 1 If it has not come away, carefully lower the machine on its side onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove the polystyrene block (see figure 2). You may need a second person to help you lower and raise the machine. figure 2 Installing your machine Follow these
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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 Location of transit following the instructions below. bolts. Use a screwdriver to release the covers and a standard 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 socket. We do not recommend wiring your machine directly WARNINGS: 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). 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 ideally the fill hoses fitted to the machine
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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 before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may still be in the hose. Do not remove the hooked end support from the GREY drainage hose when using any of the drainage methods WARNINGS: detailed below. You may need to reposition it as required along the drainage hose. Take care For dr
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6. Move the machine into position... Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving it. To help you we have fitted wheels to the bottom rear of WARNING: the machine. 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
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A T YPIC AL W ASH PR OGR 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 5.5kg (cotton). Do not overload the machine (maximum load 5.5kg). Weight of In addition to reducing the qu
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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 until it clicks. Do not allow children to Add detergent and fabric 2 conditioner, if required, to the play with the dispenser drawer. machine or Refer to the detergent tamper with manufacturer’s dosage instructions. the controls. Do not Turn the programme selector dial to 3 overload the the
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THE DISPENSER The dispenser IMPORTANT INFORMATION. We have set the detergent retaining flap, in the main detergent compartment to dispense powder detergent only. If you want to dispense liquid detergent put the retaining flap in its ‘down’ position. Detergent retaining Drawer release latch flap in its ‘up’ position for dispensing powder. Prewash detergent Note: compartment. To position flap for Maximum 200ml dispensing liquid: Pull powder or 100ml the liquid retaining flap liquid. towards you
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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 dispenser drawer (max. 400ml). the drawer other than detergents Dispensing that are liquid detergent designed to be The liquid released from retaining flap is the drawer as preset for adding they may cause powder detergent. To add liquid damage or detergent, change blockage. the position of the liquid retaining
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Wash programmes Programme Door Lock Programme Active Light Indicator Light End Light ‘START/Hold To Reset’ Programme OFF position button selector dial On-Off / Selecting a programme The machine is switched on, by turning the programme WARNINGS: selector dial away from the ‘OFF’ position, to your selected Do not allow programme. To start the programme press and release the children to ‘START/Hold To Reset’ button. play with the When the programme has finished return
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Wash programmes Programme Door Lock Programme Active Light Indicator Light End Light OFF position The ‘Active’ Indicator light As soon as the selected programme has started the ‘Active’ WARNINGS: indicator light will glow. This light will remain lit throughout Do not try to the programme and will go out when the programme has open the finished. door while Door Locked Indicator light the ‘Door The ‘Door Locked’ indicator light will come on two seconds Locked’ after you press the ‘START/Hol
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PROGRAMMES & OPTIONS Wash programme dial Turn from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need. Maximum *Approx. Wash temp. dry weight Wash programme time Spin Fabric ˚C Programme load label (mins) speed Automatic Pre-wash and Wash Programmes White cotton 2 hours 30minutes - Fast A 95 5.5kg 2 hours 40minutes Heavy soil Cotton 1 hour 40minutes - B 40 5.5kg Fast heavy soil 1 hour 50minutes Wash Programmes White cotton and linen 2 hours 20minutes - C 95 5.5kg Fast without special finishes 2 ho
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Options Option Buttons Choosing an option button To choose an option, press the button and you will see a light come on above the button. Press again to cancel, and the light will go out. You cannot alter the options once the machine is running. Rinse hold... use this option to... Help reduce the creasing of delicate or synthetic fabrics by holding clothes in the final rinse water. The ‘Rinse Hold’ option light will flash to indicate that the programme is holding the clothes in the final rin
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Cleaning and maintenance Removing and cleaning the Cleaning the dispenser drawer and outside WARNINGS: compartments Use a damp cloth Do not clean to clean the outside surfaces any part of Note: You should clean the dispenser of the machine. your machine drawer regularly. Cleaning the with abrasive door bowl Pull the dispenser drawer out until it cleaners, 1 Clean the inside reaches its stop. scouring surface of the Press the drawer 2 door bowl
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Troubleshooting... In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine, the following guide may help you to get your machine working correctly straight away... The machine will not start... The door will not open... Close the door. Check that the Has the programme finished? Is the machine has power. Choose a ‘Prog End’ indicator light lit? The door programme and press the will not open until the ‘Door Locked’ ‘START/Hold To Reset’ button. indicator light has gone out. The
