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INSTRUCTIONS on INSTALLATION & USE for the FIRST EDITION RANGE
WMA22, WMA20
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 floor, place and remove any labels.
with the electrical sockets and water
supply tap
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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... REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings. CONNECT TO THE WATER 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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STEP 4 Programme Selector Dial IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Energy Save, will affect the programme times*. Turn the programme selector dial from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need... Wash Fabric Temp. Max. Approximate Spin label °C dry load programme time* speed WEIGHT OF Automatic Pre-wash and Wash Programmes 2 hours 30minutes - WASH LOAD White Cotton, Heavy soil 95 5.5kg Fast A 2 hours 40minutes 1 hour 40minute
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STEP 5 Using your Machine Programme Active indicator light Door Locked indicator light Option buttons WARNINGS: Programme End light In the unlikely event of something not working, see ‘Troubleshooting’ STEP 8. ‘START/Hold To Reset button OFF position 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 programme press and release the ‘START/Hold To R
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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! Energy Saver... use this option to... Super Rinse... use this option for... Large wash loads and items for young children or people with Save money and time on lightly soiled loads. sensitive skin. This is not available with
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A Typical Wash Programme STEP 7 1 2 3 4 Sort laundry into Add detergent (and Turn the programme Select any optional groups by washcare fabric conditioner if selector dial from the wash feature(s) that labels. required) to the ‘OFF’ position to the you may require by Load the machine, dispenser drawer (see programme required pressing the making sure that the STEP 3). (see STEP 4). appropriate button(s) laundry is not Refer to the detergent The ‘Prog End’ light (see STEP 6) indicator trapped in t
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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 5.5kg). MY MACHINE WILL NOT THE DISPENSER WILL NOT MY MACHINE DOES NOT NOISE OR VIBRATES IN A The ‘Door Locked’ indicator light: MY MACHINE IS LEAKING In addition to reducing the START CLOSE PROPERLY PUMP OUT WATER SPIN PROGRAMME. quality of the w
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Getting to Know your Appliance Cleaning the Exterior: Dispenser Drawer Control Panel 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 water leaking from the door. Interlocking door and release lever Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer & Compartments: It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly
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After Sales Service Hotpoint guarantee “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
