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INSTRUCTIONS on INSTALLATION & USE for WMA5
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 taps easily accessible. Please read
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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 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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Programme Selector Dial STEP 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Economy, 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 Pre-wash Prewash 30 5.5kg 25 minutes Slow A WASH LOAD Wash Programmes 1 hour 40minutes - White cotton & linen Two examples of 1 hour 50minutes B w
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STEP 5 Using your Machine Door Locked indicator light Active indicator light Option buttons ‘M’ Stop/Change Programme WARNINGS: Programme End light In the unlikely event of something not working, see ‘Troubleshooting’ STEP 8. ‘Start’ 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’ butto
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STEP 6 Options 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! Half Load... use this option to... Economy... use this option to... Save money and time on smaller loads. Save money and time on lightly soiled loads. This option reduces both the amount of water and energy you This option wil
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A Typical Wash Programme STEP 7 1 2 3 4 Add detergent (and Sort laundry into Turn the programme Select any optional fabric conditioner if groups by washcare selector dial from the wash feature(s) that required) to the labels. ‘Off’ position to the you may require by dispenser drawer (see Load the machine, programme required pressing the STEP 3). making sure that the (see STEP 4). appropriate button(s) Refer to the detergent laundry is not The ‘Programme End’ (see STEP 6) indicator manufacturer
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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: 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 CLOSE PROPERLY START PUMP OUT WATER If the ‘Door Locked’ indicator
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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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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
