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Installation and User Instructions
for the Aquarius Range
For everyone you’ll ever be
WMA48
WMA46
WMA44
WMA42
WMA40
WMM39
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Congratulations on choosing Aquarius!! Model WMA48 shows the maximum features available on an Aquarius washing machine. Model WMA48 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 Hooked end Mains cable support Hot water inlet point and attached hose (gr
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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 l
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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 WARNINGS: socket. We do not recommend wiring your machine directly 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 Take care the drainage hose. when usi
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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 it’s door. When moving the machine, take care not to kink or 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 6kg (cotton). Do not overload the machine (maximum load 6kg). Weight of In addition to reducing the qualit
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A typical wash programme Sort your laundry into groups by washcare labels. Load the 1 machine, making sure that clothes are not trapped in the door. Close the washing machine door by pushing it until it clicks. WARNINGS: Do not allow Add detergent and fabric conditioner, 2 if required, to the dispenser drawer. children to Refer to the detergent manufacturer’s play with the dosage instructions. machine or tamper with the controls. Turn the programme selector dial to 3 the programme required.
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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 Door Locked Indicator Light OFF position Progress indicators ‘!’ STOP/CHANGE programme ‘START’ button Programme selector dial On-Off / Selecting a programme The machine is switched on, by turning the programme selector dial WARNINGS: away from the ‘OFF’ position, to your selected programme. To start the Do not try to programme press and release the ‘START’ button. When the programme has finished return the programme selector dial to open the the ‘OFF’
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Wash programme dial Turn from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need. Wash Maximum temp. dry weight *Approx. Spin Wash Fabric ˚C Programme load programme time speed label Universal Pre-wash Programme A Mixed 6kg 25 minutes Slow 30 Wash Programmes White cotton and linen 2 hours - B 95 6kg Fast without special finishes 2 hours 20minutes Colourfast cotton 2 hours 5minutes - linen or viscose without 60 6kg C Fast 2 hours 15minutes special finishes Non-colourfast cotton, 1 hour 30minutes - 6kg D 40 Fast 1
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Options Option Buttons Variable spin speed dial Variable temperature dial 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. Time Saver... use this option for... Saving up to a third on the programme time. This is not available with Fast Wash, Rinse and Spin or Spin only programmes. Extra Rinse... use
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Options Variable spin speed This is only available on Models WMA48, WMA46 and WMM39 Use this control to reduce the programme spin speed only. If you leave this in the maximum position (WMA48 1400, WMA46 1300 or WMM39 1400), the spin will be the maximum which is appropriate for whatever wash programme you have chosen. When the wash has finished return the dial to the original setting. Note: You cannot alter the spin speed while the machine is spinning. Variable temperature This is only availab
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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 door bowl a
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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 machine Has the programme finished? Is the ‘End’ has power. Choose a programme and progress light lit? The door will not open press the ‘START’ button. If after two until the ‘Door Locked’ indicator light has seconds the ‘Door Locked’
