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Installation and User Instructions
for the Ultima Range
For everyone you’ll ever be
WMA76
WMM75
WMA74
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Congratulations on choosing Ultima!! Please record the Model number and the Serial number of Dispenser drawer Control panel 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 and release lever Cold water Hot water inlet point inlet point and and attached Mains attached hose (blue) cable hose (grey) Adjustable feet Hooked end support Rating plate Transit bolts
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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 23 Pages 24-25 Pages 26-27 Pages 15-22 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 lay 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 st
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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 following the instructions below. Location of Use a screwdriver to release the covers and a standard transit bolts. 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 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 WARNINGS: before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may Take care still be in the hose. when using Do not remove the hooked end support from the GREY the sink drainage hose when using any of the drainage methods drainage detailed below. You may need to reposition it as required
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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 6kg (cotton). Do not overload the machine (maximum load 6kg). In addition to reducing the quality of the w
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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 play with the conditioner, if required, to the machine or dispenser drawer. Refer to the detergent tamper with manufacturer’s dosage the controls. instructions. This machine has a Child Switch the machine on by press
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THE DISPENSER The dispenser If you wish to use liquid detergent: We recommend the use of a detergent ball as provided by your detergent manufacturer. Alternatively you can obtain a liquid detergent flap for the dispenser drawer - contact Genuine Parts and Accessories (see Key Contacts, back page). Drawer release latch Prewash detergent Main detergent compartment. compartment. Maximum 200ml Maximum 400ml powder or 100ml powder or liquid. 200ml liquid. Grate Fabric conditioner compartment. 120m
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Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the WARNING: manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent should be measured and Do not put any added to the main detergent compart- item(s) into ment (II symbol) (max. 400ml). the drawer other than detergents that are Dispensing liquid designed to be detergent released from We recommend the the drawer as use of a detergent dosing ball, as they may cause provided by your damage or detergent blockage. manufacturer. Alternatively y
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Wash programmes Programme selection buttons ‘Cancel/Stop’ button ‘Start’ button Progress indicators On-Off / Selecting a wash programme Switch the machine ‘On’ by pressing the ‘Start’ button or by WARNINGS: pressing the button of the wash programme you require. Do not try to To begin the selected programme press ‘Start’. In order to open the switch the machine off at the end of the wash programme door during press the ‘Cancel/Stop’ button. the wash To pause a program
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Wash programmes To select a programme to suit your individual requirements use the following series of tables, explaining the wash programme buttons and programme details. The programmes have been listed by Fabric Type. The programme times ‘Time to End’... For each wash programme and option(s) selected the machine automatically calculates the estimated programme length ‘Time to End’. This is displayed in hours and minutes shortly after the wash programme temperature has been displayed. The ‘Time
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PROGRAMMES & OPTIONS Wash programmes Fabric type - Acrylics and Synthetics Display Wash Maximum Window Temp dry weight Spin speed Wash Press shows ˚C Fabric load (rpm) Label Button Acrylics Acrylics and tri-acetate blends Once 40 3kg 800 of these fabrics with wool, polyester and wool blends Synthetics Coloured nylon, polyester, acrylic and cotton mixtures, Twice 50 3kg 800 cotton or viscose with special finishes, coloured polyester and cotton mixtures. Fabric type - Machine Washable Wool Wash D
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Wash programmes Fabric type - Delicates Maximum Display Wash Spin Wash Press dry weight Window Temp speed Label Button load shows Fabric ˚C (rpm) Handwash 250 Once 25 3kg A cool gentle action wash. Fabric type - Cottons, Fast Wash Display Wash Maximum Spin Wash Press Window Temp dry weight speed Label Button shows ˚C load Fabric (rpm) For freshening up lightly soiled items. Once 35 1kg 800 Warning: not for woollen, silk or delicate items. Fabric type - Cottons and Delicates, Rinse and Spin prog
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS Options Child Lock button Time Delay button Favorite Programme button Choosing an option button The features listed below are all available with any wash programme selected. Favorite Programme This option allows you to store your favorite programme for when you next want to use it. Only one programme can be stored in this function. To store a programme: To store your favorite programme press the ‘Favorite Programme’ option button once, the stored programme text ico
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Options Option buttons Any of the following optional wash features can be selected after the wash programme selection, with the exception of ‘Fast Forward’, which can only be activated after the wash programme has started. To choose an optional wash feature, press the option button once or in some cases scroll through the options given in the display window. How Dirty This option allows the washing machine to take into account how dirty the washing is. You can select ‘Normal’,‘Heavy’ or ‘Light
