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Installation and User Instructions
For everyone you’ll ever be
WMT01
WMT02
WMT03
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:08 pm Page 2 Congratulations on choosing Hotpoint!! Model WMT01 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 Cold water Hot water inlet point inlet point and and attached attached Hooked end Mains hose (blue)
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SAFETY INSTALLING A T YPIC AL W ASH THE PROGRAMMES CLEANING & TROUBLE SERVICE & YOUR MACHINE PROGR AMME DISPENSER AND OPTIONS MAINTENANCE SHOOTING GUARANTEE Page 4 Pages 5-10 Pages 11-12 Pages 13-14 Pages 15-18 Page 19 Pages 20-21 Pages 22-23 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:08 pm Page 3 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 yo
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:08 pm Page 4 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.
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:08 pm Page 5 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
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:09 pm Page 6 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 drai
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:09 pm Page 7 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
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:09 pm Page 8 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 usi
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INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:10 pm Page 9 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
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:10 pm Page 10 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 p
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A T YPIC AL W ASH PROGR AMME 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:10 pm Page 11 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 (maximu
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:10 pm Page 12 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. Turn the
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THE DISPENSER 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:10 pm Page 13 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
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 14 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
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PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 15 Wash programmes Programme End Indicator Light Door Locked Indicator Light Programme ‘START/Hold To Reset’ OFF position selector dial button 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
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 16 Wash programmes Door Locked Indicator Light OFF position Programme End Indicator Light The Programme End Indicator light As soon as the programme selector dial is turned to the WARNINGS: required programme the ‘PROG. END’ indicator light will Do not try to illuminate to show the machine has power. open the When the selected programme has started the ‘PROG. END’ door while indicator light will go out. The ‘PROG. END’ indicator light wi
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PROGRAMMES & OPTIONS 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 17 Wash programme dial Turn from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need. Wash Maximum *Approx. dry weight Wash temp. programme time Spin Fabric Programme label ˚C load (mins) speed Automatic Pre-wash and Wash Programmes White cotton 2 hours 30minutes - 95 5.5kg Fast A 2 hours 40minutes Heavy soil Cotton 1 hour 40minutes - B Fast 40 5.5kg heavy soil 1 hour 50minutes Wash Programmes White cotton and linen 2 hours 2
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 18 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 tha
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 19 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 any part of outside surfaces 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 st
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1666200014-01 WMT01/02/03 22/11/2001 3:11 pm Page 20 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 machine is leaking... Close the door. Check that the Check the fill hoses have been machine has power. Choose a tightened at both ends? If not, tighten programme and press the them. ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button. If Are
