Congratulations on the purchase of your new Washing Machine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this instruction book thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time.
Electricity Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. To change fuse, lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out. To replace, insert fuse and push fuse holder down into locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.
Contents Electricity Supply ...................................... Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 2 3 Installation Instructions 1. Choose a Location................................ 2. Remove Transit Bracket ....................... 3. Connect to the Water Supply ................ 4. Connect to a Drainage System 5. Adjust the Feet .....................................
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ● Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete. ● You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse. Follow these 5 steps for a trouble free installation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Choose a Location... Remove Transit Bracket... Connect to the Water Supply... Connect to a Drainage System... Adjust the Feet... 1. Choose a Location...
2. Remove Transit Bracket... Your appliance is fitted with an internal bracket (Fig 1) which prevents damage to the appliance during transit. Remove parts (Fig 2) following the instructions below. Note: It is normal for the door seal to look creased, it will not affect its use. Transit Bracket Fig 1 WARNINGS Fig 2 ● Before using appliance, remove transit bracket, clamp and screws. Retain parts for future transportation. ● Do not remove concrete weight.
3. Connect to the Water Supply... ● Incoming hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 Kpa). ● The temperature of the incoming household hot water supply should ideally be 60°C and no higher than 70°C as this could cause damage to both your laundry and appliance. ● The water supply taps must be easily accessible when the appliance is installed. ● The appliance must be connected to the appliance water supply using the new hose set supplied, old hose sets should not be used.
4. Connect to a Drainage System... ● Do not remove hooked end support from drainage hose. ● Do not position standpipe near an electrical outlet. ● For drainage into a standard work top sink ensure outlet pipe has a minimum bore of 32 mm. To avoid syphoning ensure the end of the drainage hose is above the water level in the sink. If your sink is inset, the front edge of the basin must be less than 75 mm from the front edge of your work top.
Getting to Know Your Appliance 9 Model WM53 shows the maximum features available . 10 8 11 Red line indicates minimum height of drainage hose 12 Model WM53 13 14 1 6 2 3 4 5 Index Front 1. Door Locked Indicator 2. Mains On/Off Button 3. Wash Dial 4. Optional Wash Feature Buttons 5. Interlocking Door & Release Lever 6. Detergent/Fabric Conditioner Drawer 7. Adjustable Feet Back 8. 9. 7 8 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Fig 1 Button Selection 2 4 To select, press button and a colour band will become visible (Fig 1). Press again to cancel. Fig 2 Interlocking Door & Release Lever 5 To Open... Grip the door release lever and pull open the door (Fig 2). To Close... Apply pressure at the 3 o’clock position (Fig 3) until the door clicks. Fig 3 Indicator Light... When switched on the door will lock and after a few seconds the indicator light will illuminate throughout the programme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Before selecting a programme, ensure the mains button is in the ‘OFF’ position. A Typical Wash Programme WARNINGS ● Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls. ● Do not overload appliance! It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. 1 Sort laundry by label into groups with the same wash requirements and load appliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply or selection of wash features: ie. Economy Wash will affect programme times. Choosing a Wash Programme ITCL Prog. Codes A Prewash Fabric Temp ˚C Heavily soiled loads. On completion, switch ‘OFF’ mains button before selecting 40 3kg to 5kg wash programme. WARNING: Not for woollen or delicate items. Heavily soiled white cotton loads (includes a prewash).
Wash Features Button Selection To select an optional wash feature, press button and a colour band will become visible. Press again to cancel. Option Buttons Economy Wash Save money and time on lightly soiled loads. Lightly soiled clothes are washed at the temperature of the incoming household water supply. ● Programme ‘A’ is heated to a reduced temperature of 30°C. ● Not available with programme ‘H’. Half Load Save money and time on smaller loads ● Reduces the quantity of water used for rinsing.
Weight of Wash Load Two examples of typical wash loads for different types of fabric Washcare Tips Before washing laundry:- ● Pre-treat stains. COTTON 2 Bath Towels 4 Shirts 5 Blouses 1 Set of Pyjamas 4 Sets of Underwear = 5kg SYNTHETIC 2 Children’s Dresses 4 Shirts 4 Blouses 1 Set of Pyjamas 4 Sets of Underwear = 3kg ● Close zips, tie belts, strings etc... and press studs to prevent tangling. ● Remove paper/tissues from pockets. ● Remove sharp objects or coins from pockets as they may damage clothes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Main Wash Indicator has been preset to dispense powder detergent only. If you wish to dispense liquid detergent see instructions for ‘Changing the Main Wash Indicator’ opposite. The Dispenser Drawer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Index 1. Drawer Latch. 2. Button. 3. Main Wash Indicator position for ‘Powder’. 4. Liquid or powder detergent compartment (pre-set to dispense powder only). 5. Prewash detergent. 6. Fabric conditioner compartment.
Changing the Main Wash Indicator Dispensing Liquid Detergent The Main Wash Indicator has been fitted, ready to dispense ‘Powder’ detergent only. Max- 150ml 100ml 50ml Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Refer to detergent manufacturer’s instructions for dosage and pour liquid into the compartment (Fig. 1). Note: The ‘Liquid Detergent’ Main Wash Indicator features 3 lines which represent the dosage of liquid to be used (Fig. 2). We recommend that you do not exceed the maximum limit of 150ml.
Cleaning WARNING ● Do not clean any part of your appliance with abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine based bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage. Removing & Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer & Compartments Cleaning the Exterior Note: It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly. Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the appliance. 1 Pull dispenser drawer out until it reaches its stop.
Troubleshooting... My appliance will not start... The laundry has not spun dry... ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is the appliance plugged in and switched ‘ON’? Is the socket OK? Try another appliance in the socket. Is the fuse in the appliance plug OK? If not, replace it. See ‘Electrical Supply’ page 2. Did you check the water supply was flowing before connecting the hoses to appliance inlet valves. See ‘Hot & Cold Fill’ page 6.
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, call Hotpoint Service. If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered, Hotpoint guarantees it for five years. ● Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer (evidence will be required of date and place of purchase). ● All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Key Contacts Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked to quote the Model Number and Serial Number, which can be found on the inside of the door. Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 Extended Warranty To join: UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.
