Congratulations on the purchase of your new Top Loader Washing Machine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time.
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 materials carefully and keep them well away from children. ● Do not plug your machine into a socket when your hands are wet.
Contents Safety First ...................................... Recycling & Disposal Information .............. Electricity Supply ...................................... 2 3 4 Washcare Tips................................... 13 Automatic Safety Features......... 14 The Dispenser ................................ 15 Cleaning.......................................... 16 Troubleshooting General Maintenance................... 17 Hotpoint Guarantee..................... 18 Hotpoint After Sales Service..
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 into the mains supply. Changing the Mains Lead If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, contact Hotpoint Service UK on 08709 066066 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on 1850 302 200). A charge will be made.
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. 6. Choose a Location... Remove Transit Bolts... Levelling... Moving the Appliance... Connect to the Water Supply... Connect to a Drainage System... 1. Choose a Location...
2. Remove Transit Bolts... BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE MACHINE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED BELOW. These operations involve removing four transit fixing bolts that immobilise the tub of your machine during transportation. These “unpacking” operations are compulsory for safety reasons. 1 ● Please retain all packaging components as they must be replaced if the machine is to be transported in the future. 1. ● Your machine was inspected before leaving the factory.
5. Connect to the Water Supply... ● Water inlet: Minimum water pressure: 0.05 MPa or 0.5 bars Maximum water pressure: 1MPa or 10 bars ● 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. WARNING ● Do not connect appliance to a single outlet instantaneous water heater.
6. Connect to a Drainage System... ● Connect up the drain hose, after fitting the hooked end support supplied in the machine. ● For drainage into a standard worktop sink ensure the outlet pipe has a minimum bore of 32mm. 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 75mm from the front edge of your worktop (Fig 1).
Getting to Know Your Appliance 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 9 The Controls WARNINGS 1. Programme Selection Knob and Programme Start 2. Temperature Control Knob 3. Variable Spin 4. Time Saver 5. Rinse Hold 6. Extra Rinse 7. On / Off Button 8. Mains On / Off Indicator Light 9. Lid Locked Indicator Light ● Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Getting to Know Your Appliance Functions WARNINGS ● Do not overload appliance! It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. Fig.1 1. Programme Selection knob... Use to set all required programmes and also to Cancel or Interrupt programmes already set: Turn the knob, clockwise only, until the symbol/number of the required programme (refer to Choosing a Wash Programme) is in line with the pointer on the control panel.
Getting to Know Your Appliance Functions 4. Time Saver... Pressing this button reduces the length of wash by up to 30%. This option cannot be used on the Special Programmes or the Wool and Silk Programmes. 5. Rinse Hold... This is a useful option which prevents delicate and synthetic items from creasing when you are unable to remove the washing at the end of the wash cycle. When selected the cycle is interrupted before the final spin and the laundry is held in the water to avoid creasing.
Choosing a Wash Programme IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply or selection of wash options will affect programme times.
Washcare Tips ● Your machine can wash a maximum load of 5kg (cotton). ● Do not overload the machine (maximum load 5kg). In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundry and the machine. ● ● We strongly recommend that you do not wash underwired bras in this machine. Should the wires become detached it could cause damage to your clothes and the machine.
Automatic Safety Features... Programme Reset Your machine has an electronic control, which memorises the programme is selected. This will allow the machine to continue the selected programme from where it was interrupted, for instance after a power cut. Lid Open Safety Devices Once the washing cycle starts, the Lid Locked indicator light will come on and the lid of your machine is locked. It will stay locked throughout the selected programme.
The Dispenser Opening the Machine ● Ensure that the On/Off button is in the ‘OFF’ position. ● Raise the external lid and open completely. Adding Detergent ● (1) Pre-wash (powder) , (2) Main wash cycle (powder or liquid) (3) Fabric conditioner and (4) Laundry Bleach Normal washing powders Pre-wash Main wash 140 ml 250 ml Liquid detergents 180ml We recommend that you use the graduated beaker provided with most washing products for measuring out your detergent.
Cleaning IMPORTANT ● Disconnect from the electricity supply before cleaning as well as carrying out any type of maintenance procedure. 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 and Cleaning the Detergent Compartment Cleaning the Exterior Note: It is advisable to clean the detergent compartment regularly. To do this: 1 Open the external lid completely.
Troubleshooting... Incidents may occasionally occur when you are using your appliance, if so, check the following points: My appliance does not work Check: ● the mains on/off button has been pressed. Is the indicator light lit? ● water and power supplies ● the fuse ● that the lid is closed ● a programme has been selected Machine will not start ● is the mains on/off indicator light flashing? Time delay is set.
Hotpoint guarantee “Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back” We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
After sales service “No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Key contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK: 08709 066066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.
