Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WM81 Hotpoint
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Instruction Manual F or Models WM81 and WM83 Congratulations on the pur chase of your new Aquarius Washing Machine . IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Please read this instruction book thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time .
W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. F uses Y our appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse , only those rated at 13A and AST A approv ed to BS1362 should be used.T o change fuse, lif t holder to vertical position and lift the fuse out.
3 Electricity Supply ...................................... 2 Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 3 Installation Instructions 1. Choose a L ocation................................ 4 2. Remo ve T ransit Bracket ....................... 5 3.
1. Choose a Loc ation... The choice of location f or your appliance will influence its pe rformance. ● Position wher e possible on a solid floor . Vibration may occur wi th a wooden floor . ● T ake care with vinyl floor coverings. The weight of the appliance may cause inden tations in some vinyl floor co verings.
5 W ARNINGS ● Before using appliance, remove tr ansit bracket , clamp and screws Retain parts for future transportation. ● Do not remove concrete weight. Replace work top lid and 3 screws. Remove 2 screws and transit bracket, retain. Remove 1 screw and clamp , retain.
3. Connect to the W ater Supply ... ● Incoming hot and cold water pr essure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 Kpa). ● The temperatur e of the incoming household hot water supply shou ld ideally be 60°C and no higher than 70°C as this c ould cause damage to both your laundr y and appliance .
4. Connect to a Dr ainage Syst em... ● Do not remove hooked end support from drainage hose. ● Do not position standpipe near an electrical outlet. ● F or drainage into a standard work top sink ensure outlet pipe has a minimum bore of 32 mm. T o avoid syphoning ensure the end of the drainage hose is above the wat er level in the sink.
G etting t o K now Y our Applianc e Index Fro n t 1. Door Locked Indicator 2. Mains On/Off Button. 3. W ash Dial 4. V ariable T emperature Contr ol Dial 5. V ariable Spin Speed Control Dial 6. Optional Wash F eature Buttons 7. Interlocking Door & Release Button 8.
9 V ariable T emper ature Control Dial ● T o reduce the wash temperature of an y programme except J’ , turn the dial before selecting a programme . ● T o protect laundr y , you are unable to increase automa tic tempera ture settings. Note: W e do not recommend using the NO HEA T setting with the prewa sh programmes A or B.
IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION: Before selecting a programme, ensure the ma ins button is in the ‘OFF’ position. Add detergen t and or conditioner to the dispenser drawer , see pages 14-15.
11 Approx. Prog . Time Max. (mins) Spin Speed ITCL T emp F ull based on hot depending Prog . Codes F abric ˚C Load and cold fill on model Heavily soiled loads. On completion, switch ‘OFF’ mains button before selecting 40 3kg to 5.5kg 15-25 400rpm wash programme .
Button Selection T o selec t an optional wash f eature, press button and a colour ba nd will become visible. Press again t o cancel. Option Buttons Half Load Save money and time on smaller loads. ● Reduces the quantity of water used for rinsing . ● Not available with pr ogramme ‘ A ’ .
13 Spin only option... IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION: Before selecting a programme, ensure the ma ins button is in the ‘OFF’ position. T o selec t long spin, turn wash dial clockwise until pointer aligns with ( Fig 1). F or a shor t spin turn wash dial and align pointer to ( F ig 2).
The Dispenser Dr awer Choose a Suitable Detergent ● Hotpoint recommend the P ersil range of detergent products. ● Select ‘low suds’ automatic powder , designed specifically for aut oma tic washing machines or washer/dryers. ● F ollow manufacturer ’ s dosage recommendations.
15 T o obtain claimed energy label wash performance for a 60°C cotton wash, dispense powder detergent in a dosing ball, placed in an upright position in the centre of the wash load (F ig 5).
Removing and Cleaning the Dispenser Draw er & Compartments Note: It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly . Re-locate dispenser drawer and push firmly back into place. Clean dispenser drawer and internal fixed compartment and dr y thoroughly .
17 T roubleshooting ... If the appliance is still not working contact: Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland:1850 302 200 you will be asked for the follo wing information:- ● Name, address .
18 Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first 5 years provided tha t they are fitted by our own Ser vice Engineer .
19 Fr om the moment your appliance is delivered , Hotpoint guarantees it f or five years. ● Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided tha t they are fitted by our own Service Engineer (evidence will be required of date and place of purchase).
Key C ontac ts Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Y ou will be asked to quote the Model Number and Serial Number, which can be found on the inside of the door .
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