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Product Guarantee and 

Repair Information

Guarantee

12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee

Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s 
guarantee,  which  covers  the  cost  of  breakdown 
repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.
This  gives  you  the  reassurance  that  if,  within  that 
time,  your  appliance  is  proven  to  be  defective 
because of either workmanship or materials, we will, 
at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance 
at no cost to you:
This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
-  The  appliance  has  been  installed  and  operated 
correctly and in accordance with our operating and 
maintenance instructions.
- The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas 
supply printed on the rating plate.
- The appliance has been used for normal domestic 
purposes only.
-  The  appliance  has  not  been  altered,  serviced, 
maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with 
by any person not authorised by us.
- Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our 
appointed agent.
-  Any  parts  removed  during  repair  work  or  any 
appliance that is replaced become our property.
- The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or 
Republic of Ireland.
The guarantee does not cover:
-  Damage  resulting  from  transportation,  improper 
use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper 
installation.
- Replacement of any consumable item or accessory. 
These include but are not limited to: plugs, cables, 
batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, 
covers and filters.
- Replacement of any removable parts made of glass 
or plastic.
THIS  GUARANTEE  WILL  NOT  APPLY  IF  THE 
APPLIANCE  HAS  BEEN  USED  IN  COMMERCIAL 
OR NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.

Recycling and Disposal Information

As  part  of  Hotpoint’s  continued  commitment  to 
helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right 
to use quality, recycled components to keep down 
customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please  dispose  of  packaging  and  old  appliances 
carefully. To minimise the risk of injury to children, 
remove  the  door,  plug,  and  cut  the  mains  cable 
off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts 
separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer 
be plugged into mains socket, and the door cannot 
be locked shut.

Repairs and After Sales

For product help and advice, repairs, spare parts or 
accessories, we’re here to help.
For local repair engineers - 

03448 111 606

 

ROI -  

0818 313 413

UK standard local rate applies
ROI local Irish rate applies

For Parts and Accessories visit:  

parts.hotpoint.co.uk/shop

Please  remember  to  register  your  appliance  at  

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

 to activate your 10 year 

parts guarantee.
How to find your model and serial number:  

Summary of Contents for WMAO 743

Page 1: ...r and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine 8 9 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle 10 Wash cycles and functions 11 Table of wash cycles Wash functions Detergents and laundry 12 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Troublesh...

Page 2: ...s are allowing wa ter through Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine Never use second hand or old inlet hoses use the products supplied with the machine Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference Should the appliance be sold transferred or moved make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new o...

Page 3: ... it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRI CIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost th...

Page 4: ...ave it exposed to damp rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach Do not use extensions or multiple sockets The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed The power supply cable must only be repla ced by an authorised serviceman Warning The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected The fi...

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Page 6: ...om forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self clea ning pump which does not require any mainte nance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdri ver remove the cover panel on the low...

Page 7: ... mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening If the appliance breaks down do not under any circum stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle If the appliance has to be moved work in a group of two or three people and handle it with the utm...

Page 8: ...ximately 2 seconds When the symbol is illuminated the control panel is locked This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally especially where there are children in the home To deactivate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds DELAY START button press to set a delayed start time for the selected wash cycle The delay time will ...

Page 9: ...e the string remains unused String E shows the maximum temperature value which may be selected this depends on the wash cycle used if the tempe rature of the wash cycle cannot be modified the string remains unused Indicator lights F correspond to the functions and light up when the selected function is compatible with the set wash cycle Door locked symbol If the symbol is lit this indicates that t...

Page 10: ...the text OFF appears on the display Modifying the cycle settings Press the button to enable the function the indicator light corresponding to the button will switch on Press the button again to disable the function the indicator light will switch off If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle the indicator light will flash and the function will not be activated If th...

Page 11: ...cate colours 30 1000 3 5 Fastwash 60 1st press of the button to refresh normal soiled garments quic kly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand 60 1400 3 5 53 0 81 40 60 Fastwash 30 2nd press of the button to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand 30 800 3 71 0 15 35 30 Baby Cycle heavily soiled deli...

Page 12: ...tive performance levels achieved at cold temperatures which are comparable to washing at 40 are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks Baby use the special wash cycle to remove the remove the soiling typically caused by babies while removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from sufferin...

Page 13: ...e START PAUSE button has not been pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose The end of the drain hose h...

Page 14: ...l hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The machine requires a service wash Run a 60 degree wash cycle with deter gent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes...

Page 15: ...transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR ...

Page 16: ...16 GB 195133190 00 03 2015 Xerox Fabriano Indesit Company Spa Viale Aristide Merloni 47 60044 Fabriano AN Italy www hotpoint co uk ...

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