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Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (

see “ Service”

), 

make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list.

Problem:

The machine does not switch on.

The wash cycle does not start.

The machine does not fill with 
water or ‘H20’ flashes in the 
display.

The machine continuously fills with 
water and continually drains away
or Water left in the drum
or Stuck on wash.

The machine does not drain or spin 
- (error lights flashing).

The machine does spin.

The programme takes too long.

The Display sticks at one ‘time to 
end’  for more than 1 Minute or the  
Display changes the estimated ‘Time 
to End’ during the programme.

The machine vibrates a lot during 
the spin cycle.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact.
• There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug.

• The door is not closed properly.
• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.
• A delayed start has been set.

• The water inlet hose is kinked.
• The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply.
• The water pressure is too low.
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.
• There is no water supply to the house.
• The inlet valve filter is blocked.
• The 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 has been pushed too far down the standpipe, the 

‘U’ bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose.

•  The Pump filter is blocked

.

• The drain hose is kinked 

(see “Installation”).

• New Installation -  The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed if  

connected under a sink.

•  The drain hose or sink trap is blocked

.

•  The Spin Speed is set to “OFF”.

•  Programme times will vary due to water pressure, the incoming water 

temperature and if the wash load goes out of balance. This will increase the 
programme times accordingly (see ‘ The machine wont spin properly’ below)

.

•  The display time is for guidance only  -  

it is not a precise  time to finish and 

may vary

.

• The feet have not been adjusted, enabling the machine to rock

.

• New Installation -  Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers, or the 

Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the machine

.

• The machine is trapped between cabinets and/or walls

.

• The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning, but at 

a lower speed

.

Summary of Contents for WMFG 8537

Page 1: ...Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Description of the wash...

Page 2: ...s are allowing water 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 K...

Page 3: ...t 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...

Page 4: ...ribution board If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are co...

Page 5: ...5 GB...

Page 6: ...This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work Cleaning the washing machi...

Page 7: ...machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket Hold the plug and pull Do not open the detergent...

Page 8: ...lay SPIN button press to reduce or completely exclude the spin cycle the value appears on the display DELAY TIMER button press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle the delay period appea...

Page 9: ...ycle and the wash cycle phase of the running wash cycle appear in section B Main wash Steam Refresh Rinse Spin and Pump out The icons corresponding to temperature spin and delayed start working from t...

Page 10: ...automatically set to Delicate For heavily soiled garments press button until the Intensive level is reached This level ensures a high performance wash due to a larger quantity of water used in the ini...

Page 11: ...145 9 Steam Refresh 1 5 20 10 Fastwash 60 to refresh normal soiled garments quickly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand 60 1500 3 5 44 0 84 44 60 11 Fastwash 30 to re...

Page 12: ...e programme 7 to remove major allergens such as pollen mites cat s and dog s hair Baby use the special wash cycle 8 to remove the soiling typically caused by babies while removing all traces of deterg...

Page 13: ...o allow water to flow into the machine There is no water supply to the house The inlet valve filter is blocked The START PAUSE button has not been pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must...

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 back on again If the problem persists c...

Page 15: ...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 o...

Page 16: ...hroughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your fre...

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