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Instruc tion Manual

For Models WM81 and WM83

Congratulations on the purchase of your

new Aquarius Washing Machine.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read this instruction book

thoroughly before installing and using

your appliance for the first time.

Summary of Contents for WM81

Page 1: ...or Models WM81 and WM83 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Aquarius Washing Machine IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this instruction book thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time ...

Page 2: ... Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identify ing terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered form Hotpoint Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require...

Page 3: ... a Dosing Ball 15 Cleaning Maintenance Wash 16 Troubleshooting 17 Hotpoint After Sales Service 18 Hotpoint Guarantee Guarantee Terms Conditions 19 Key Contacts Back Page Retention of this Instruction Manual Keep this instruction manual in a handy place for reference It contains important details on the safe and proper use of your appliance If you sell the appliance pass it on to someone else move ...

Page 4: ...cient space is allowed for the appliance The dimensions should be a minimum of 600 mm wide 600 mm deep and 900 mm high Ensure the electrical socket and water taps are easily accessible and that the water supply can be isolated if necessary Follow these 5 steps for a trouble free installation 1 Choose a Location 2 Remove Transit Bracket 3 Connect to the Water Supply 4 Connect to a Drainage System 5...

Page 5: ...er you may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse 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 Bracke...

Page 6: ...et valve marked H Fig 2 and angled end of blue hose to white plastic inlet valve marked C at the back of the appliance 5 Hand tighten connectors sufficiently to ensure water does not leak from the hose connections 6 Turn on water supply taps and check for leaks from the connectors In the event of a leak turn off supply tap remove connector and check sealing washer is in place Refit connector and t...

Page 7: ...ng 5 Adjust the Feet This must only be done when the machine is upright Release locking rings on the two front feet Screw feet in or out until appliance is standing firm and level Ensure all feet are in firm contact with the floor Tighten the locking rings on the front feet Note Your appliance may become noisy or move about the floor if it has not been stabilised When you have installed your appli...

Page 8: ...ture Buttons 7 Interlocking Door Release Button 8 Detergent Fabric Conditioner Drawer 9 Adjustable Feet Back 10 Rating Plate 11 Hot Water Inlet Point and supplied Hose Red or Grey 12 Cold Water Inlet Point and supplied Hose Blue 13 Mains Cable 14 Drainage Hose 15 Retaining Flaps 16 Hooked End Support Red line indicates minimum height of drainage hose 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 ...

Page 9: ...e see page 11 Long Spin Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Indicator Light When switched on the door will lock and after a few seconds the indicator light will illuminate throughout the programme Approximately 1 2 minutes after the programme has finished the indicator light will go out and the door can be opened WARNING Do not attempt to open the door whilst the indicator light is on Wash Dial Symbols Before selec...

Page 10: ... requirements and load appliance Switch on both the water electricity supply at the mains Switch ON the door will lock and after a few seconds the Door Locked indicator light will illuminate and stay lit throughout the wash programme Close door by applying pressure at the 3 o clock position 1 2 minutes after completion of the wash programme the Door Locked indicator light will go out and the door ...

Page 11: ...viscose with 50 3kg 50 60 900rpm special finishes eg drip dry coloured polyester cotton mixtures Acrylics acetates tri acetate blends of 40 3kg 45 50 900rpm these fabrics with wool polyester wool blends Silk printed acetate fabrics 30 1 4kg 35 40 900rpm with colours not fast at 40 C Quickwash for freshening up Incoming lightly soiled items Household 0 9kg 30 35 900rpm Supply WARNING Not for woolle...

Page 12: ... Save 43 minutes on programme D and up to 25 minutes on any other wash programme Not available with programme A or the wool programme K Note Remember to cancel buttons after use Automatic Features Pulse Spin Helps reduce wear and tear on your wash items Pulse spin is an automatic function where a long steady spin is followed by a 30 second burst at the maximum speed of your appliance to enable saf...

Page 13: ...Blouses 1 Set of Pyjamas 4 Sets of Underwear 3kg Fig 2 Fig 1 Washcare Tips Before washing laundry Pre treat stains 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 Limit size of absorbent loads ie towels to 3kg 7lb to give good washing rinsing results Place small items in a w...

Page 14: ...er than in soft water areas to obtain the same wash results Note Hotpoint recommend dispensing detergent from the drawer to achieve the best wash results 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 compartment 6 Fabric conditioner compartment 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

Page 15: ...er 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 Using a Dosing Ball Changing the Main Wash Indicator Pull drawer out until it reaches its stop Press down on button to rel...

Page 16: ...s button to release drawer latch and remove dispenser drawer 1 2 3 4 Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the appliance Cleaning the Door Bowl Clean internal surface of the door bowl regularly with a soft cloth A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in water leaking from the door Maintenance Wash If using liqui...

Page 17: ...hich can extend programme times include Low temperature or pressure of the incoming hot water See Installation pages 4 5 6 7 It makes a noise or vibrates during a spin programme If the noise is excessive you should check Has the transit bracket been removed Have you removed loose items such as coins etc from the pockets as these can rattle about inside the appliance drum and cause damage Have you ...

Page 18: ...of any parts necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover are automatically included during the annual period of cover without further charge Easy Payment Methods We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card switch cash or b...

Page 19: ... adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee Terms Conditions Your Guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that your appliance Ha...

Page 20: ...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 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Part No 016451607 02 Printed by SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WO...

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