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Hotpoint Ultima LCD manual

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  • Page 1

    T o the Installer: Bef ore installation, f ill in the product details on the back co ver of this book. The inf ormation can be f ound on the rating plate. T o the User: Y ou must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them f or f uture ref erence . Instructions f or Installation and Use 7kg W ashing Mach[...]

  • Page 2

    Description 2 GB ● Please record the Model number and Serial number of your machine on the back cover of this book f or future ref erence. - The Serial number can be f ound on the inside door trim. Interlocking door and release lever . Front adjustable f eet Back f eet Dispenser drawer Control panel ( ● V aries by Model) Mains cable Cold water [...]

  • Page 3

    Cont ents Description, 2 Installation, 4-7 Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Location Levelling W ater connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Bef ore you start using your machine Control Panel Features, 8 Programmes and Option Modifiers , 9-13 Starting a programme Programme table Special f eatures Option modifiers Automatic f eatur[...]

  • Page 4

    Installation GB 4 ! Read these instructions carefully: the f ollowing pages contain important inf ormation on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works. Unpacking 1. Using scissors, cut caref ully along one corner post to remove the film. 2. Open the door and check inside the drum. Remove the transit tube ( if applicable - not all mod[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Installation Did you know?... ● ...the transit fixings are fitt ed to ensure that your machine i s undamaged during delivery . ● ...both of the transit fixings MUST BE removed bef ore using the machine, be sure to remove TWO bolts, TWO washers, TWO rubber grommets and T WO nylon spacers, not doing so will lead to ex cessiv e vibration, moveme[...]

  • Page 6

    6 GB W ater Connection Remember this is a cold fill machine. ! Please use the new hose supplied, fitt ed to the machine. Old hoses may cause leaks due to worn out washers or may be split due to water pressure. ! Bef ore making connections to the cold water supply , allow the water to run freely f rom the supply tap until it is per f ectly clear . C[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Installation Drainage Connection ! Although you may need to move the hooked end support along the grey drainage hose, DO NOT remove it. ! Whichever drainage method you use, make sure that the hooked end support is fixed level to, or above the ‘Plumbing Indicator Line’ ( see Description page 2). W e recommend one of the f ollowing: Standpipe m[...]

  • Page 8

    Control Panel Features GB 8 Ultima Ultima control panel f eatures ● Option buttons: T o select the options available ( see Programme T able and Option Modifiers ). ● LCD display: Shows all inf ormation relating to your programme selections: wash temperature and spin speed, chosen options, along with time remaining. It will also indicate if the [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Star ting a Programme Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Service GB 1. Swit ch the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF Pause button. 2. Sort your laundry into groups by washcare labels. Load [...]

  • Page 10

    10 GB Programme T able Programme T able *Programme setting f or test in accordance with IEC 60456 and EN 60456 Label Programme Programme Type / F abric Description T emp Max Appro xim ate Required Soil Level Spin Av ailable Recommended Selector (˚C) Load Programme Additional Speed Options Detergent Button (kg) Time (h : min) Option A P THREE Hygie[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation Detergents Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Service GB Option Modif iers and Special F eatures Special f eatures ! Not all special f eatures can be used on all programmes - (see P rogramme T able f or option av[...]

  • Page 12

    12 GB Option Modif iers and Special F eatures Option modif iers ! Not all options can be used on all programmes - (see Programme T able f or option availability). ● W ash Enhance: Use this option to select a more intensive wash programme f or t he cotton 60˚C and cotton 40˚C f or more heavily soiled items. Additionally , use this option on the [...]

  • Page 13

    13 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Service GB Automatic f eatures Unbalanced load detection: The machine has an inbuilt f eature to prevent it from spinning too f ast with an unbalanced lo[...]

  • Page 14

    GB 14 Certain laundr y products work better in some machines than othe rs . At Hotpoint we know this is true because we’ve done the research to prove it. W e used real everyday clothes and ran tests to find out which washing powder works best with Hotpoint. The results proved that Hotpoint and Ariel produces the best washing results on all your c[...]

  • Page 15

    Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Service GB Care and maintenanc e Cleaning ! Unplug your machine when cleaning it and bef ore all maintenance operations. ! Do not clean any par t of the mac[...]

  • Page 16

    Prec autions and advic e GB 16 General saf ety ● Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. ● This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions. ● Do not overload or underload the machine. In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundr y and[...]

  • Page 17

    Prec autions and advic e 17 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Service GB Saf ety advice ! This machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international saf ety regulati[...]

  • Page 18

    Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting If your machine seems not to be working, GO through the f ollowing troubleshooting suggestions BEFORE you call your Service Centre ( see Ser vice ). GB 18 The machine won’t star t: (Nothing lights up on the control panel). Lights/Display illuminate on the control panel but the wash cycle will not star t. The ma[...]

  • Page 19

    Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting Y our machine carries out automatic checks at various stages of the wash cycles - Error messages will be displayed on the LCD display to indicate there is something wrong. The error message displayed is dependent upon which machine you have: 19 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Fe[...]

  • Page 20

    Spare Parts This is a complex machine. R epairing it yourself o r having a non-authorised person tr y to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty . Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine. The spare parts have been designed excl[...]