Hotpoint WM55 manual

Instruction Manual F or Models WM5 1 /WM52/WM53 WM54/WM55/WM56 Congratulations on the pur chase of your new W ashing 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 y ou need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and AST A approv ed to BS1362 should be used. T o change fuse, lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out. T o replace, inser t fuse and push fuse holder down into locked positio[...]

Electricity Supply ...................................... 2 Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 3 Installation Instructions 1. Choose a Location................................ 4 2. Remove T ransit Bracket ....................... 5 3. Connect to the W ater Supply ................ 6 4. Connect to a Drainage System 5. Adjust the Feet [...]

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 . V ibration may occur wi th a w ooden floor . ● T ake care with vinyl floor c overings. The weight of the appliance ma y cause indentations in some vinyl floor co verings. ● F or your safety and to [...]

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. Fr om rear of appliance, grip sides of work top lid , lift, slide and pull tow[...]

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 . ● The water supply taps must be easily ac[...]

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. If your [...]

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. Optional Wash F eature Buttons 5. Interlocking Door & Release Lever 6. Detergent/F abric Conditioner Draw er 7. Adjustable F eet Back 8. Rating Plate 9. Hot Water Inlet P oint and supplied Hose (Red or Grey) 10. Cold Wat er Inlet P[...]

Button Selection T o selec t, press button and a colour band will become visible (Fig 1). Press again to cancel. Interlocking Door & Release L ever T o Open... Grip the door release lever and pull open the door (F ig 2). T o Close... Apply pressure at the 3 o ’clock position (Fig 3) un til the door clicks. Indicator Light... When switched on [...]

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. Refer to detergent manufacturer’ s dosage instructions. Select required wash programme by turning the wash dial clockwise, you will hear a click as the pointer a[...]

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 5kg 15-25 400rpm wash programme . W ARNING: Not for woollen or delicate items. Heavily soiled white cott on 95 5kg 120-1[...]

Button Selection T o selec t an optional wash featur e, press button and a colour ba nd will become visible. Press again t o cancel. Option Buttons Economy W ash Save money and time on lightly soiled loads. Lightly soiled clothes are washed at the temper ature of the incoming household water supply . ● Progr amme ‘A ’ is heated to a reduced t[...]

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). Press the mains butt on ‘ON’ . W eight of W ash Load T wo examples [...]

14 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 omatic washing machines or washer/dryers. ● F ollow manufacturer ’ s dosage recommendations. Do not under dose, you will not achieve a clean wash for yo[...]

Dispensing Liquid Detergent Refer to detergen t manufac turer’ s instruc tions for dosage and pour liquid into the compartment (Fig . 1). Note: The ‘Liquid D etergent’ M ain W ash Indicator features 3 lines which represent the dosage of liquid to be used (Fig. 2). W e recommend that you do not exc eed the maximum limit of 150ml. Dispensing P [...]

Removing & Cleaning the Dispenser Draw er & Compartments Note: It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly . W ARNING ● Do not clean any par t of your appliance with abrasive cleaners , scouring agents, acids, chlorine based bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage. Cleaning Cleaning the Door Bowl 16 Cleaning the Exteri[...]

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 and post code ● T elephone number ● Model/serial number and colour , which can be found on the inside of the door ● Date of purchase ● Clear and [...]

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 . When the 12 months par ts and labour guarantee expires w e offer two after sale service options: Repair Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 or Republ[...]

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). ● All[...]

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 . Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 Extended W arranty T o join: UK 08709 088 088 Republic of I[...]