Hotpoint WM68 manual

Instruction Manual F or Models WM80, WM79, WM77, WM69, WM68, WM67, WM66 and WM60 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 you need to replace the fuse , only those rated at 13A and AST A approv ed to BS1362 should be used.T o change fuse, lif t holder to vertical position and lift the fuse out. T o replace , insert fuse and push fuse holder down into locked pos[...]

Electricity Supply ...................................... 2 Recycling & Disposal Information .............. 3 Installation Instructions 1. Choose a L ocation................................ 4 2. Remo ve T ransit Bracket ....................... 5 3. C onnect to the W ater Supply ................ 6 4. C onnect to a Drainage System 5. A djust the [...]

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 . Vibration may occur wi th a wooden floor . ● T ake care with vinyl floor coverings. The weight of the appliance may cause indenta tions in some vinyl floor co verings. ● F or your safety and to com[...]

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 towa[...]

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. V ariable Spin Speed Dial 5. Optional Wash F eature Buttons 2 available on Models WM80, WM 69, WM66 & WM60 4 available on Models WM79 WM77, WM68 & WM67 6. Interlocking Door & Release Button 7. Detergent/F abric Conditioner[...]

Button Selection T o selec t, press button and button comes out. T o cancel, press again and button is flush with console. Interlocking Door System T o Open... Grip the door handle and press the button whilst pulling open the door (Fig 2). T o Close... Apply pressure at the 3 o ’clock position (Fig 3) un til the door clicks. Start of W ash, Final[...]

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

40 60 95 C A 40 95 3kg to 5.5kg 5.5kg ****1200rpm ***1150rpm **1100rpm *1000rpm 15 - 25 120 - 130 400rpm Prewash B D F E G J K H IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION: The temperature of the inc oming water sup ply or selection of wash features: ie. Economy , Super Rinse etc, will a ffect programme times. Choosing a W ash Pr ogr amme Hotpoint recommend the Persi[...]

Button Selection T o selec t an optional wash f eature, press button and a colour ba nd will become visible. Press again t o cancel. Option Buttons Economy W ash (for Models WM80, WM79, WM77, WM69, WM68, WM67 WM66 & WM60) Save money and time on lightly soiled loads. Lightly soiled clothes are washed at the temper ature of the incoming household[...]

W eight of W ash Load T wo examples of typical wash loads for different types of fabric C OT T ON 2 Bath T owels 5 Shirts 6 Blouses 1 Set of Pyjamas 4 Sets of Under wear = 5.5kg SYNTHETIC 2 Children ’ s Dresses 4 Shirts 4 Blouses 1 Set of Pyjamas 4 Sets of Under wear = 3kg W ashcar e Tips Before washing laundry :- ● Pre-tr eat stains. ● Close[...]

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 oma tic washing machines or washer/dryers. ● F ollow manufacturer ’ s dosage recommendations. Do not under dose, you will not achiev e a clean wash for your [...]

T o obtain claimed energy label wash performance for a 60°C cotton wash, dispense powder detergent in a dosing ball, placed in an upright position in the centre of the wash load (F ig 5). T o receive a ‘FREE’ dosing ball, phone: UK 0800 243 131 or Republic of Ireland: 1800 386 386 Dispensing P owder Detergent T o achieve optimum wash results w[...]

Removing and Cleaning the Dispenser Draw er & Compartments Note: It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly . Re-locate dispenser drawer and push firmly back into place. 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 dama[...]

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 parts and labour guarantee expires we off er two after sale service options: Repair Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 or Republi[...]

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[...]