Hotpoint WMD 940 P Instructions For Use Manual page 3

Connecting the drain hose Connecting the drain hose
Where it connects to Where it connects to
the waste water pipe the waste water pipe
cut end off spigot or cut end off spigot or
remove the blanking cap remove the blanking cap
! ! We advise against the use of hose extensions; in We advise against the use of hose extensions; in
case of absolute need, the extension must have case of absolute need, the extension must have
the same diameter as the original hose and must the same diameter as the original hose and must
not exceed 150 cm in length. not exceed 150 cm in length.
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a
standpipe, that the end does not go down more standpipe, that the end does not go down more
than 15cms (6 inches). If the hose is pushed down than 15cms (6 inches). If the hose is pushed down
too far, this may cause the machine to self - too far, this may cause the machine to self -
syphon ie. continuously empty as it is filling. syphon ie. continuously empty as it is filling.
Electric Electric connection connection
Before plugging the appliance into the mains Before plugging the appliance into the mains
socket, make sure that: socket, make sure that:
_ the socket is earthed and in compliance with _ the socket is earthed and in compliance with
the applicable law; the applicable law;
_ the socket is able to sustain the appliance's _ the socket is able to sustain the appliance's
maximum power load indicated in the Technical maximum power load indicated in the Technical
details table (see page 5); details table (see page 5);
Connect the drain Connect the drain
hose, without bending hose, without bending
it, to a draining duct or it, to a draining duct or
a wall drain situated a wall drain situated
between 65 and 100 cm between 65 and 100 cm
from the floor; from the floor;
The drain hose may be The drain hose may be
connected to an under- connected to an under-
sink trap. Before sink trap. Before
connecting the drain connecting the drain
hose from the machine hose from the machine
ensure that any blanks ensure that any blanks
or removable ends have or removable ends have
been taken off the been taken off the
spigot. spigot.
If it is place over the If it is place over the
edge of a basin or sink edge of a basin or sink
be sure the free end be sure the free end
of the hose should not of the hose should not
be underwater. be underwater.
_ the supply voltage is included within the values _ the supply voltage is included within the values
indicated on the Technical details table indicated on the Technical details table
(see page 5); (see page 5);
_ the socket is compatible with the washing _ the socket is compatible with the washing
machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace
the socket or the plug. the socket or the plug.
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused
plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for
immediate use. Before using the appliance please immediate use. Before using the appliance please
read the instructions below. read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacing the fuse: Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used,
and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is
lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement
is obtained. is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers: Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured the correct colour as indicated by the coloured
marking or the colour that is embossed in words on marking or the colour that is embossed in words on
the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained
directly from your nearest Service Depot. directly from your nearest Service Depot.
Removing the plug: Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug
and you should wish to re-route the mains cable and you should wish to re-route the mains cable
through partitions, units etc., please ensure that through partitions, units etc., please ensure that
either: either:
the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re-
wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval. wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval.
or: or:
the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable
outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with
BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the
appliance. appliance.
Disposing of the plug: Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you
make the pins unusable so that it cannot be make the pins unusable so that it cannot be
accidentally inserted into a socket. accidentally inserted into a socket.
Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative
plug: plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code: in accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow E a r t h Green & Yellow E a r t h
B l u e B l u e N e u t r a l N e u t r a l
B r o w n B r o w n L i v e L i v e
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