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Congratulations on choosing Dispenser drawer Control panel Front adjustable feet Ultima!! Please record the Model number and the Serial number of your machine on the Back Cover of the book for future reference. The Model number can be found on the control panel. The Serial number can be found on the inner door trim.
The following instructions and information will help you to get the most out of your new machine... Safety first! This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine safely. If you pass the machine onto someone else, make sure that you give them this manual.
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This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine safely. Please keep it safe for your future reference. If you pass the machine onto someone else, please make sure that you give them this manual so that the new owner can read these safety warnings. ✔...
Remove the polystyrene base... Important check when unpacking your machine: This is part of the polystyrene base and should have stayed intact when you remove the base. If it has broken off and is still in the machine... remove it, carefully lay the machine on its side onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove the polystyrene block.
2. Remove the transit fixings... There are two transit bolts fitted under plastic covers, one at either side of the rear of your machine. These bolts prevent damage to the machine while it is being transported. Remove both transit bolts complete with spacers, by following the instructions below.
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Changing the mains lead If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, contact Hotpoint Service UK on 08709 066066 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on 1850 302 200). A charge will be made. We strongly advise that fitting the new lead is carried out by a qualified electrician.
(see figure 2). A cold fill adaptor (figure 3) and fitting instructions are available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 or www.theservicecentre.co.uk...
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5.Connect the machine to a drainage system... ● Take care when you remove the drain hose from the clips on the back of the machine. All machines are tested with water before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may still be in the hose.
6. Move the machine into position... Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving WARNING: ● Do not drag ● or lift the machine by ● it’s door. 7. Adjust the feet... Your machine may become noisy or move about if it is not level. If necessary, to level the machine adjust the two front feet, as follows: ●...
Using your machine The rest of this instruction book will help you to make the most of your new washing machine. We have created the machine for the way you live, by listening to people just like you who use our products. You will find that your new machine has many useful features and is easy to use.
A typical wash programme WARNINGS: ● Do not allow children to play with the machine or tamper with the controls. This machine has a Child Lock feature, which when activated disables all controls (see ‘Options’). ● Do not overload the machine! It may damage laundry and...
The dispenser If you wish to use liquid detergent: We recommend the use of a detergent ball as provided by your detergent manufacturer. Drawer release latch Prewash detergent compartment. Maximum 200ml powder or 100ml liquid. Grate Fabric conditioner compartment. 120ml maximum Fabric conditioner exit channel (viewed from the rear of the Choose a suitable detergent...
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Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the WARNING: manufacturer’s recommended amount ● Do not put any of detergent should be measured and item(s) into added to the main detergent compart- ment (II symbol) (max. 400ml). the drawer other than detergents that are...
Wash programmes Progress indicators On-Off / Selecting a wash programme Switch the machine ‘On’ by pressing the ‘ON/OFF Pause’ button. To begin the selected programme press ‘START/CANCEL’ . In order to switch the machine off at the end of the wash programme press the ‘ON/OFF Pause’...
Wash programmes To select a programme to suit your individual requirements use the following series of tables, explaining the wash programme buttons and programme details. The programmes have been listed by Fabric Type. The programme times ‘Time to End’ . .. For each wash programme and option(s) selected the machine automatically calculates the estimated programme length ‘Time to End’...
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Wash programmes Fabric type - Acrylics and Synthetics Display Window Wash Press shows Label Button Acrylics Acrylics and tri-acetate blends Once of these fabrics with wool, polyester and wool blends Synthetics Coloured nylon, polyester, acrylic and cotton mixtures, Twice cotton or viscose with special finishes, coloured polyester and cotton mixtures.
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Wash programmes Fabric type - Super Wash Cottons Display Wash Press Window Label Button shows Once Fabric type - Cottons, Fast Wash Display Wash Press Window Label Button shows Once Twice Fabric type - Cottons and Delicates, Rinse and Spin programmes Display Press Window...
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Child Lock button Choosing an option button The features listed below are all available with any wash programme selected. Stored Programme ● This option allows you to store your favourite programme for when you next want to use it. Only one programme can be stored in this function. To store a programme: Load your machine and add detergents.
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Any of the following optional wash features can be selected after the wash programme selection. To choose an optional wash feature, press the option button once or in some cases scroll through the options given in the display window. Note: If the option selected is not available with the programme you have selected, an audible beep will sound briefly.
Rinse Hold ● This option holds clothes in the final rinse water, keeping them fresh until you are ready to complete the programme To use this option press the ‘Rinse Hold’ button once, illuminates in the display window above the ‘Rinse Hold’ option button. Complete the final spin by pressing the ‘Rinse Hold’...
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Variable Spin button Extra Rinse button Variable Temperature button The following options can be selected to alter the nature of the chosen wash programme by changing the spin speed, number of rinses or the programme temperature. To choose a control option press the option button and scroll through the option menu’s, following the display window prompts.
Cleaning and maintenance Removing and cleaning the dispenser drawer and WARNINGS: compartments ● Do not clean Note: You should clean the dispenser any part of drawer regularly. your machine Pull the dispenser drawer out until it with abrasive reaches its stop. cleaners, Press the drawer scouring...
Troubleshooting... In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine, the following guide may help you to get your machine working correctly straight away. .. The machine will not start... ● Close the door. Check that the machine has power.
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If the machine is still not working contact Hotpoint Service, see the back page.
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70 Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
“No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
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Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK: 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 www.hotpoint.co.uk 01/2005 - 195042068.03...
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