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- Page 1 Instruction Manual For Model WMTL80 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Top Loader Washing Machine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time.
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Page 2: Safety First
Safety First 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. Dispose of packaging materials carefully and keep them well away from children. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Programme 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. Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance. -
Page 4: Electricity Supply
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 a new lead is carried out by a qualified electrician. -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete. You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse. Follow these 5 steps for a trouble free installation: 1. - Page 6 2. Remove Transit Bolts... BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE MACHINE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED BELOW. These operations involve removing four transit fixing bolts that immobilise the tub of your machine during transportation. These “unpacking” operations are compulsory for safety reasons. Please retain all packaging components as they must be replaced...
- Page 7 5. Connect to the Water Supply... Water inlet: Minimum water pressure: 0.05 MPa or 0.5 bars Maximum water pressure: 1MPa or 10 bars The temperature of the incoming household hot water supply should ideally be 60°C and no higher than 70°C as this could cause damage to both your laundry and appliance. The water supply taps must be easily accessible when the appliance is installed.
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Page 8: Getting To Know Your
6. Connect to a Drainage System... Connect up the drain hose, after fitting the hooked end support supplied in the machine. Do not position standpipe near an electrical outlet. For drainage into a standard worktop sink ensure the outlet pipe has a minimum bore of 32mm. -
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Appliance
Getting to Know Your Appliance The Controls Programme Selection Knob and Programme Start Temperature Control Knob Variable Spin Time Saver Rinse Hold Extra Rinse On / Off Button Mains On / Off Indicator Light Lid Locked Indicator Light How to open and close the drum Lift the external lid and Open the drum, using both hands. -
Page 10: Programme
Getting to Know Your Appliance Functions 1. Programme Selection knob... WARNINGS Do not overload appliance! It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. Fig.1 Fig.2 2. Temperature control knob... 3. Variable Spin... Note: We recommend on completion of your programme that you switch off the appliance by pressing the ‘ON/OFF’... - Page 11 Getting to Know Your Appliance Functions 4. Time Saver... Pressing this button reduces the length of wash by up to 30%. This option cannot be used on the Special Programmes or the Wool and Silk Programmes. 5. Rinse Hold... This is a useful option which prevents delicate and synthetic items from creasing when you are unable to remove the washing at the end of the wash cycle.
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Page 12: Choosing A Wash Programme
WARNING: Release hold on results, if possible combine unsatisfactory wash results. Hotpoint recommend the Persil range of detergent products IMPORTANT: To cancel the wash programme you one of the symbols... -
Page 13: Washcare Tips
Your machine can wash a maximum load of 5kg (cotton). Do not overload the machine (maximum load 5kg). In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundry and the machine. We strongly recommend that you do not wash underwired bras in this machine. Should the wires become detached it could cause damage to your clothes and the machine. -
Page 14: Automatic Safety Features
Automatic Safety Features... Programme Reset Your machine has an electronic control, which memorises the programme is selected. This will allow the machine to continue the selected programme from where it was interrupted, for instance after a power cut. Lid Open Safety Devices Once the washing cycle starts, the Lid Locked indicator light will come on and the lid of your machine is locked. -
Page 15: Opening The Machine
Opening the Machine Ensure that the On/Off button is in the ‘OFF’ position. Raise the external lid and open completely. Adding Detergent (1) Pre-wash (powder) , (2) Main wash cycle (powder or liquid) (3) Fabric conditioner and (4) Laundry Bleach Normal washing powders Liquid detergents We recommend that you use the graduated beaker provided with most washing products for... -
Page 16: Cleaning
Cleaning Removing and Cleaning the Detergent Compartment IMPORTANT Disconnect from the Note: It is advisable to clean the detergent compartment electricity supply regularly. To do this: before cleaning as well as carrying out any type of maintenance procedure. WARNING Do not clean any part of your appliance with abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids,... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Incidents may occasionally occur when you are using your appliance, if so, check the following points: My appliance does not work Check: the mains on/off button has been pressed. Is the indicator light lit? water and power supplies the fuse that the lid is closed a programme has been selected Machine will not start... -
Page 18: Hotpoint Guarantee
For 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. -
Page 19: After Sales Service
“No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint 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. -
Page 20: Key Contacts
Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Help Desk (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: (Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri &...
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