Wash Labels Explained The number inside the wash tub shows the maximum water temperature, in ˚C. If there are no bars, the garment can be spun and rinsed as normal. One bar indicates a reduced spin speed programme should be used. Two bars mean the clothes need a mild wash action, but can be spun and rinsed normally.
Washing Machine Description Ultima Detergent dispenser drawer Ultima control panel features Option buttons: To select the options available (see Programme Table and Option Modifiers). LCD display: Shows all information relating to your programme selections: wash temperature and spin speed, chosen options, along with time remaining. It will also indicate if the door is locked (when ‘keyhole’ symbol lit, the door cannot be opened) and the stage of the programme the machine has reached (wash, rinse or spin).
Not for Wool or Silk garments (use the special programmes for those materials). Handwash Wool Approved: The wool wash cycle on Hotpoint machines has been tested and approved by the Woolmark company for washing garments labelled as ‘hand wash’, provided that the ‘garments’ are washed in accordance to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this machine.
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Programmes and Option Modifiers Option modifiers Selecting options and their function Wash Enhance: Use this option to select a more intensive wash programme for the cotton 60˚C and cotton 40˚C for more heavily soiled items. Additionally, use this option on the machine wash wool programme to select the special Handwash wool programme for wool items that are not marked as machine washable.
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Programmes and Option Modifiers Option modifiers Selecting options and their function Prewash: Use Prewash to loosen heavy soil deposits on laundry. Selecting this option will run a short 30˚ wash cycle before the selected main wash programme. Add detergent to both the prewash and main wash compartments of the dispenser drawer.
Programmes and Option Modifiers Programme Table *Programme setting for test in accordance with IEC 60456 and EN 60456 Label Programme Programme Type / Fabric Selector Button THREE Hygienic TIMES White Cotton Superwash ONCE Colourfast Cotton Everyday TWICE Colourfast Cotton TWICE Standard Colourfast Cotton (IEC 60456*) Fast Wash...
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Approximate Required Soil Level Programme Additional Time (h : min) Option 2 : 30 Normal 2 : 20 Heavy 1 : 30 Light to Normal 2 : 00 Wash Normal to Enhance Heavy 1 : 00 Light 1 : 15 Light to Normal 1 : 45...
Two examples of maximum wash loads for different types of fabric: Did you know that with Hotpoint and Ariel you’ll get the best washing results? Certain laundry products work better in some machines than others. At Hotpoint we know this is true because we’ve done the research to prove it.
Programmes and Option Modifiers Automatic features Unbalanced load detection The machine has an inbuilt feature to prevent it from spinning too fast with an unbalanced load. When an unbalanced load is detected, the machine will attempt to redistribute the load in order to balance it evenly to achieve full spin speed.
Troubleshooting If your machine seems not to be working, go through the following troubleshooting suggestions before you call your Service Centre (see Service). Problem: The machine won’t start? The wash cycle won’t start? The machine fails to fill with water? The machine does not drain or spin? The machine makes a...
Possible causes / Solution: The door is not fully closed, please close fully to start cycle. Where 000 is the number (please contact Hotpoint Service and quote the number). Did you select a short spin programme? Did you reduce the spin speed of the selected programme? (see Programmes and Option Modifiers).
Safety Advice This machine is designed for domestic use only. Before using your machine make sure that the two transit bolts and spacers have been removed (see Installation Guide). Any electrical work necessary to install this machine should be carried out by a qualified electrician. Do not plug your machine into a socket when your hands are wet.
Technical Details Technical details chart Model numbers Dimensions Capacity Electric Connections Spin Speed Control programme according to IEC60456 with Wash Enhance This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives: - 72/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments. - 89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC &...
Service Before calling the Service Centre: Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the machine and call the Service Centre closest to you. You will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.
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