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Hotpoint Ultima 6kg Ultima manual

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  • Page 1

    T o the Installer: Bef ore installation, f ill in the product details on the back co ver of this book. The inf ormation can be f ound on the rating plate. T o the User: Y ou must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them f or f uture ref erence. Instructions f or Installation and Use 6kg W asher Dr yer[...]

  • Page 2

    Description ● Please record the Model number and Serial number of your machine on the back cover of this book f or future ref erence. - The Serial number can be f ound on the inside door trim. Back f eet Mains cable Cold water inlet points and attached fill hoses (blue connectors) Drainage hose Hooked end support ‘Y’ piece connector Rating pl[...]

  • Page 3

    Cont ents Description, 2 W ash L abels Explained, 4 Installation, 5-8 Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Location Levelling W ater connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Bef ore you start using your machine Control Panel Features, 9 Programmes and Option Modifiers, 10-16 Starting a wash and dr y programme Drying Programme table Spec[...]

  • Page 4

    W ash L abels Explained The number inside the wash tub shows the maximum water temperat ure, 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 . T wo bars mean the clothes need a mild wash action, but can be spun and rinsed normally . Such items should not be [...]

  • Page 5

    Installation 5 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation W ash Labels Explained Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong - T roubleshooting Service GB ! Read these instructions carefully: the f ollowing pages contain important inf ormation on installation and[...]

  • Page 6

    Installation Did you know?... ● ...the transit fixings are fitt ed to ensure that your machine i s undamaged during delivery . ● ...both of the transit fixings MUST BE removed bef ore using the machine, be sure to remove TWO bolts, TWO washers, TWO rubber grommets and T WO nylon spacers, not doing so will lead to ex cessive vibration, mo vement[...]

  • Page 7

    W ater Connection Connecting the cold water inlet hoses with the ‘Y’ piece connector . ! Remember: please use the new hoses supplied, fitted to the machine. Old hoses may cause leaks due to worn out washers or may be split due to water pressure. ! Remember: This is a c old-f ill machine... BO TH fill hoses (blue connectors) fitted to the rear o[...]

  • Page 8

    Installation Drainage Connection ! Although you may need to move the hooked end support along the grey drainage hose, DO NO T remove it. ! Whichever drainage method you use, make sure that the hooked end support is fixed level to, or above the ‘Plumbing Indicator Line’ ( see Description page 2). W e recommend one of the f ollowing: Standpipe me[...]

  • Page 9

    Control Panel F eatures 9 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation W ash Labels Explained Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong - T roubleshooting Service GB Ultima Ultima control panel f eatures ● Option buttons: T o select the options available ( see [...]

  • Page 10

    Star ting a Programme ! Do not allow children to play with the machine or tamper with the controls. ! Do not overload the machine. This may damage the laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. The maximum load (Cotton) is 6kg WASH / 5kg DRY . ! Do not try to open the dispenser drawer during any programme. ! Do not try to open the machine door whe[...]

  • Page 11

    Drying Setting drying programmes Independent drying only programme: 1. Remove the wet laundry and in drum dosing ball (if used) until the correct ‘Drying Weight Load’ ( see Dr ying table, below ) is left in the drum. Close the door until it clicks shut. 2. Press the ON/OFF Pause button to turn the machine on (‘On’ shows on the display). 3. [...]

  • Page 12

    Impor tant inf ormation Operating the machine ! T o improve the lif e expectanc y of your machine, it is recommended that you do not stop or cancel your programme during the drying cycle. ! It is recommended that you allow the programme to complete its full cycle, which includes completing the ‘cool tumble’ . ! A 20 minute ‘cool tumble’ is [...]

  • Page 13

    Programme T able Programme T able * Programme setting f or test in accordance with IEC 50229 and EN 50229 Label Programme Programme T ype / F abric Description T emp Max Appro xim ate Soil Level Spin Av ailable Recommended Selector (˚C) Load Programme Speed Options Detergent Button (kg) Time (h : min) 1 P THREE Hygienic For hard wearing heat resis[...]

  • Page 14

    Option Modif iers and Special F eatures 14 GB Special f eatures ! Not all special f eatures can be used on all programmes - ( see Programme T able f or option availability ). ● Fast W ash: The Fast Wash programmes are designed f or lightly soiled loads delivering quick results f or smaller loads, using less energy . For loads with stains or incre[...]

  • Page 15

    Option Modif iers and Special F eatures 15 Description Contents Programmes and Option Modifiers Control Panel Features Installation W ash Labels Explained Detergents and L aundry Care and Maintenance Prec autions and Advice Something Wrong - T roubleshooting Service GB Option modifiers ! Not all options can be used on all programmes - ( see Program[...]

  • Page 16

    Automatic f eatures Unbalanced load detection The machine has an inbuilt f eature to prevent it from spinning too f ast 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. If this is not possible and an unbalanced load remains the s[...]

  • Page 17

    Certain laundr y products work better in some machines than othe rs . At Hotpoint we know this is true because we’ve done the research to prove it. W e used real everyday clothes and ran tests to find out which washing powder works best with Hotpoint. The results proved that Hotpoint and Ariel produces the best washing results on all your clothes[...]

  • Page 18

    Care and maintenanc e Cleaning ! Unplug your machine when cleaning it and bef ore all maintenance operations. ! Do not clean any par t of the machine with abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids , any bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage. ● Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior sur f aces of the appliance. ● Clea[...]

  • Page 19

    Prec autions and advic e General saf ety ● Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. ● This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions. ● Do not overload or underload the machine. In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundr y and the m[...]

  • Page 20

    Prec autions and advic e Saf ety advice ! This machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international saf ety regulations. The follo wing inf ormation is provided f or your saf ety and should be read carefully . ● This machine is designed f or domestic use only . ● Bef ore using your machine make sure that the T WO trans[...]

  • Page 21

    Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting The machine won’t star t: (Nothing lights up on the control panel). The display on the control panel lights up but the wash cycle will not start. The machine f ails to fill with water . The machine does not drain or spin (during the first was h cycle , after installation). The machine does not drain or spin (al[...]

  • Page 22

    Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting There is too much f oam in the drum during the wash cycle . Steam is coming from the dispenser drawer . The machine makes a noise or vibrates too much during the spin cycle. The machine leaks: Not all the detergent has been flushed out of the dispenser drawer . The dispenser drawer will not close properly or is c[...]

  • Page 23

    Something Wrong? - T roubleshooting 23 Section 3: Specif ic Error Messages on the LCD Display Y our machine carries out automatic checks at various stages of the wash cycles - Error messages will be displayed on the control panel to indicate there is something wrong. The error message displayed is dependent upon which machine you have: ‘tap’ ic[...]

  • Page 24

    Spare Parts This is a complex machine. R epairing it yourself or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty . Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine. The spare parts have been designed exclus[...]