Installation and User Instructions for the Aquarius Range For everyone you’ll ever be WMA48 WMA46 WMA44 WMA42 WMA40 WMM39
Congratulations on choosing Aquarius!! Model WMA48 shows the maximum features available on an Aquarius washing machine. Model WMA48 Dispenser drawer Please record the Model number and the Serial number of your machine on the Back Cover of the book for future reference. Control panel 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... Washcare tips and a simple step by step guide to using your machine. Guidance on getting the most out of your wash using powders, liquids, tablets and fabric conditioners. Select a programme for any wash including automatic functions, pre-wash, economy loads, variable temperature and spin speeds.
Safety first SAFETY 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. ● Do not plug your machine into a socket when your hands are wet.
Remove the polystyrene block... After removing the packaging from the machine, make sure that the polystyrene block (figure 1) has come away from the underside of the machine, with the polystyrene base. figure 1 INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE If it has not come away, carefully lower the machine on its side onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove the polystyrene block (see figure 2). You may need a second person to help you lower and raise the machine.
2. Remove the transit fixings... INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE Location of transit bolts. Firstly, unhook the grey drainage hose and proceed as follows, taking care not to loosen the hot and cold water fill hoses. WARNINGS: ● Before you use the machine, remove the two transit bolts complete with spacers. If you do not do this, damage may occur to your machine. Keep the parts in case you need them for future transportation.
3. Connect your machine to the electricity supply Changing the plug If you need to change your plug if it does not fit your socket; isolate the machine from the mains supply. Cut off the supplied plug and safely dispose of the discarded plug. Note: If you change the plug, the colour of wires in the mains lead may not match the colour of the markings which show the different terminals in the plug. You must wire it as shown below.
INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE 4. Connect your machine to the water supply... WARNINGS: ● The temperature of your hot water supply should ideally be 60°C and no higher than 70°C as this could cause damage to your laundry and the machine. ● Do not connect the machine to a single outlet instantaneous water heater. ● Your hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150 psi (21 - 1034 kPa). ● The water supply taps should be accessible when the machine is installed.
5.Connect the machine to a drainage system... Cut off end figure 3 Hose clip WARNINGS: ● Take care when using the sink drainage system. The discharge water may be very hot. ● Do not position the standpipe near an electrical socket. ● Flooding could occur if any part of the installation is not carried out correctly. INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE ● Take care when you remove the drain hose from the clips on the back of the machine.
6. Move the machine into position... INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE WARNING: ● Do not drag or lift the machine by it’s door. Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving it. To help you we have fitted wheels to the bottom rear of the machine. ● Please take care not to damage any floor coverings when moving the machine. ● When moving the machine, take care not to kink or damage the hoses at the back of machine. 7.Adjust the feet...
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. Washcare tips... ● Your machine can wash a maximum load of 6kg (cotton). ● Do not overload the machine (maximum load 6kg).
A typical wash programme ATYPICALWASH PROGRAMME your laundry into groups by washcare labels. Load the 1 Sort machine, making sure that clothes are not trapped in the door. WARNINGS: ● Do not allow children to play with the machine or tamper with the controls. ● Do not overload the machine! It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. ● Do not try to open the door when the door indicator light is on. ● Do not open the dispenser drawer during any programme.
The dispenser IMPORTANT INFORMATION. We have set the detergent retaining flap, in the main detergent compartment to dispense powder detergent only. If you want to dispense liquid detergent put the retaining flap in its ‘down’ position. Prewash detergent compartment. Maximum 200ml powder or 100ml liquid. Fabric conditioner compartment. 120ml maximum Main detergent compartment. Maximum 400ml powder or 200ml liquid. Grate Fabric conditioner exit channel (viewed from the rear of the dispenser drawer).
THE DISPENSER WARNING: ● Do not put any item(s) into the drawer other than detergents that are designed to be released from the drawer as they may cause damage or blockage. 14 Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent should be measured and added to the dispenser drawer (max. 400ml). Dispensing liquid detergent The liquid retaining flap is preset for adding powder detergent.
Wash programmes Door Locked Indicator Light OFF position Progress indicators ‘!’ STOP/CHANGE programme PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS ‘START’ button Programme selector dial On-Off / Selecting a programme The machine is switched on, by turning the programme selector dial WARNINGS: away from the ‘OFF’ position, to your selected programme. To start the ● Do not try to programme press and release the ‘START’ button. When the programme has finished return the programme selector dial to open the the ‘OFF’ position.
Wash programme dial Turn from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need. Wash Fabric Programme label Universal Pre-wash Programme A Wash temp. ˚C Maximum *Approx.
Options Option Buttons Variable spin speed dial Variable temperature dial Choosing an option button To choose an option, press the button and you will see a light come on above the button. Press again to cancel, and the light will go out. You cannot alter the options once the machine is running. Time Saver... use this option for... ● Saving up to a third on the programme time. This is not available with Fast Wash, Rinse and Spin or Spin only programmes. Extra Rinse... use this option for...
Options Variable spin speed This is only available on Models WMA48, WMA46 and WMM39 Use this control to reduce the programme spin speed only. If you leave this in the maximum position (WMA48 1400, WMA46 1300 or WMM39 1400), the spin will be the maximum which is appropriate for whatever wash programme you have chosen. When the wash has finished return the dial to the original setting. Note: You cannot alter the spin speed while the machine is spinning.
Cleaning and maintenance WARNINGS: ● Do not clean any part of your machine with abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine based bleach or metal polish as they may cause damage. ● Do not try to clean any part of the dispenser drawer while the machine is working. Removing and cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments Note: You should clean the dispenser drawer regularly. 1 Pull the dispenser drawer out until it reaches its stop.
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. Choose a programme and press the ‘START’ button. If after two seconds the ‘Door Locked’ indicator light is not lit, check to see: i) If the machine is plugged in and switched ‘ON’. ii) If the socket is OK. Try another appliance in the socket to check.
Troubleshooting... The machine makes a noise or vibrates during a spin programme... If the noise is very loud you should check whether: i) You have removed the transit bolts. ii) You have removed the polystyrene block. iii)You have correctly adjusted the feet to stabilize the machine. iv)You have removed loose items such as coins from pockets, as these can rattle about inside the machine drum and cause damage. The laundry has not spun dry...
Hotpoint guarantee “Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back” We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
After sales service “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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