Hotpoint 6kg Ultima Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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.
If this is not possible and an unbalanced load remains the spin speed will be reduced, depending on the amount
of unbalance detected. This is to prevent the machine from damaging itself or its surroundings and to prevent
excessive noise from the machine.
! If the spin result is unsatisfactory following a reduced spin speed attempt to rectify the unbalanced load, then
on completion of the programme the load can be redistributed evenly in the drum by hand. Select a spin cycle.
Note:
Do not attempt to spin heavy or absorbent single items as the machine cannot distribute these evenly.
If you need to wash a single item you will need to add some other items as ballast to allow the machine to distribute
the load evenly throughout the drum.
No water detection
The machine will automatically detect if it cannot take in water and will notify you by flashing the ‘tap’ icon
and showing ‘H20’ on the LCD display.
If this occurs please check the appliance is plumbed in correctly, with both fill hoses fitted to the c
old water supply
using the ‘Y’ piece connector (see Installation ‘Water connection’).
Energy saving and water levels
Modern machines are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
To achieve this water levels are kept to a minimum to ensure they are economic and use the lowest energy
possible. Unlike older appliances you will not see high water levels in the drum during washing.
! We recommend always washing as close to a full load as possible (see Programmes Table for the maximum
load size of your selected programme).
Option Modifiers and
Special Features
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Option modifiers
Drying Heat:
- This control option can be used to select High Heat for drying.
High heat (for drying cottons) can be selected by pressing the ‘Drying Heat’ button. The display window will
show High Heat or Low Heat. If high heat is not selected the programme will default to a low heat setting.
Timed Drying:
- This control option can be used to select a time for drying.
The time for drying will be illuminated in the display window when you press the ‘Timed’ button. This is based on
time from 0 minutes to 180 minutes. By pressing the ‘Timed’ button again you will hear a bleep and the time will
have been reduced from 180 minutes to 150 minutes. Keep pressing the button and you will see the time reduce
in steps, down to ‘OFF’.
Sensor Drying:
- This control option can be used to select one of three levels of sensor drying.
The sensor level for drying will be illuminated in the display window when you press the ‘Sensor Dry’ button:
Level one is ‘Cupboard Dry’ and should be used if you want laundry to be very dry. This is recommended for
items such as towels and bathrobes.
Level two is ‘Hanger Dry’ and should be used if you want to dry items ready to put away.
Level three is “Iron Dry’ and should be used if you want to dry items to be slightly damp, for ease of ironing.
To select a Wash and Dry programme:
Select a wash programme, then a drying programme by following the above steps.
Wash and Dry is not available with the 25˚C Handwash, Wool, 30˚C Silks and Drain programmes.