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Water Connection
Connecting the water inlet hose supplied.
Remember that this is a cold-fill machine and the
water inlet hose MUST be fitted to the rear of the
machine and the cold water supply. Please use the new
hose supplied (located inside the drum). Old hoses
may cause leasks due to worn out washers or may
split due to water pressure .
- Before making the connections to the cold water
supply, allow the water to run freely from the cold
water supply tap until it is completely clear.
- Connect the straight end to the hose connector to
the cold water supply tap
until tight.
- Coonnect the angled end
of the hose to the
washing machines cold
water inlet point, situated
at the top right hand side
on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
Turn the cold water supply tap on and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.
Levelling
Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not
adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level.
! The machine should be levelled from side to side
and from front to back.
1. Move your machine into its final location, talking
care not to trap or kink the hoses.
2. Turn one or both front feet
counter-clockwise by hand until
the feet cannot be turned any more.
When adjusting the feet, use a
spirit level to check the
machine stands level, from side to
side and from front to back.
The spring on each foot will stop
them coming loose.
! If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet
in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation
beneath the machine.
Did you know?...
...the most common cause of problems with water connection is that the customer has not turned the
supply tap on.
...it is very important to ensure that your hoses or cables are not kinked or squashed when the machine is
pushed back into its location, as this can lead to your machine failing to fill or empty the water.
...the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the feet not being adjusted correctly to
level the machine.
We recofitting a 3/4 sealing cap to
the hot water supply tap (if present),
to ensure there are no leaks. Sealing
caps can be purchased from
Hotpoint Service on 08709 077 077
or all good DIY and Plumbing outlets.
Benefits of cold fill
Modern detergents are designed to give the best
cleaning results at low temperatures. Biological
detergents contain enzymes which are active between
30 °C and 53 °C, giving greater results at lower
temperatures.
Cold water relaxes fabrics, whilst hot water can
seal in stains.
Improved stain removal with cold water.
The most commonly used programme at present is
40 °C, which will take on cold water even if hot and
cold were available.
You can heat the water required to finish the wash
cycle, which makes it more economical than taking
water heated in a tank by an immersion heater or
gas boiler.
Hints and tips
Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.
The water pressure at the supply tap must be within
the values indicated in the Technical Details table
(see page 17 ).
If the water inlet hose is not long enough, you can
purchase an extended hose from Hotpoint Service on
08709 077 077.
Always use a new inlet hose.
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year,
replace if cracked as worn hoses could split under
water pressure.
Turn on the water supply and check that the
connections do not leak. If there is a leak, turn
off the water supply, disconnect the hoses and
check that the sealing washers are in place.
Refit the hoses and turn on the water supply.
Installation