Hotpoint FEW10 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS on INSTALLATION & USE for the FIRST EDITION RANGE
FEW14, FEW12, FEW10
Hotpoint recommends, for your own safety and to ensure you get the best possible results from your
Washing Machine, you read through this booklet and follow these steps thoroughly.
Choose a location for your washing
machine where possible on a solid floor,
with the electrical sockets and water
supply tap easily accessible.
Allow sufficient space: 600mm width,
600m depth and 900mm height.
DO NOT install in a bath or shower
room.
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance, remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
STEP 1
A wash chart is provided to help you to
select your required programme.
Examples given for the maximum washing load
weight for different fabric types.
STEP 4
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Electrical Guide
Programme Selector Dial
Read through this section to familiarise
yourself with the different
compartments within the dispenser
drawer.
STEP 3 Dispenser Drawer
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s dosage
recommendations.
All available optional wash features are
explained within this section - These
allow you to adjust your selected wash
programme to suit your needs.
STEP 6 Options Guide
How to start your selected programme
and how to stop or change the
programme if so required.
STEP 5 Using your Machine
NOTE: Progress indicator lights show what stage in
the programme cycle has been reached.
STEP 8 Troubleshooting
A picture guide provides a clear
explanation how to set a wash
programme.
DO NOT overload the washing machine.
STEP 7 A Typical Wash Programme
NOTE: Hotpoint recommend, on completion of
your programme, that you switch off both the
electricity and water supply to the appliance.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting
section if you have any problems when
using your washing machine.
There may be nothing wrong!
NOTE: In addition to the temperature of the
incoming water, the selection of optional wash
features will affect the programme times.
READ BEFORE
CONTACTING
SERVICE!
Dispose of packaging material in a safe
place and remove any labels.
Please read instructions thoroughly to
ensure you understand each stage
before you begin.
Remember you may be charged for a service call if a
problem with your washing machine is caused by
incorrect installation or misuse.
STEP 2 Installation Guide

Getting to Know your Appliance
Plumbing Indicator Line label
Cold Water inlet point and attached
Fill Hose (Blue connector)
Control Panel
Interlocking door
and release lever
Rating Plate
Mains Cable
Drainage Hose
Hooked End Support
Dispenser Drawer
Front Adjustable Feet
Back Feet
Cleaning the Exterior:
Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of the
appliance.
Cleaning the Door Bowl:
Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly with a soft cloth.
A build up of soap powder and water hardness residue may result in
water leaking from the door.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer & Compartments:
It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly:
1Pull the drawer out until it reaches its stop.
2Press the drawer release latch
down to remove the dispenser
drawer.
4Relocate the dispenser drawer and push it
firmly back into place.
3
AB
Clean and dry the
dispenser drawer,
syphons, grate and
fabric conditioner exit
channel (A).
Also, regularly clean the
outlet pipe area (B).
●Do not try to clean any
part of the dispenser
drawer while the machine
is working.
WARNINGS:
●Do not clean any part of the
machine with abrasive cleaners,
scouring agents, acids, any
bleaches or metal polish, as
they may cause damage.
Key Contacts
After Sales Service
Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and
services we offer.
Extended Warranties
UK: 08709 088 088
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Genuine Parts and Accessories
UK: 08709 077 077
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Saturday, 8.30am to 12 noon
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: [phone]
Repair Service and Information Desk
UK: 08709 066 066
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm
Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the following information:
The Model number (which can be found on
the control panel)
The Serial number (which can be found on the
inner door trim)
Two Transit Fixings (!BOTH must be
removed before you use your machine).

Electricity Supply
WARNING: The appliance must be earthed.
CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following
EEC directives:
Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
Fuses
Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13 amp (13A) fuse. If
you need to replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A)
and ASTA approved to BS1362.To change the fuse lift the holder to
vertical position and lift the fuse out. To replace the fuse, insert the
fuse and push fuse holder down into the locked position. Correct
replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of
plug.
WARNING: Do not use the plug unless the fuse holder is in the locked
position and the top cover firmly replaced.
Changing the Mains Lead
If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one, contact
Hotpoint Service UK on: 08709 066 066 or
www.theservicecentre.co.uk (or in the Republic of Ireland on: 1850
302 200). A charge will be made.
We strongly advise that fitting a new lead is carried out by a qualified
electrician.
Seek professional advice if you need to use an extension lead.
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. DO NOT plug into any other
socket.
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:
Green and yellow (Earth)
wire to terminal marked ‘E’,
symbol , or coloured
green and yellow.
Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.
13A ASTA approved fuse to
BS1362.
Brown (Live) wire to terminal
marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
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YOUR MACHINE WILL BE NOISY IF THE TWO FRONT
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ADJUSTED SO THE MACHINE STANDS FIRM AND LE
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STEP 1 STEP 2
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Models
Dimensions
Capacity
Electric
Connections
Spin Speed
Control
programmes
according to
IEC456
directive
FEW14
FEW12
FEW10
59.5cm wide
85cm high
60cm deep
from 1 to 5.5kg
voltage 220/240 Volts 50Hz
maximum absorbed power:
1700W-2100W
up to 1400rpm - FEW14
up to 1200rpm - FEW12
up to 1000rpm - FEW10
programme D
temperature 60˚C
run with a 5.5kg load
When adjusting the feet, use a spirit level to check the machi
n
side to side and from front to back.
- Move your machine into its
f
(take care not to trap or kink
- Turn one or both front feet a
hand, until the feet cannot b
e
- The spring on each foot will
s
loose.
If it is placed on a fitted carpet, adjust the feet to ensure t
h
ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Installation
3DRAINAGE SYSTEM... we recommend one of the following:
NOTE: ALTHOUGH YOU MAY NEED TO
MOVE THE HOOKED END SUPPORT
ALONG THE GREY DRAINAGE HOSE,
DO NOTREMOVE IT.
WHICHEVER DRAINAGE METHOD
YOU USE, MAKE SURE THAT THE
HOOKED END SUPPORT IS FIXED
LEVEL TO, OR ABOVE THE ‘PLUMBING
INDICATOR LINE’*
(*see Getting to Know your Appliance)
W
O FRONT FEET ARE NOT
M
AND LEVEL.
1REMOVE TWO TRANSIT FIXINGS... Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings.
IMPORTANT:
Situated, one either
side of the rear panel,
BOTH transit bolts
(complete with
spacers) MUST be
removed before use...
Failure to do so may
cause damage to
your machine!
STANDPIPE METHOD UNDER SINK METHOD
OR
Attach the GREY
drainage hose to the
under sink drainage
unit securely, using a
hose clip.
Fix the hooked
end support at
a minimum
800mm from
the floor.
cut off the blocked
end of the under sink
drainage unit.
6READY...
TO CHECK ALL PARTS O
F
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF Y
O
RUN PROGRAMME ‘C’
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5CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY...
PLUG YOUR MACHINE INTO AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET WHICH IS
EASILY ACCESSIBLE. SWITCH ON.
NOTE: Hotpoint recommend
extension leads are not used.
Move your machine into position,
take care not to trap or kink the
hoses.
WITH
O
W
THIS WILL TAKE APPR
OX
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Standpipe height:
minimum 500mm
from the floor.
Insert drainage hose
approximately 100mm
into the standpipe.
✗
It is important the transit
bolt and spacer come out
intact (see pic).
! Repeat steps to remove
the second transit bolt.
Unscrew the
bolt using a
13mm spanner.
STOP when 3
threads can be
seen.
Hold, slide
sideways and
pull to remove.
For safety,insert
one of the
plastic covers
(supplied with
your machine)
over the hole.
800mm
from floor
Hooked End Support
c
k the machine stands level... from
ine into its final location
trap or kink the hoses.
h
front feet anti-clockwise by
e
et cannot be turned any more.
ch foot will stop them coming
t
to ensure that there is adequate

2CONNECT TO THE COLD
WATER SUPPLY...
The Dispenser Drawer
STEP 3
ii
i
Index:
1. Drawer release latch
2. Pre-wash detergent compartment
Maximum 200ml powder or
100ml liquid
3. Main detergent compartment
Maximum 400ml powder or
200ml liquid
4. Grate
5. Fabric conditioner compartment
120ml maximum
1
2
3
4
5
PLEASE USE THE NEW HOSE SUPPLIED, FITTED
TO THE MACHINE.
Old hoses may
cause leaks due to
worn out washers.
Check the cold
water supply is
running freely...
Connect fill hose (Blue
connector) to the cold
water supply tap.
TURN COLD WATER
SUPPLY TAP ON...
DO NOT REMOVE!
Y
to the
nage
sing a
...
PARTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND TO THOROUGHLY
SIDE OF YOUR MACHINE:
MME ‘C’ (refer to ‘Programme Selector Dial’, STEP 4).
WITHOUT ANY LAUNDRY
WITHOUT ANY DETERGENT
and
KE APPROXIMATELY 2hours 30minutes TO COMPLETE
✗
WARNING:
●Do not put any items into
the drawer, other than
detergents designed to be
released from the drawer, as
they may cause damage or
blockage.
Adding Fabric Conditioner
Dispensing Powder Detergent
Dispensing Liquid Detergent
To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer’s
recommended amount of detergent should be measured
and added to the main detergent compartment (II symbol)
(max. 400ml).
Pour the recommended amount of fabric conditioner into the
compartment (flower symbol).
Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Pre-wash Programmes A and B
When selecting programmes A or B add detergent to both the pre-wash
compartment (Isymbol) and the main wash compartment (II symbol).
DO NOT use in drum dosing devices with Pre-wash programmes A and B.
We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as provided by your
detergent manufacturer.

Programme Selector Dial
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply and selection of any Optional Wash Feature, ie. Energy
Save, will affect the programme times*. Turn the programme selector dial from ‘OFF’ to the programme you need...
NOTE:
When the programme
has finished, return
the programme
selector dial to the
‘OFF’ position.
WEIGHT OF
WASH LOAD
Two examples of
maximum wash loads
for different types of
fabric:
2 Bath Towels
5 Shirts
6 Blouses
1 Pair of Pyjamas
4 Items of
Underwear
COTTON
= 5.5kg
2 Children’s Dresses
4 Shirts
4 Blouses
1 Pair of Pyjamas
4 Items of
Underwear
SYNTHETIC
= 3kg
Wash Fabric Temp. Max. Approximate Spin
label ˚C dry load programme time* speed
White Cotton, Heavy soil 95 5.5kg Fast
Cotton, Heavy soil 40 5.5kg Fast
White Cotton & Linen 2 hours 20minutes -
without special finishes. 95 5.5kg 2 hours 30minutes Fast
Colourfast cotton, linen or
viscose without special 60 5.5kg 2 hours 5minutes - Fast
finishes 2 hours 15minutes
Non-colourfast cotton, 1 hour 40minutes -
linen or viscose 40 5.5kg 1 hour 55minutes Fast
Synthetics
coloured nylon, polyester,
acrylic and cotton mixtures,
cotton or viscose with special
finishes, coloured polyester 1 hour 5minutes -
and cotton mixtures 50 3kg 1 hour 15 minutes Slow
Acrylics
acrylics and tri-acetate blends
of these fabrics with wool,
polyester and wool blends 40 3kg 40 - 50minutes Slow
Wool
Shrink resistant machine 1 hour 15minutes -
washable wool, woollen 40 1.5kg 1 hour 25minutes Fast
blankets.
Wool mixtures with cotton 1 hour 15minutes -
or rayon. 40 2.5kg 1 hour 25minutes Fast
Silk 55minutes -
Printed acetate 30 3kg 1 hour 5minutes Slow
Quick Wash
for freshening up lightly 35 1kg 35 - 45minutes Slow
soiled items.
Warning: not for woollen,
silk or delicate items.
Cold wash 55minutes -
cold fill only, no heating action. 25 3kg 1 hour 5minutes Slow
Rinse and Fast Spin - Cotton 5.5kg 30minutes Fast
Rinse and Slow Spin - Delicates 3kg 30minutes Slow
Fast Spin - Cotton 5.5kg 15minutes Fast
Slow Spin - Delicates 3kg 15minutes Slow
A
B
C
D
E
F
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P
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STEP 4
Automatic Pre-wash and Wash Programmes
Rinse and Spin Programmes
Spin only Programmes
Wash Programmes
1 hour 40minutes -
1 hour 50minutes
2 hours 30minutes -
2 hours 40minutes

Using your Machine
STEP 5
On-Off / Selecting a programme...
To pause a programme...
NOTE:
Progress indicator lights...
OFF position
Programme Active indicator light Door Locked indicator light
‘START/Hold To Reset
button
Programme selector dial
Option buttons
Programme End light
The machine is switched on, by turning the programme selector dial away from the ‘OFF’ position to your selected programme.
To start the programme press and release the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button.
NOTE: When the programme has finished, return the programme selector dial to the ‘OFF’ position.
To pause a programme hold the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button for two seconds until the ‘PROG.END’ indicator light flashes.
To continue, press the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button once more.
To change a programme...
If you want to change a programme hold the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button for two seconds until the ‘PROG.END’ indicator light
flashes.
You can then change the programme. Then press the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button once more.
If you turn the programme selector dial during a programme, the ‘ACTIVE’ indicator light will flash to show that the programme
running is not that shown on the dial. Turn the dial to the original programme to stop the flashing.
The flashing will automatically stop when the programme enters the rinse phase.
● The ‘ACTIVE’ indicator light will come on as soon as the
selected programme has started. This light will remain lit
throughout the programme and will go out when the
programme has finished.
● The ‘PROG.END’ indicator light will come on after the
selected programme has finished. This light will remain lit
until you return the programme selector dial to its ‘OFF’
position, or start another programme.
Door Locked indicator light...
● The ‘DOOR LOCKED’ indicator light will come on two
seconds after you press the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button
and will stay lit throughout the programme. A short time
after the programme has finished the indicator light will go
out and you can then open the door.
● Selected programmes will not start if the door is not closed
properly, the ‘DOOR LOCKED’ indicator light will flash to
show this. Push the door shut until you hear the catch click.
WARNINGS:
●In the unlikely
event of something
not working, see
‘Troubleshooting’
STEP 8.

Options
STEP 6
Button Selection:
To select 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.
Energy Save... use this option to...
Save money and time on lightly soiled loads.
●This is not available with Quick Wash, Rinse and Spin or Spin
only programmes.
Rinse Hold... use this option to...
Help reduce the creasing of delicate or synthetic fabrics by
holding clothes in the final rinse water.
The ‘Rinse Hold’ option light will flash to indicate that the
programme is holding the clothes in the final rinse water.
Complete the final spin by pressing the ‘RINSE HOLD’button
when the light is flashing..
●This is not available with Wool or Spin only programmes.
Super Rinse... use this option for...
Large wash loads and items for young children or people with
sensitive skin.
This option increases the water level of the first two rinses.
●This is not available with Cold Wash, Rinse and Spin or Spin
only programmes.
NOTE: Remember to cancel buttons after use!
Automatic Features...
Auto half load
Auto half load saves you time and money when washing smaller loads.
Water levels are automatically adjusted to cater for the different loads.
Unbalanced load warning
Your machine has an inbuilt feature to prevent it spinning with an unbalanced load. This will minimise excessive vibration and
prolong the life of the machine. Before each spin the machine ‘senses’ the load within the drum and if the machine considers the
load to be unbalanced, it will not automatically spin. Instead the machine will try to redistribute the load to achieve balance by
tumbling backwards and forwards. If it is unable to balance the load after the fifth attempt the machine will abort the spin process
and the load will still be wet at the end of the programme.
If this safety feature is encountered you can spin the load after first opening the door, redistributing the load and selecting a fast or
slow, spin only programme. In the case of small loads or single items you may try adding some extra items of a comparable size to
help balance the load.

When all selections
have been made press
the ‘START/HOLD TO
RESET’ button.
The ‘PROG.END’ light
will go out and the
‘ACTIVE’ light will
illuminate to indicate
the start of a programme. After a short time
the ‘DOOR LOCKED’ indicator light will
illuminate.
To cancel a programme once the machine
has started, press and hold the ‘START/HOLD
TO RESET’button for two seconds, until the
‘PROG.END’ light flashes.
You can then make a new selection. Press
the ‘START/HOLD TO RESET’ button again to
carry on.
A Typical Wash Programme
Turn the programme
selector dial from the
‘OFF’ position to the
programme required
(see STEP 4).
The ‘PROG.END’ light
will illuminate to
indicate that the
machine has power.
Sort laundry into
groups by washcare
labels.
Load the machine,
making sure that the
laundry is not
trapped in the door.
Close the door by
pushing it until it
clicks.
2
Select any optional
wash feature(s) that
you may require by
pressing the
appropriate button(s)
(see STEP 6) indicator
lights will show what
you have chosen.
3
During the wash, the
‘ACTIVE’ and ‘DOOR
LOCKED’ indicator
light will remain lit.
When the pro-
gramme has
finished the
‘PROG.END’ and
‘DOOR LOCKED’
indicator lights
will remain lit.
After a short time the ‘DOOR LOCKED’
indicator light will go out. You can
then open the door.
To switch the machine off, return the
programme selector dial to the ‘OFF’
position.
The ‘PROG.END’ light will go out.
We also recommend that you switch
off the electricity and water supply.
Add detergent (and
fabric conditioner if
required) to the
dispenser drawer (see
STEP 3).
Refer to the detergent
manufacturer’s
dosage instructions.
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4
WARNINGS:
●DO NOT allow
children to play
with the appliance
or tamper with the
controls.
●DO NOT overload
the appliance!
It may damage the
laundry and reduce
the quality of the
wash.
●DO NOT try to
open the door
when the ‘DOOR
LOCKED’ indicator
light is on.
●During the wash
cycle, remember
that the door glass
may become hot to
the touch.
●DO NOT open the
dispenser drawer
during any
programme.
5
STEP 7
●If you stop a
programme part
way through a
wash or there is a
power cut, take
care when opening
the door, the
machine may
contain hot water.

Troubleshooting - More ‘Troubleshooting information and general pr
o
Check all loose items, such as
coins, have been removed
from the laundry.
Have both transit bolts been
removed from the machine?
See STEP 2: Installation Is the fuse in the plug OK?
MY MACHINE MAKES A
NOISE OR VIBRATES IN A
SPIN PROGRAMME.
Plug the machine in and
turn the socket switch on.
If possible use another socket
for the machine.
If not replace it, see STEP 1:
Electricity Supply
See STEP 2: Ins
t
Clear any blockag
e
been fou
Have you adjusted the feet to
stabilise the machine?
Close the door. Choose a
programme and then press
‘START/HOLD TO RESET’
Does the ‘door indicator’ light
come on after 2 seconds?
MY MACHINE WILL NOT
START MY MACHINE
D
PUMP OUT
W
Is the machine plugged in
and switched on?
Is the socket OK? Test with
another appliance to check.
Is the machine co
a sink waste s
Check the blocke
d
under sink draina
g
been cut
o
✓
Has ‘Rinse Hold’ be
The light will flash u
n
is pressed
a
Press the ‘Rinse H
o
again.
✓
Are the drainage u
n
or under sink con
n
from block
a
✓
Has the drain hose
b
correctly? Ensure it
i
or kinke
✓
Was a short spin programme
used on a non-synthetic load.
Did the water pump out?
If not see ‘MY MACHINE DOES
NOT PUMP OUT WATER’.
The ‘RINSE HOLD’ button has
been pressed, this will hold
laundry in the final rinse water,
until the button is pressed
again.
Clean fabric dispe
n
See STEP 3:‘The
D
Drawe
r
There has been an
unbalanced load and the machine
could not spin.
See ‘Automatic Features’ STEP 6.
MY LAUNDRY HAS NOT
SPUN DRY.
MY MACHINE STOPS
BEFORE A SPIN
PROGRAMME.
WATER COLLEC
FABRIC DIS
P
COMPART
M
✓
✗
✗
✗
✗
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Washcare Tips:
●Do not overload the machine
(maximum load 5.5kg).
In addition to reducing the
quality of the wash, this may also
damage your laundry and the
machine.
●We strongly recommend that you
do not wash underwired bras in
this machine. Should the wires
become detached it could cause
damage to your clothes and the
machine. If the washcare label
states that the bra is machine
washable, then we advise placing
it in a sealed pillow case or a
similar washbag.
Remember, you will be charged
for a service call resulting from a
detached bra wire.
●Do not use the machine if the
item to be washed does not have
a wash label.
Before washing laundry we
recommend that you do the
following:
●Pre-treat awkward stains with
washable treatments.
Do not wash any items that have
previously been treated with
solvents.
●Close zips, fasten belts, tie strings
and close press studs to prevent
tangling.
●Empty ALL objects from pockets
as they may damage the clothes
and the machine.
Remember, you will be charged
for a service call to rectify a
malfunction resulting from
objects, such as coins, pens, hair
grips etc. falling from pockets.
●Limit the size of absorbent loads
ie. towels, to 3kg (7lb) to give
good washing and rinsing results.
●Place small items in a wash bag.
●Always follow the care label on
items when choosing the wash
programme.
●Wash non-colourfast items or
really dirty laundry separately as
they may affect other items.
STEP 8
Remember, you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation, non-r
e
Washing items that DO NOT have a wash label or washing items that are not intended as machine washable and NO
T