Hotpoint Washer WF840 User Manual

Instructions  
WF865  
WF860  
WF840  
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The following instructions and information will help you to  
get the most out of your new machine...  
Safety first!  
This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine  
safely. If you pass the machine onto someone else, make sure that you  
give them this manual.  
Installing your machine  
Follow these steps for trouble free installation:  
location, transit bolt removal, electricity, water supplies and drainage.  
Moving the machine and adjusting the feet.  
A typical wash programme  
Washcare tips and a simple step by step guide to using your machine.  
The dispenser  
Guidance on getting the most out of your wash using powders, liquids, tablets and  
fabric conditioners.  
Programmes, options and other features  
Select a programme for any wash including automatic functions,  
pre-washes, economy loads, variable temperature and spin speeds.  
Cleaning and maintenance  
How to care for your machine by removing and cleaning the dispenser drawer and  
compartments, cleaning the door bowl and machine exterior plus the recommended  
Maintenance wash.  
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.  
After sales service and guarantee  
We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for ninety days  
after you have purchased your machine.  
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Safety first  
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.  
Do not plug your  
machine into a socket  
when your hands are  
wet.  
Dispose of packaging  
materials carefully and  
keep them well away  
from children.  
When disposing of your  
old machine, to minimise  
risk of injury to children,  
isolate from the electrical  
supply, remove the door,  
the plug and cut the mains  
cable off flush with the  
appliance. Dispose of  
them separately to make  
sure that the appliance  
can no longer be plugged  
into a mains socket.  
Do not connect the  
washing machine to a  
single outlet  
instantaneous water  
heater.  
Do not try to modify  
this machine in any way.  
Do not connect the  
washing machine  
directly to an artificial  
water softening unit.  
Use the recommended  
amount of detergent for  
the water hardness in  
your area.  
This washing machine is  
designed for domestic  
use only.  
Before using your  
machine remove the  
transit bolts and spacers  
from the back of the  
machine.  
Do not let children play  
with the machine or its  
controls.  
Keep the parts you  
remove for future  
transportation.  
Do not stand on the  
machine or in the door  
opening.  
Any electrical work  
necessary to install this  
machine should be  
carried out by a qualified  
electrician.  
Do not lean on the door  
or use the door to lift or  
move the machine.  
Do not wash garments  
that have previously  
been treated with  
solvents.  
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Remove the polystyrene base...  
Important check when unpacking your machine:  
This is part of the polystyrene base and should  
have stayed intact when you remove the base.  
If it has broken off and is still in the machine....  
remove it, carefully lay the machine on its side  
onto the polystyrene top cap and then remove  
the polystyrene block.  
Note: You will need a second person to help you lower and raise the machine.  
Installing your machine  
Follow these steps for trouble free installation:  
WARNINGS:  
Do not plug  
1. Choose a location...  
the machine in  
Where you install the machine will affect its performance.  
and switch it  
on at the mains  
until the  
installation is  
completed.  
For your safety and to comply with electrical  
regulations, seek professional advice if you want to  
install your machine in a bath or shower room.  
Make sure that the electrical socket and water taps are  
easily accessible. You should switch off the machine’s  
electrical and water supplies when you are not using it.  
You will be  
charged for a  
service call if a  
problem with  
your machine  
is caused by  
incorrect  
Make sure that you allow enough space for the  
machine. Select a space at least 600mm wide, 600mm  
deep and 850mm high. Also leave enough space to  
open the door fully so you can load and unload it easily.  
Where possible the machine should be positioned on a  
solid level floor to minimise vibration.  
Take care when you move the machine not to rip any  
floor coverings. There are wheels on the bottom rear of  
the machine, so tilting it backwards a little is the easiest  
way to move it. The weight of the machine may cause  
indentations in some floor coverings.  
installation or  
misuse.  
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2. Remove the transit fixings...  
There are two transit bolts fitted under plastic covers, one at  
either side of the rear of your machine. These bolts prevent  
damage to the machine while it is being transported.  
Remove both transit bolts complete with spacers, by  
following the instructions below.  
Use a screwdriver to release the covers and a standard  
13mm spanner to remove both bolts.  
Location of  
transit bolts.  
Firstly, unhook the grey  
drainage hose and  
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proceed as follows, taking  
care not to loosen the hot  
and cold water fill hoses.  
WARNINGS:  
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Before you use  
the machine,  
remove the two  
transit bolts  
complete with  
spacers.  
Hold the transit bolt and  
slide to the side and then  
pull out.  
The bolt and spacer  
should be removed  
intact. (see below)  
If you do not  
do this,  
damage may  
occur to your  
machine.  
Using a screwdriver,  
remove the screw to  
release the plastic cover.  
Keep the parts  
in case you  
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need them for  
future  
transportation.  
Example transit bolt  
complete with spacer.  
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If and when  
you replace the  
bolts complete  
with spacers  
make sure  
Use a standard 13mm  
spanner to undo the bolt  
until three threads can be  
seen on the bolt.  
(see below)  
you do not  
overtighten  
them.  
For safety, you must  
replace the plastic cover  
over the hole left by the  
transit bolt.  
(Repeat steps 1 to 4 to  
remove the second  
transit bolt).  
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3. Connect your machine to the electricity supply  
Make sure that the electrical socket is accessible. Take the  
mains lead from the back of the machine and plug it into the  
socket. We do not recommend wiring your machine directly  
into the mains supply.  
WARNINGS:  
This machine  
must be  
Changing the mains lead  
If you have damaged the existing lead and need a new one,  
contact Hotpoint Service UK on 08709 066066 or  
earthed.  
1850 302 200). A charge will be made. We strongly advise that  
fitting the new lead is carried out by a qualified electrician.  
Do not use the  
plug unless  
the fuse cover  
is fitted.  
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.  
To avoid a  
shock hazard,  
when  
changing a  
plug, always  
safely discard  
the cut off  
plug. Do not  
insert into any  
other socket.  
Green and yellow  
(Earth) wire this to the  
terminal marked  
13A ASTA  
approved fuse  
to BS1362.  
‘E,  
symbol, or  
coloured green  
and yellow.  
Brown (Live)  
wire this to  
the  
Blue (Neutral)  
wire this to the  
terminal  
marked ‘N’ or  
coloured black.  
terminal  
marked ‘L’ or  
coloured red.  
Seek  
professional  
advice if you  
need to use an  
extension  
lead.  
Fuses  
Your machine 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 the fuse holder down  
into the locked position. Correct replacement is identified by  
colour coding or the marking on the base of plug.  
WARNING:  
Do not use the plug unless the fuse holder is in the locked  
position and the top cover firmly replaced.  
We do not recommend the use of extension leads. If you need  
to do so, consult a qualified electrician.  
CE marking shows that this machine meets the  
following EEC directives.  
Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC  
& 93/68/EEC.  
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4. Connect your machine to the water supply...  
Your hot and cold water pressure should be between 3 and 150  
psi (21 - 1034 kPa). Incorrect pressures could lead to flooding  
.
WARNINGS:  
The  
The water supply taps should be accessible when the  
machine is installed.  
Before connecting the fill hoses, check that water is  
running from the water supply taps you will use for your  
machine.  
temperature  
of your hot  
water supply  
should ideally  
be 60°C and  
no higher  
than 70°C as  
this could  
cause  
Connect the washing machine to the water supply using  
the fill hoses fitted to the machine. Do not use old hoses.  
Hot and cold fill  
1 Unclip both of the fill hoses from the back of the machine.  
2 Connect the free end of the grey fill hose with the red  
connector to the HOT water supply (see figure1).  
Connect the free end of the grey fill hose with the blue  
connector to the COLD water supply.  
damage to  
your laundry  
and the  
3 Turn on your water supply and check for leaks.  
If there is a leak, turn off the water supply, remove the  
connector and check that the sealing washer is in place.  
Refit the connector and tighten it.  
machine.  
Turn on the water supply.  
4 When moving the machine into its final position, make  
sure that the hoses are not trapped or kinked.  
Do not  
figure 1  
figure 2  
connect the  
machine to a  
single outlet  
instantaneous  
water heater.  
If the fill hoses are too short:  
Longer fill hoses are available from our Genuine Parts and  
Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 or  
on (01) 842 6836).  
Remove the existing fill hoses from the inlet valves on the  
back of the machine and fit the new longer fill hoses as  
shown above with the angled ends of the hoses  
connected to the machine (see figure 2).  
cold water supply  
figure 3  
If you have no hot water supply or your hot water  
pressure is low:  
A cold fill adaptor (figure 3) and fitting instructions are  
available from your local Hotpoint authorised Service  
Centre or by calling the Genuine Parts and Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline UK on 08709 077 077 or  
(or in the Republic of Ireland on (01) 842 6836).  
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5.Connect the machine to a drainage system...  
Take care when you remove the drain hose from the clips on  
the back of the machine. All machines are tested with water  
before they leave the factory so a small amount of water may  
still be in the hose.  
Do not remove the hooked end support from the GREY  
drainage hose when using any of the drainage methods  
detailed below. You may need to reposition it as required along  
the drainage hose.  
For drainage into a standard work top sink, ensure the outlet  
pipe has a minimum diameter of 32mm. If your sink is inset,  
the front edge of the basin must be less than 75mm from the  
front edge of your worktop, so that the drain hose will hook  
securely into the sink. Unclip the drainage hose from the back  
of the machine and hook over into the sink. Make sure that the  
sink is free of any obstructions and that the sink plug can not  
fall into the sink, preventing the water from draining away  
freely. Pumped out water may be very hot.  
WARNINGS:  
Take care  
when using  
the sink  
drainage  
system. The  
discharge  
water may be  
very hot.  
Do not  
position the  
standpipe  
near an  
We recommend one of the following drainage  
methods:  
figure 1  
electrical  
socket.  
Standpipe  
1 Make sure that the standpipe has a  
minimum diameter of 38mm.  
2 Remove the drainage hose from the  
clips on the back of the machine.  
3 Make sure that the top of the  
standpipe is positioned at least  
500mm from the floor (see figure1).  
Use the plumbing indicator line label  
on the back of the machine as a  
guide.  
Flooding  
could occur  
if any part  
of the  
500 mm  
installation is  
not carried  
out correctly.  
4 Place the drainage hose  
approximately 100mm into the  
standpipe.  
Remember  
you will be  
charged for a  
service call  
for problems  
caused by  
Hooked end support  
figure 2  
Under sink waste system  
1 Cut out the membrane, bung or  
blanking plug (see figure 2).  
2 Unclip the drainage hose from the  
back of the machine.  
3 Move the hooked end support along  
the drainage hose as required.  
4 Attach the drainage hose securely to  
the under sink drainage unit, using a  
hose clip (see figure 3).  
5 Raise the hooked end support up to  
at least 800mm to avoid water being  
drawn back into the machine.  
incorrect  
Cut off end  
installation,  
non-removal  
of transit  
figure 3  
bolts or  
packaging,  
leaks from  
household  
pipework,  
loose or  
blocked fill  
and drain  
hoses.  
Hose clip  
If the GREY drainage hose is too short  
A longer drainage hose is available from our Genuine Parts  
& Accessories Mail Order Hotline  
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6. Move the machine into position...  
Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving  
it.  
WARNING:  
Do not drag  
or lift the  
Please take care not to damage any floor coverings  
when moving the machine.  
machine by  
its door.  
When moving the machine, take care not to kink or  
damage the hoses at the back of machine.  
7. Adjust the feet...  
Once the machine is in place  
Your machine may become noisy or move about if it is not level.  
If necessary, to level the machine adjust the two front feet, as  
follows:  
When your machine is in its intended  
location, make sure that it is level by  
turning one or both of the front feet  
clockwise until the machine stands  
firm and level.  
The maximum slope of the table top  
must not exceed 2˚.  
The spring on each foot will stop them coming loose.  
Switch the machine on at the plug socket.  
Now that you have successfully  
installed your new machine, we  
advise that you run it through a  
95˚ White Cotton programme  
without any laundry and without  
any detergent in it.  
This will check your installation,  
connections and drainage, and  
will thoroughly clean the interior  
before you carry out an actual  
wash programme on your laundry.  
NOTE: This will take approximately 2  
hours to complete.  
TECHNICAL DETAILS  
Models  
WF865, WF860, WF840  
59.5cm wide  
Dimensions  
Capacity  
85cm high  
60cm deep  
from 1 to 6kg  
Electric  
voltage 220/230 Volts 50Hz  
Connections  
maximum absorbed power 1700W  
Spin Speed  
up to 1600rpm - WF865 & WF860  
up to 1400rpm - WF840  
Control  
Cotton wash  
temperature 60˚C  
run with a 6kg load  
Continue reading this book to get  
to know the various features of  
the machine.  
programmes  
according to  
IEC456  
directive  
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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).  
In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may  
also damage your laundry and the machine.  
Weight of  
Wash Load  
Two examples  
We strongly recommend that you do not wash underwired  
of maximum  
bras in this machine. Should the wires become detached it  
wash loads for  
could cause damage to your clothes and the machine. If the  
different types  
washcare label states that the bra is machine washable, then  
of fabric.  
we advise placing it in a sealed pillow case or a similar  
COTTON  
2 Bath Towels  
1 Hand Towel  
6 Shirts  
6 Blouses  
1 pair of  
Pyjamas  
washbag.  
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:  
4 items of  
Underwear  
Pre-treat awkward stains with washable treatments.  
Do not wash any items that have previously been treated  
with solvents.  
= 6kg  
SYNTHETIC  
2 Children’s  
Dresses  
4 Shirts  
4 Blouses  
1 pair of  
Pyjamas  
4 items of  
Underwear  
Close zips, fasten belts, tie strings and close press studs to  
prevent tangling.  
Empty all objects from pockets as they may damage  
clothes and the machine.  
Limit the size of absorbent loads, for example towels to 3kg  
= 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 a wash  
programme.  
Wash non-colourfast items or really dirty clothes  
separately as they may affect other items.  
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A typical wash programme  
Sort your laundry into groups by washcare labels.  
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Load the machine, making sure that clothes are not trapped  
in the door. Close the washing machine door by pushing it  
until it clicks.  
WARNINGS:  
Do not allow  
children to  
Add detergent and fabric  
conditioner, if required, to the  
dispenser drawer.  
Refer to the detergent  
manufacturer’s dosage  
instructions.  
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play with the  
machine or  
tamper with  
the controls.  
This machine  
has a Child  
Lock feature,  
which when  
activated  
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Switch the machine on by pressing  
ON/OFF Pause.  
‘On’ will illuminate in the display  
window.  
disables all  
controls (see  
‘Options’).  
Select the programme you require.  
You will hear a bleep and the  
programme temperature will  
illuminate in the display window  
followed by the spin speed. After 4  
seconds the programme length,  
‘Time to End, will be displayed.  
Do not  
overload the  
machine! It  
may damage  
laundry and  
reduce the  
quality of  
Select any optional wash feature(s)  
that you may require by pressing  
the appropriate button(s),  
indicator lights will show what you  
have chosen.  
the wash.  
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Do not try to  
open the door  
during the  
wash  
Press ‘START/CANCEL’ to begin the  
wash programme. During the  
wash, the programme status lights  
will glow to indicate at what stage  
in the cycle the programme has  
reached.  
The ‘Time to End’ displayed will  
count down the programme time  
to the end of the programme.  
programme.  
Do not open  
the dispenser  
drawer  
during any  
programme.  
In the unlikely  
event of  
At the end of the wash programme ‘End’ will illuminate in  
the display window. Also a ‘Keyhole’ will glow indicating the  
door is locked. The machine will bleep and the light will go  
out when the door can be opened.  
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something  
not working  
see the  
Trouble-  
shooting  
section.  
Switch the machine off by pressing  
the ‘ON/OFF Pause’ button.  
We also recommend that you  
switch off the electricity and water  
supply.  
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The dispenser  
If you wish to use liquid detergent:  
We recommend the use of a detergent ball as provided by your detergent manufacturer.  
Drawer release latch  
Prewash detergent  
Main detergent  
compartment.  
Maximum 400ml  
powder or  
200ml liquid.  
compartment.  
Maximum 200ml  
powder or 100ml  
liquid.  
Grate  
Fabric conditioner  
compartment.  
120ml maximum  
Outlet pipe  
Fabric conditioner exit channel  
(viewed from the rear of the  
dispenser drawer).  
Choose a suitable detergent  
Follow the detergent manufacturers recommendations to make sure you  
use the correct amount for your wash.  
To achieve the best wash results, the water hardness, degree of soiling and load  
size need to be considered and the recommended amount of detergent used.  
Choose ‘lowsuds’ automatic powder, liquid or tablets, designed specifically for  
automatic washing machines. Do not use handwash detergent, even on the  
handwash programme as excessive suds will occur.  
Do not use too much detergent or exceed the maximum level indicators.  
Do not use too little detergent, you will not achieve a clean wash. Follow the  
detergent manufacturer’s recommendations.  
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Dispensing powder detergent  
To achieve the best wash results the  
manufacturer’s recommended amount  
of detergent should be measured and  
added to the main detergent compart-  
ment (II symbol) (max. 400ml).  
WARNING:  
Do not put any  
item(s) into  
the drawer  
other than  
detergents  
that are  
Dispensing liquid detergent  
designed to be  
released from  
the drawer as  
they may cause  
damage or  
We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as provided by your  
detergent manufacturer.  
Dispensing tablets  
Most tablets are dispensed via the machine drum using a net,  
or similar device, which is placed on top of the washload  
towards the back of the drum. However, some tablets are  
designed to be placed in the dispenser drawer. Check the  
pack for details.  
blockage.  
Adding fabric  
conditioner  
Using in-drum  
dosing  
Pre-wash  
When you are using  
the pre-wash option  
with your selected  
programme add  
detergent to the  
pre-wash  
compartment  
(l symbol).  
Add the detergent  
for the main wash  
to the main  
Dosing devices -  
balls, nets etc can  
be used.  
Pour the  
recommended  
dosage of fabric  
conditioner into  
the compartment  
(flower symbol).  
Do not exceed the  
maximum fill line.  
Place upright, on  
top of the wash  
load and towards  
the back of the  
machine.  
DO NOT use with  
the pre-wash  
option.  
compartment  
(ll symbol).  
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Wash programmes  
Progress indicators  
Programme selection buttons  
‘ON/OFF Pause’ button  
‘START/CANCEL’ button  
On-Off / Selecting a wash programme  
Switch the machine ‘On’ by pressing the ‘ON/OFF Pause’  
button.  
To begin the selected programme press ‘START/CANCEL. I n  
order to switch the machine off at the end of the wash  
programme press the ‘ON/OFF Pause’ button.  
WARNINGS:  
Do not try to  
open the  
door during  
the wash  
programme.  
To change a programme  
Press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button once. The machine will  
bleep and enter a 2 minute pump out programme.  
‘0:02’ will be displayed in the window. Pressing the  
START/CANCEL’ button again will cancel the programme  
totally and ‘On’ will appear in the display window. A different  
programme can now be selected by pressing the required  
programme button. You might need to add detergent and  
fabric conditioner. Press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button to begin  
the new programme.  
Do not allow  
children to  
play with the  
machine or  
tamper with  
the controls.  
If you cancel a  
programme  
part way  
The progress status lights  
This set of lights indicate what stage in the wash cycle  
the selected programme has reached.  
Each light will appear in sequence as each stage of the  
programme is reached.  
through a  
wash or there  
is a power  
cut, take care  
when  
Door Locked Indicator...‘Keyhole’ symbol  
The ‘Keyhole’ symbol will illuminate 2 seconds after you have  
pressed the ‘START/CANCEL’ button and will remain lit  
throughout the wash programme.  
The ‘Keyhole’ symbol will be flashing at the end of the  
programme to indicate that the door is still locked. When the  
symbol goes off you will hear a bleep and the door can then  
be opened.  
opening the  
door. The  
machine may  
contain hot  
water.  
This machine  
has a Child  
Door not closed  
If a flashing ‘Door’ message appears in the display window,  
the door has not been closed properly and the programme  
will not start. Ensure that the door is closed properly by  
pushing it until you hear the catch click.  
Lock feature,  
which when  
activated  
disables all  
controls (see  
‘Options’).  
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Wash programmes  
To select a programme to suit your individual requirements use the following series of  
tables, explaining the wash programme buttons and programme details.  
The programmes have been listed by Fabric Type.  
The programme times ‘Time to End...  
For each wash programme and option(s) selected the machine automatically  
calculates the estimated programme length ‘Time to End. This is displayed in hours  
and minutes shortly after the wash programme temperature has been displayed.  
The ‘Time to End’ will then remain lit throughout the wash programme and counts  
down to the end of the programme.  
Note: These estimated programme times are dependant on the temperature and  
pressure of the incoming water supply, the option(s) selected and the load being  
washed. They may, therefore change during the fill stages of each programme to take  
into account the extra heating or filling time required.  
To review the current wash programme during the wash cycle...  
This feature allows you to check the running wash programme:  
To view the temperature of the selected programme - Press the ‘Variable  
Temperature’ button once.  
To view the spin speed of the selected programme - Press the ‘Variable  
Spin Speed’ button once.  
After a few seconds the display window will return to the ‘Time to End’ showing the  
remaining programme length.  
If you decide the selected programme does not suit your requirements you can  
change the programme, see previous page ‘To change a programme.  
Fabric type - Cotton  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Display  
Window  
shows  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Spin speed  
(rpm)  
Wash Press  
Label Button  
Fabric  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
WF840 - 1400  
Non-colourfast cotton,  
linen or viscose  
6kg  
6kg  
6kg  
Once  
40  
60  
95  
Colourfast cotton  
linen or viscose without  
special finishes  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
WF840 - 1400  
Twice  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
WF840 - 1400  
Three  
times  
White cotton and linen  
without special finishes  
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Wash programmes  
Fabric type - Acrylics and Synthetics  
Display  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Maximum  
Window  
dry weight Spin speed  
Wash Press  
shows  
Fabric  
load  
(rpm)  
Label Button  
Acrylics  
Acrylics and tri-acetate blends  
of these fabrics with wool,  
polyester and wool blends  
Once  
Twice  
40  
50  
3kg  
800  
Synthetics  
Coloured nylon, polyester,  
acrylic and cotton mixtures,  
cotton or viscose with special  
finishes, coloured polyester  
and cotton mixtures.  
3kg  
800  
Fabric type - Hand Wash Wool  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Display  
Spin  
speed  
(rpm)  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Wash Press  
Label Button  
Window  
shows  
Fabric  
Shrink resistant hand  
washable wool, woollen  
blankets.  
600  
600  
40  
40  
1.5kg  
2.5kg  
Once  
Wool mixtures with cotton or  
rayon.  
Fabric type - Silks and Hand Wash  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Display  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Spin  
speed  
(rpm)  
Wash  
Label  
Press  
Button  
Window  
shows  
Fabric  
Silk  
400  
Once  
Twice  
3kg  
4kg  
30  
Printed acetate  
Handwash  
A cool gentle action wash.  
800  
25  
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Wash programmes  
Fabric type - Super Wash Cottons  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Display  
Window  
shows  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Spin  
speed  
(rpm)  
Wash  
Label  
Press  
Button  
Fabric  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
WF840 - 1400  
An intensive wash programme  
to get your whites even whiter.  
Once  
60  
6kg  
Fabric type - Cottons, Fast Wash  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Display  
Wash  
Temp  
˚C  
Spin  
speed  
(rpm)  
Wash  
Label  
Press  
Button  
Window  
shows  
Fabric  
For freshening up lightly  
soiled items.  
Warning: not for woollen, silk  
or delicate items.  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
WF840 - 1400  
Once  
Twice  
5kg  
3kg  
60  
For freshening up lightly  
soiled items.  
Warning: not for woollen, silk  
or delicate items.  
800  
30  
Fabric type - Cottons and Delicates, Rinse and Spin programmes  
Display  
Window  
shows  
Maximum  
dry weight  
load  
Spin  
speed  
(rpm)  
Press  
Button  
Fabric  
Rinse and Spin Fast  
Cottons  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
6kg  
6kg  
Once  
Twice  
Rinse and Spin Fast  
Cottons  
WF840 - 1400  
800  
Rinse and Spin Slow  
Delicates  
3kg  
Fast Spin  
Cottons  
WF865 - 1600  
WF860 - 1600  
6kg  
6kg  
Three  
times  
Fast Spin  
Cottons  
WF840 - 1400  
800  
Slow Spin  
Delicates  
Four  
times  
3kg  
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Options  
Time Delay button  
Stored button  
Child Lock button  
Choosing an option button  
The features listed below are all available with any wash programme selected.  
Stored Programme  
This option allows you to store your favourite programme for when you  
next want to use it. Only one programme can be stored in this function.  
To store a programme: Load your machine and add detergents. Select your  
desired programme and any options you require. Press the ‘START/CANCEL’  
button, the programme will start. Press the ‘STORED’ button twice and the  
programme will be stored for future use. ‘Saving favourite’ in the display  
window will remain steady in the display for 2 seconds after it has been saved.  
To retrieve and use a stored programme: Press the ‘STORED’ button, your  
favourite programme will appear on the display. Press the ‘START/CANCEL’  
button to start the programme.  
To change a stored programme: Load your machine and add detergents.  
Press the ‘STORED’ button, your favourite programme will appear on the  
display. Select the programme and options to suit your new requirements.  
Press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button and the programme will start. Press the  
STORED’ button again and the programme will be changed to your new  
settings.‘Saving favourite’ in the display window will remain steady in the  
display for 2 seconds after it has been saved.  
Child Lock  
When activated all the buttons will be disabled and a child will not be  
able to alter any wash programme or option settings. Once selected  
this feature remains activated, even when the machine is ‘off.  
To use this feature press the ‘Child Lock’ button. The child lock icon will light  
and the feature is activated. If any of the control buttons are pressed, the  
child lock icon will flash and the machine will bleep 3 times: no alterations to  
the control settings will be allowed. If power is interrupted, at any time,  
pressing any button will reactivate the child lock feature.  
To deactivate this feature hold the ‘Child Lock’ button down for 2  
seconds. You will then hear a bleep and the child lock icon will go out.  
Time Delay  
This feature allows you to delay the start of any wash programme  
selected. The programme start can be delayed for a maximum of 24  
hours.  
To use this feature select the wash programme and any options you require  
and then press the Time Delay’ button once. The display window will  
indicate ‘1hr. Repeated pressing of the ‘Time Delay’ button will increase the  
delayed start time in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours maximum and will  
scroll back to ‘Off. Once you have selected the appropriate time delay  
press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button. The display window will show the set time  
delay. The words ‘Time Delay’ will continually flash in the display window and  
the time will count down in hours until the end of the Time Delay. Then the  
‘Time to End’ will be displayed and the programme will start.  
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Options  
How Dirty  
Pre Wash  
Reduce Creases  
Mini Load  
Any of the following optional wash features can be selected after the wash programme  
selection.  
To choose an optional wash feature, press the option button once or in some cases scroll  
through the options given in the display window.  
Note: If the option selected is not available with the programme you have selected,  
an audible beep will sound briefly.  
How Dirty  
This option allows the washing machine to take into account how dirty the  
washing is. You can select ‘Light, ‘Normal’ or‘Super’ load soil level and the  
selected wash programme is modified accordingly.  
This option is set automatically to ‘Normal’ soiling which will be displayed adjacent to  
the ‘How Dirty’ button. Repeated pressing of the ‘How Dirty’ button allows you to  
scroll through the ‘Normal,‘Super’ and ‘Light’ soiling settings.  
This is not available with the Rinse and Spin programmes.  
Also ‘Super’ soiling cannot be selected for the Wool, Silk, Fast Wash and  
Handwash programmes.  
Pre Wash  
This option provides a short wash cycle, at 30˚, before the selected wash  
programme starts. It is used to loosen the heavy soil deposits on clothes.  
It is recommended that detergent is also used in the Prewash compartment.  
To use this option press the ‘Pre-Wash’ option button once and illuminates in the  
display window above the ‘Pre-Wash’ option button.  
Press again to cancel the option.  
This option is not available with the Super Wash, Wool, Handwash, Fast Wash  
and the Rinse and Spin programmes.  
Mini Load  
Select this option for washing a smaller load.  
In addition to reducing actual washing time, this option will reduce the water  
and energy consumption by up to 50%.  
To use this option, press the ‘Mini Load’ option button once and illuminates in the  
display window above the ‘Mini Load’ option button.  
Press again to cancel the option.  
Note:You can reduce the amount of detergent you use with this wash.  
This option is not available with Super Wash, Delicates, Wool, Silk or Handwash  
programmes.  
Reduce Creases  
This option reduces the wash action and spin speed for delicate clothes.  
To use this option press the ‘Reduce Creases’ option button once and illuminates in  
the display window above the ‘Reduce Creases’ option button.  
Press again to cancel the option.  
This option is not available with Super Wash, 95˚ Cotton, 30˚ Fast Wash, Wool,  
Silk, Handwash and Spin only programmes.  
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Options  
Time Saver  
Rinse Hold  
Rinse Hold  
This option holds clothes in the final rinse water, keeping them fresh  
until you are ready to complete the programme  
To use this option press the ‘Rinse Hold’ button once, illuminates in the  
display window above the ‘Rinse Hold’ option button. Complete the final spin  
by pressing the ‘Rinse Hold’ button again when the symbol is flashing.  
This option is not available with Wool, Fast Wash and the Spin only  
programmes.  
Time Saver  
This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash programme.  
To use this option press the ‘Time Saver’ option button once before the wash  
programme is started, the chevron progress lights will illuminate.  
This option is not available with Wool, Silk, Hand Wash, Fast Wash, Super  
Wash and Rinse and Spin programmes.  
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 sixth attempt the machine  
will abort the spin process.  
If this safety feature is encountered you can spin the load, after first opening the door,  
redistributing the load and reselecting a fast or slow spin 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.  
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Options  
Variable Spin button  
Extra Rinse button  
Variable Temperature button  
The following options can be selected to alter the nature of the chosen wash  
programme by changing the spin speed, number of rinses or the programme  
temperature. To choose a control option press the option button and scroll through  
the option menu’s, following the display window prompts. If the options is not  
available with a particular wash programme the machine will bleep 3 times.  
Variable Spin  
This control option can only be used to reduce the spin speed of the  
selected programme. The maximum spin speed for the selected  
programme will be illuminated in the display window then the ‘Spin’ button  
is pressed and you will hear a bleep. By pressing the ‘Spin’ button again, you  
will hear another bleep and the spin speed will have been reduced by  
100rpm. The spin speed can be reduced to a minimum of 400rpm or  
alternatively you can choose to have no spin by selecting ‘off’ in the display  
window or you can scroll back to the original spin speed by repeatedly  
pressing the ‘Spin’ button.  
This option is available with all wash programmes, including the Rinse  
and Spin only programmes.  
Extra Rinse  
This control option can be used to add a rinse for people with sensitive  
skin.  
A rinse can be added to a wash programme by pressing the ‘Rinse’ button  
once, you will hear a bleep and see ‘Extra Rinse’ illuminated in the display  
window adjacent to the ‘Rinse’ button.  
The ‘Extra Rinse’ option is not available with the Wool, Silk or handwash  
programmes.  
Press the ‘Rinse’ button again to cancel the ‘Extra Rinse’ option and no lights  
will be illuminated.  
Variable Temperature  
This control option can only be used to reduce the temperature of the  
selected wash programme. When the ‘Temp’ button is pressed the  
maximum temperature for the selected programme will be illuminated in  
the display window and you will hear a bleep. By pressing the ‘Temp’  
button again, you will hear another bleep and the temperature will have  
been reduced by 5˚C. The temperature can be reduced to a minimum of  
25˚C or alternatively you can choose to have no heating by selecting ‘off’  
in the display window or you can scroll back to the original temperature by  
repeatedly pressing the ‘Temp’ button.  
Note: This does not effect the incoming water supply temperature, only the  
target machine wash temperature.  
This option is not available with the Wool or Rinse and Spin programmes.  
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Cleaning and maintenance  
Removing and cleaning the  
dispenser drawer and  
compartments  
Cleaning the  
outside  
Use a damp cloth  
to clean the  
outside surfaces  
of the machine.  
WARNINGS:  
Do not clean  
any part of  
Note: You should clean the dispenser  
drawer regularly.  
your machine  
with abrasive  
cleaners,  
Pull the dispenser drawer out until it  
reaches its stop.  
Cleaning the  
door bowl  
Clean the inside  
surface of the  
door bowl  
regularly with a  
soft cloth.  
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Press the drawer  
2
scouring  
release latch down  
to remove the  
agents, acids,  
chlorine based  
bleach or  
dispenser drawer.  
metal polish  
as they may  
cause damage.  
Clean and dry the dispenser drawer,  
3
syphons, grate and fabric  
conditioner exit channel.  
Regularly clean the outlet pipe area.  
Do not try  
to clean any  
part of the  
dispenser  
outlet pipe area  
drawer while  
the machine is  
working.  
Harsh abrasive  
cleaners should  
not be used as  
they can scratch  
the surface.  
fabric conditioner  
exit channel  
Replace the dispenser drawer in  
position and push it firmly back into  
place.  
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A build-up of  
soiling and water  
hardness residue  
may result in  
water leaking  
from the door.  
Maintenance wash  
Using too little detergent can cause a build up of grease, dirt  
and hard water salts, which, over time may damage your  
machine, your clothes and could cause the machine to smell.  
We recommend you carry out a maintenance wash two or  
three times a year to keep the machine and the outlet pipes  
clean and free from a build up of these deposits.  
Simply run a 95˚ White Cotton programme without laundry,  
using the usual amount of biological detergent for normal  
soiling.  
NOTE: This will take approximately 2 hours to complete.  
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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...  
The door will not open...  
Close the door. Check that the machine  
has power. Choose a programme and  
press the ‘START/CANCEL’ button. Check  
to see if a ‘Keyhole’ symbol is flashing in  
the display window, if so, see below.  
If it is not, check to see:  
Has the programme finished? Is ‘End’ lit  
in the display window and the ‘Keyhole’  
symbol deactivated?  
The door will not open until the ‘Keyhole’  
symbol goes out shortly after the  
programme has finished.  
i) If Time Delay’ has been selected.  
ii) The machine is plugged in and is  
switched ‘On’.  
iii) If the socket is OK. Try another  
appliance in the socket to check.  
iv) If the fuse in the machine plug is OK.  
If not, replace it, see ‘Connect your  
machine to the electrical supply’  
(see section: INSTALLING YOUR  
MACHINE).  
There is still water in the machine.  
Go through all the points in the next  
section,‘The machine will not pump out  
water...’  
The machine will not pump out the  
water...  
Make sure that there is no blockage in  
the drain hose and that it is not kinked.  
Is the drain hose installed correctly?  
v) If Child Lock’ is activated (see below). If you have connected your machine to a  
sink waste system, make sure that you  
‘Door’ is flashing in the display window...  
Shut the door firmly, until it clicks.  
The symbol should now go out.  
have cut out the membrane from the  
under sink drainage system.  
(see section: INSTALLING YOUR  
MACHINE).  
A ‘Tap’ symbol is flashing...  
Ensure that the drainage system,  
standpipe or under sink connection is  
free from any blockage.  
This means that the machine cannot fill.  
Check that the water supply is turned on  
and that the inlet hoses are not kinked.  
- If any of the above are found to be  
the cause of your problem you will need  
to run the machine through a spin only  
programme.  
The machine bleeps 3 times upon  
pressing a button...  
Check:  
If you have chosen ‘Rinse Hold’, the light  
will flash until you press the ‘Rinse Hold’  
button to continue the programme.  
i) If the ‘Child Lock’ is activated (see  
below).  
ii) Is a wash programme currently  
running and the programme can not The machine is leaking...  
be changed?  
Check the fill hoses have been tightened  
iii) The option is not available with the  
selected wash programme.  
at both ends? If not, tighten them.  
Are the fill hoses tightly fitted yet still  
leaking? If so, replace the rubber  
washers.  
A ‘Child Lock’ symbol is lit...  
This means that the machine has been  
child locked. Deactivate this feature by  
pressing and holding in the ‘Child Lock’  
button for 2 seconds. You will hear a  
beep and the ‘Child lock’ symbol will  
go out, allowing you to use the machine  
normally.  
Is the standpipe or household drain  
blocked? You will need to call a plumber  
if you cannot clear the blockage.  
The clothes are hot at the end of the  
programme...  
Check that the hoses are fitted correctly:  
Fill hose with RED connector to HOT  
Fill hose with BLUE connector to COLD  
continued...  
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Troubleshooting...  
I cannot read the information in the  
display window...  
The dispenser drawer will not close  
properly...  
If the display window is not showing the  
correct information, switch the machine  
Off at the electric socket, wait 5 seconds  
and switch back on.  
Please check that the drawer is properly  
aligned.  
Is the drawer clogged with detergent?  
(see: CLEANING & MAINTENANCE).  
The ‘Time to End’ display jumps...  
The estimated programme times are  
dependant on the temperature and  
pressure of the incoming water supply,  
the option(s) selected and the load being  
washed. They may, therefore change  
Steam is coming from the dispenser  
drawer...  
We have designed the machine to release  
steam from the dispenser drawer during  
hot washes, so don’t worry.  
during the fill stages of each programme Suds are coming from the dispenser  
to take into account the extra heating or  
fill time required.  
drawer...  
Have you used the correct low suds  
automatic detergent?  
The programme takes a long time...  
Some programmes do take a long time.  
Things which can lengthen the  
programme time include low  
See ‘The Dispenser’ - Choose a suitable  
detergent.  
If you have used the wrong type of  
detergent, flush out your machine by  
choosing a rinse programme.  
temperature and low pressure of the  
incoming hot water supply, or low cold  
water pressure.  
Not all of the detergent has been flushed  
away...  
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 base.  
iii)You have correctly adjusted the front 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.  
Check that your water supply taps are  
turned on fully.  
Check the inlet hoses are not kinked.  
Is your hot water pressure low? If so  
you may need a cold fill adaptor to run  
your machine as cold fill only.  
Remember, you will be charged for a service  
call for problems caused by incorrect  
installation, non-removal of transit bolts or  
packaging, leaks from household pipework,  
loose or blocked fill and drain hoses.  
Washing items which do not have a wash  
label or washing items that are not intended  
as machine washable and not emptying  
contents from pockets may cause pump or  
drain blockages or may damage components  
of the machine.  
The laundry has not spun dry...  
Did you use a short spin programme?  
If so, try again using a faster spin  
programme.  
Did you reduce the spin speed of the  
selected programme using the ‘Spin’  
option control button?  
If so, select a faster spin programme.  
If the machine is still not working contact  
Hotpoint Service, see the back page.  
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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  
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.  
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour  
guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except  
microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one  
year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of  
Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance:  
Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction  
booklet.  
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic  
premises (ie. not for commercial or trade use).  
Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated  
on the appliance rating plate.  
Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other  
than one of our own service engineers.  
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use  
quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the  
door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that  
the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.  
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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. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the  
following after sales service options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your machine,  
see page 2 for the location of these numbers.  
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service.  
We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1100 of our own fully  
trained engineers. All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the  
date of the repair.  
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators  
are on hand with help and advice.  
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer  
two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind.  
Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during  
the period of cover.  
Kitchen Cover  
- FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than  
8 years old.  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through  
our web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all  
available on our web-site at:  
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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.  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm  
Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm  
Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number  
Serial number  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm  
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 12noon  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
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