[jezza]

Hello does any one know where my mother can get a set of instructions for a nee hotpoint washing machine the ones that came are technical gobbledy gook that tell you to press this button that button but doesnt tell you were the buttons are to press ,didn't 4ealise that this new machine takes 3hours 20 minutes to do a wash ,that's not economical on power   jezza

[JayG]

Are there more complete instructions available on the Hotpoint website than what your mum has already?

My AEG machine is exactly the same regarding length of normal washes - apparently to pass EU tests on washing efficiency at low temperatures (40C or less) they need much longer washing cycles than older machines.
Also new machines are cold fill only - makes you wonder how 'eco' this all really is at the end of the day... 

[lettice]

what is the model number?

[jezza]

Hello it's a NSWM1043CWUKN  it's been on over 2 hours on a 45 minute cycle ,its mainly the washing powder amounts that's needed nothing is mentioned in the papers  jezza

[JayG]

No reason I can think of why she shouldn't use the same amount of powder as with her previous machine for the same type of wash (if in doubt, the washing powder box should have their recommendations printed on it.)

The reviews I've seen suggest the 45 minute cycle on that model works well, and still gets the clothes clean - certainly no mention of it taking much longer than that - could your mum have selected the wrong program? 

[mumofstig]

https://whirlpool-cdn.thron.com/static/EFQWWU_11364623EN.pdf_UWUPNC.pdf?xseo=&response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%3D%22Daily-Reference-Guide.pdf%22
The cycle length times are about the same as mine m/c

The cycles do take longer if the incoming water is very cold. As for detergent use the amount advised on your detergent's label.

[jezza]

Hello we think we have worked out how it works,the on off button apparently doesnt turn the machine on  it only turns the hydraulic water retention pressure unit on to stop water flowing in before starting,theres another button that looks like the washer drum that starts it,and what the baby setting position does we dont  know   jezza

[mrs bouquet]

My machine has a super quick wash setting.  It takes just 11 minutes at 30c plus  13 mins to spin at 1400.
I have never had anything but perfect results.  Obviously some things might need different settings, but I never use one that takes more than 45 mins even on hot temperatures. 
Glad you are sorted now Jezza.        -    Mrs Bouquet