Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Model WMA61 Conditioner not dispensing

[cypress]

My washing machine has been in storage for 1 year. It is now connected to a cold water only supply, the plumber said it would be ok to leave the hot water inlet disconnected. However, I’ve now read the instruction manual online and it says a cold fill adapter is required. I’ve used the washer with both powder in the drawer and liquid in a ball placed inside the drum. My problem is that the conditioner will not dispense from the drawer. I’ve given it a good clean but it’s made no difference. Does anyone have any idea how I fix this? Is it related to the absence of the cold fill adapter?

[Martin]

Re: Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Model WMA61 Conditioner not dispen

Your plumber is not quite correct I’m afraid. As you have a machine with both Hot and Cold supplies you need a supply to both. Now, if you only have a cold supply to your machine then you with need what we call in the trade as a “Y piece adaptor” (available via emailing spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk ) That effectively joins the two pipes into one supply, and your machine should work fine as a result?

[cypress]

Re: Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Model WMA61 Conditioner not dispen

Thanks for the speedy reply. Will get hold of the adapter and let you know if that fixes the problem

[indespoint]

Re: Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Model WMA61 Conditioner not dispen

Fabric conditioner is dispensed when the conditioner valve operates. This is a cold water valve so should operate whether or not hot water is connected to the machine.

[cypress]

Re: Hotpoint Ultima 1600 Model WMA61 Conditioner not dispen

Indespoint, could it be a faulty conditioner valve then? Is that simple to repair?

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