Always make sure the hot & cold water supply hoses are the right way round, (it differs from machine to machine) Make sure the drain hose rises from floor level to at least 2/3rd's the height of the machine, before dropping down into the waste pipe. This is because otherwise the water inside the machine could run straight out as it fills.

Don't push the drain hose any more than 1/3rd the way down the waste pipe, otherwise siphoning can result.

If the drain hose is to be connected to a U-bend, make sure that it rises as high as possible under the draining board, before dropping down into the connection. This is because otherwise waste water from the sink can drain back into the washing machine.

Don't worry you just need to connect the hot water supply hose to the cold water supply using a ' Y ' Piece hose connector, (Picture right) your washing machine should heat up the water to the required temperature using the internal water heater.

It’s also worth taking into consideration if you don't connect the hot water supply hose, your detergent will remain in the soap drawer instead of doing the wash, because it's usually the hot water supply that rinses the detergent out of the soap drawer and into the wash.

Modern machines are cold fill only

Most of the modern washing machines sold nowadays are cold fill only. Originally washing machines were connected to the cold and the hot water supply, because the hot water was used to supplement the heating process.

With a cold fill only, your washing machine will heat up the water to the required temperature using the internal water heater.

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