Hotpoint AQ9D 69 I v
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1. tab as indicated in the figure until the plastic tie rod is freed from its stop position pull downwards until you hear a click which indicates that the door is now unlocked 5 open the door if this is still not possible repeat the procedure 6 reposition the panel making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance 11 Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies e Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and help to prevent leaks e Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work Cleaning the machine The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water Do not use solvents or abrasives Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer To remove the drawer press lever 1 and pull the drawer outwards 2 see figure Wash it under running water this procedure should be repeated frequently Caring for your appliance drum e Always leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the protective pre chamber at the base of the pump Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the app2. SE with a temperature of 40 C 3 Short wash cycle for cottons set wash cycle p with a temperature of 40 C Wash options E Steam Hygiene This option enhances washing performance by generating steam during the wash cycle that eliminates any bacteria from fibres while treating them at the same time Place the laundry in the drum choose a ca programme and select option s The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause the porthole door to become hazy Y It cannot be used in SEI with Spr Ep 90 C AIN 225489 S Easy Iron By selecting this option the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases At the end of the cycle the washing machine drum will rotate slowly the Easy Iron and START PAUSE indicator lights will flash To end the cycle press the START PAUSE button or the Easy Iron button For the Silk wash cycle the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Easy Iron indicator light will flash To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed press the START PAUSE button or the Easy Iron button It cannot be used in conjunction with amp Go ES O 7 0 Time Saver If you select this option the wash cycle duration will be reduced by 30 50 depending on the selected cycle thereby guaranteeing simultaneous water and energy saving Use this cycle for lightly soiled garments It ca
3. and tips Note To exit Demo mode press and hold the two ON OFF and START PAUSE gt Il buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds 13 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer s guarantee which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase This gives you the reassurance that if within that time your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials we will at our discretion either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you This guarantee is subject to the following conditions The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only The appliance has not been altered serviced maintained dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by us Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland The guarantee does not cover Damage resulting from transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper insta
4. Cottons with pre wash cycle Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam Preparing the laundry e Shake out the garments before loading them into the machine e Divide the laundry according fabric type symbol on the washing instruction label and colour making sure you separate the coloured garments from the white ones e Empty all pockets and check the buttons e Do not exceed the values listed in the Table of wash cycles which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry How much does your laundry weigh 1 sheet 400 500 g 1 pillowcase 150 200 g 1 tablecloth 400 500 g 1 bathrobe 900 1200 g 1 towel 150 250 g 1 pair of jeans 400 500 g 1 shirt 150 200 g Washing recommendations Steam Refresh This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres Insert dry items only that are not dirty and select programme the cycle clothes will be slightly damp Depending on the type of fabric being refreshed garments may be worn after 10 minutes or once they have dried sufficiently The programme makes ironing easier Moreover with the Steam Perfume laundry balls your favourite perfume can be added to your laundry Place a few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside the laundry ball close it and insert it into the drum together with the laundry Then launch the specific programme amp 5 At the end of the cycle garments will be relaxed and f
5. Instructions for installation and use WASHING MACHINE English 1 AQUALTIS AQ9D 69 U Ml Hotpoint Contents Installation 2 3 4 5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies Technical data Description of the machine 6 7 Touch control panel Running a wash cycle 8 Wash cycles and options 9 Table of wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing recommendations Precautions and advice 11 General safety Load balancing system Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for your appliance drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Trouble shooting 13 Assistance 14 Installation This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference If the washing machine is sold given away or moved please ensure the manual is kept with the machine so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it Read these instructions carefully they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance Inside the pack containing this manual you will also find the guarantee and all the details necessary for installation Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1 Once you have removed all the p
6. ackaging from the washing machine make sure it has not been damaged during transportation If it has been damaged contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process 2 Remove the 4 protective screws used during transportation and the corresponding spacer located on the rear part of the appliance see figure 3 Close off the holes using the plastic plugs supplied in the pack 4 Keep all the parts in a safe place they will be needed again if the washing machine is moved to another location to prevent the inside of the appliance being damaged Packaging materials should not be used as toys for children Levelling 1 Place the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor without resting it up against walls or cabinets 2 If the floor is uneven the front feet of the machine may be adjusted until it reaches a horizontal position the angle of inclination must not exceed 2 degrees If the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it is operating particularly during the spin cycle If it is placed on carpet or a rug adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply run the water until it is perfectly clear 1 C
7. an be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval Or the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green amp Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black If a 13 amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrici
8. an before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH E Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above GREEN amp YELLOW _ 3 CROSS BAR CORD GRIP BLUE The washing machine should not be installed in an Outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach Do not use extensions or multiple sockets The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed The power supply cable must only be replaced by an authorised serviceman Warning The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected Technical data Model AQ9D 69 U width 59 5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 64 5 cm Capacity from 1 to 9 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine Water connections Spin speed Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 60456 maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 62 litres up to 1600 rotations per
9. automatic standby system which is enabled after a few minutes if no activity is detected Press the ON OFF 5 button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again Touch control panel WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob M2 M1 HM Hotpoint START PAUSE button SPIN SPEED with indicator light button i temperature FCO o button indicator light ICONS Q DISPLAY O END Button with ON OFF l_ _ _ CHILD LOCK button indicator light M3 OPTION DELAY with indicator light buttons TIMER button DOOR LOCKED Button with gt ON OFF indicator light press this briefly to switch the machine on or off The green indicator light indicates that the machine is switched on To switch off the washing machine during the wash cycle press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will not switch off If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle this wash cycle will be cancelled WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob may be turned in either direction To select the most suitable wash cycle please refer to the Table of wash cycles The knob will not Move during the wash cycle M1 M2 M3 buttons press and hold one of the buttons to store a cycle with your own set preferences in the memory of the machine To recall a previously stored cycle press the corresponding button TEMPERATURE 15 button press to modify or exclude the temperature setting the value selected
10. ce your machine or if you prefer give you your money back 14 HM Hotpoint After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us the manufacturer Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast reliable local service UK 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Please note Our advisors will require the following information Model number Serial number Lu Parts and Accessories We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate Dublin 17 LA e Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environmen
11. domestic use only e the machine must only be used by adults in accordance with the instructions given in this manual e Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet e Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket Hold the plug and pull e Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely high temperatures e Never force the porthole door This could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening e f the appliance breaks down do not under any circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself e Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating e f it must be moved proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care Never try to do this alone because the appliance is very heavy e Before loading laundry into the washing machine make sure the drum is empty Load balancing system Before every spin cycle to avoid excessive vibrations before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform manner the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed If after several attempts the load is not balanced correctly the machine spins at a reduced spin speed If the load is excessively unbalanced the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning To encourage
12. ents may be washed in the washing machine even those which state hand wash only 4y on the label The Wool wash cycle can be used to wash all woollen garments in the washing machine while guaranteeing optimum performance Duvets to wash double or single duvets the weight of which should not exceed 3 5 kg cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets use the special Duvets wash cycle We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards see figure and that no more than of the total volume of the drum is used lo achieve the best results we recommend that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside the detergent dispenser drawer Quilts to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer use the bag provided and set the wash cycle to Duvets G2 Bedlinen and towels use the Bed amp Bath ga cycle to wash laundry from all over the house this optimises fabric softener performance and helps you save time and energy We recommend the use of powder detergent Stubborn stains it is wise to treat stubborn stains with solid soap before washing and to use the Cottons with pre wash cycle Precautions and tips El Hotpoint The machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully General safety e This appliance was designed for
13. improved load distribution and balance we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load Disposal e Disposing of the packaging materials observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re used e The European Directive 2002 96 EC relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost of re using and recycling the materials inside the machine while preventing potential damage to the atmosphere and to public health The crossed out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the owner of their obligations regarding separated waste collection For more information relating to the correct disposal of household appliances owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealer Opening the porthole door manually In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a powercut and if you wish to remove the laundry proceed as follows 1 remove the plug from the electrical socket 2 make sure the water level inside the machine is lower than the door opening if it is not remove excess water using the drain hose collecting it in a bucket as indicated in the figure 3 remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine see overleaf 4 pull outwards using the
14. liance 12 To access the pre chamber AT 1 take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the centre and then pushing downwards on both sides until you can remove it see figures 2 position a container so that it will collect the water which flows out approximately 1 5 see figure 3 unscrew the lid by rotating it in an anti clockwise direction see figure 4 clean the inside thoroughly 5 screw the lid back on 6 reposition the panel making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year If there are any cracks it should be replaced immediately during the wash cycles water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open Trouble shooting Bl Hotpoint Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre see Assistance make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list Problem The washing machine does not switch on The wash cycle does not start The washing machine does not fill with water The washing machine door remains locked The machine continuously fills with water and drains The washing machine does not drain or spin The machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle The washing machine leaks The icons co
15. llation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers There will be a charge for our engineer s time To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance simply call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 ROI 01 230 0800 Extended Guarantees We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the life of your policy To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08448 226 226 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233 Free Helpdesk Service We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership Simply call our Hotpoint Service Hotline on 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 for telephone assistance or where necessary to arrange for an engineer to call If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will repla
16. minute programme Ep temperature 60 C using a load of 9 kg This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 89 336 EEC dated 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 2006 95 EC Low Voltage 2002 96 EC MH Hotpoint Description of the machine PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP CONTROL PANEL ADJUSTABLE FEET Always use the handle to open the porthole door see figure DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER hi The detergent dispenser drawer is located inside the machine and can be accessed by opening the door A For more information on y detergent measures please refer to the chapter entitled Detergents and laundry 1 pre wash compartment use powder detergent 2 main wash compartment use powder or liquid detergent If using the latter type of detergent we recommend it is poured into the drawer immediately before you start the washing machine washing additives compartment for fabric softener or liquid additives We recommend that the maximum level indicated by the grille is not exceeded and that concentrated fabric softeners are diluted TOUCH CONTROL PANEL To adjust the settings gently press the icon inside the sensitive touch control area as illustrated in the figure Standby mode This washing machine in compliance with new energy saving regulations is fitted with an
17. ng machine to fill with water and drain continuously Special anti draining valves are available in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe The wash cycle does not include draining Some wash cycles require the drain phase to be started manually see Wash cycles and options The Easy iron option is enabled to complete the wash cycle press the START PAUSE button Wash cycles and options The drain hose is bent see Installation The drainage duct is clogged The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation see Installation The machine is not level see Installation The machine is trapped between cabinets and walls see nstallation The load is unbalanced see Detergents and laundry The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly see Installation The detergent dispenser is blocked to clean it see Care and maintenance The drain hose is not fixed in place properly see Installation Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The detergent is not suitable for machine washing it should display the text for washing machines or hand and machine wash or the like Too much detergent was used Perform the manual unlocking procedure see Precautions
18. nnot be used in conjunction with Ja E E Y Sy Z ye Eco Option The Eco Option saves energy by not heating the water used to wash your laundry an advantage both to the environment and to your energy bill Instead intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent It cannot be used in conjunction with SFr 409 fe E DS gt Sy O Z Detergents and laundry Detergent The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the type of fabric you are washing cotton wool silk etc as well as its colour the washing temperature the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect the environment although they are biodegradable detergents still contain ingredients which alter the balance of nature We recommend the following e use powder detergents for white cotton garments and pre washing e use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for all low temperature wash cycles e use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk garments The detergent should be poured into the relevant compartment or the dispenser placed directly inside the drum before the wash cycle begins In the latter case it will not be possible to select the
19. onfirm the language which will be set after 2 If no buttons are pressed the language set previously will be displayed after 30 Switch on the machine Running a wash cycle WARNING before you use the washing machine for the first time run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry using the 90 cottons cycle without pre wash 1 SWITCH THE MACHINE ON Press the button All the indicator lights will iluminate for 1 second and the text AQUALTIS will appear on the display the indicator light corresponding to the C button will then remain lit in a constant manner and the START PAUSE indicator light will flash 2 SELECT THE PROGRAMME Turn the PROGRAMME KNOB left or right until the required programme has been selected the name of the programme will appear on the display A temperature and spin speed is set for each programme these may be adjusted The cycle duration will also appear on the display 3 LOAD THE LAUNDRY Open the porthole door Load the laundry making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of wash cycles on the following page 4 MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in Description of the machine 5 CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR 6 CUSTOMISE THE WASH CYCLE Use the relevant buttons on the control panel EN O Modify the temperature and or spin speed The machine a
20. onnect the inlet hose to the machine by screwing it onto the cold water inlet of the appliance which is situated on the top right hand side of the rear part of the appliance see figure 2 Connect the inlet hose by screwing it to a cold water tab using a 3 4 gas threaded connection see figure 3 Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent The water pressure at the tap must fall within the values indicated in the Technical data table see next page If the inlet hose is not long enough contact a specialised shop or an authorised technician Never use second hand or old inlet hoses use the products supplied with the machine Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose without bending it to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor The drain hose may be connected to an under sink trap Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot Where it connects to the waste water pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap If it is place over the edge of a basin or sink be sure the free end of the hose should not be underwater We advise against the use of hose extensions in case of absolute need the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a s
21. or wash softener Cottons wash cycles Cotton with pre wash we 6 6 O x Tr Add detergent to the relevant compartment X 1 3 iz E Cotton 1 heavily soiled whites and resistant colours e 1600 O O 9 T O Cotton 2 heavily soiled whites and delicate colours 40 1600 9 P Coloured Cotton 3 40 1600 o o 9 AN Shirts 40 600 0 2 J O E Jeans 40 800 o o 4 Ma Special programmes 53 Baby heavily soiled delicate colours 40 800 e o 2 o lt A Durable Synthetics 60 800 e e 4 la Steam Refresh see next page 3 i E 1 5 ES O DS Bed amp Bath for bedlinen and towels 60 1600 0 0 9 la D Duvets for down stuffed garments 30 1200 o O 9 0 Q amp Silk for garments in silk and viscose lingerie 30 0 o O 2 3 O Wool for wool cashmere etc 40 600 0 2 D Mix 30 to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly not suitable i 0 2 for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand a ae n T Partials wash cycles o Rinse i 1600 i 9 Spin 1600 2 9 2 Drain 0 9 Note 10 minutes after the START the machine will recalculate the time remaining until the end of the wash cycle on the basis of the load inside it this value will then be shown on the display For all Test Institutes 1 Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 60456 set wash cycle E with a temperature of 60 C 2 Long wash cycle for cottons set wash cycle
22. ragrant Not recommended for wool or silk garments Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to avoid it dripping Do not add softeners or detergents 10 Shirts use the special Shirts 4 wash cycle to wash shirts in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the best possible care Jeans use the special Jeans E wash cycle for all denim garments turn inside out before washing and use a liquid detergent Baby use the special Baby f wash cycle to remove the remove the soiling typically caused by babies while removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent At the end of the wash cycle the machine will slowly rotate the drum to end the cycle press the START PAUSE button Silk use the special Silk wash cycle to wash all silk garments We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes Curtains use the Silk wash cycle These should be folded and placed inside the bag provided Wool Hotpoint is the only washing machine brand to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement M 0508 by the Woolmark Company which means that all woollen garm
23. rresponding to the Phase in progress flash rapidly atthe same time as the ON OFF indicator light There is too much foam The washing machine door remains locked Possible causes Solutions The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully or not enough to make contact There is no power in the house The door is not closed properly The START PAUSE button has not been pressed The water tap has not been opened A DELAY TIMER has been set The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap The hose is bent The water tap has not been opened There is no water supply in the house The pressure is too low The START PAUSE button has not been pressed If you have selected the Baby amp cycle or the Easy iron gt option when the wash cycle has finished the machine will slowly rotate the drum to end the cycle press the START PAUSE button or the Easy iron button If you have selected the Silk wash cycle the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking to drain the water so that the laundry may be removed press the START PAUSE button or the Easy iron gt button The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The free end of the hose is under water see Installation If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building there may be problems relating to water drainage causing the washi
24. sing the START PAUSE button then select the desired cycle and press the START PAUSE button again To open the door during a wash cycle press the START PAUSE button if the DOOR LOCKED o indicator light is switched off you may open the door Press the START PAUSE button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted 8 THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE This is indicated by the illuminated text END The porthole door may be opened immediately If the START PAUSE indicator light is flashing press the button to end the cycle Open the door unload the laundry and switch off the machine If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun press and hold the button until the cycle stops and the machine switches off Bag for quilts curtains and delicate garments The Aqualtis washing machine makes it easier for you to wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in complete confidence thanks to the special bag which protects the laundry this is supplied with the machine We recommend that the bag is used every time you wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made using synthetic material Wash cycles and options M Hotpoint Table of wash cycles Max Max Detergent and additives Max Icon Description of the wash cycle temp speed load Pasi C rom Detergent Detergent Fabric kg CUraton for prewash f
25. t 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 the risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts 15 195075766 01 04 2009 Xerox Fabriano 16
26. tandpipe that the end does not go down more than 15cms 6 inches If the hose is pushed down too far this may cause the machine to self syphon ie continuously empty as it is filling Electric connection Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket make sure that e the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law e the socket is able to sustain the appliance s maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table see page 5 HM Hotpoint e the supply voltage is included within the values ndicated on the Technical details table see page 5 e the socket is compatible with the washing machine s plug If this is not the case replace the socket or the plug Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacements c
27. the display shows the text OFF the E symbol will disappear gp ES O Modify the cycle settings R the button to activate the option the name of the option will then appear on the display and the corresponding indicator light will illuminate e Press the button again to deactivate the option the name of the option will then appear on the display followed by the text OFF and the corresponding indicator light will switch off If the selected option is not compatible with the selected wash cycle this incompatibility will be signalled by the flashing of the indicator light and a sound alert 3 beeps the option will not be activated If the selected option is not compatible with another option that has been selected previously the indicator light corresponding to the first option selected will flash and only the second option will be activated the indicator light corresponding to the button will remain lit in a constant manner The options may affect the recommended load value and or the duration of the cycle 7 START THE PROGRAMME Press the START PAUSE button The corresponding indicator light remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door locks the o DOOR LOCKED indicator light illuminates The icons corresponding to the wash cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate which phase is currently in progress To change a wash cycle once it has already started pause the washing machine by pres
28. to activate or deactivate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds when the indicator light is illuminated the control panel is locked This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally especially where there are children in the home ECO indicator light the ECO icon lights up when after altering the washing parameters an energy saving of at least 10 is made Furthermore before the machine enters Standby mode the icon will light up for a few seconds when the machine is switched off the estimated energy saving will be around the 80 mark CHANGE LANGUAGE The first time the machine is switched on the first language will flash on the display The A OK and V symbols will appear on the display in line with the 3 buttons on the right hand side The languages change automatically every 3 alternatively they can be changed by pressing the buttons next to the A and V symbols Use the OK button to confirm the language which will be set after 2 If no buttons are pressed the automatic language change will begin again after 30 The language may only be changed while the machine is switched off Press and hold the temperature EN spin O delayed start E buttons for 5 a short beep sounds and the set language flashes on the display Press the buttons next to the A and V symbols to change the language Use the button next to the OK symbol to c
29. utomatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed values set for the selected cycle or the most recently used settings if they are compatible with the selected cycle The temperature can be decreased by pressing the EN button until the cold wash OFF setting is reached The spin speed may be progressively reduced by pressing the button until it is completely excluded OFF If these buttons are pressed again the maximum values are restored Exception if the Cottons programme is selected the temperature can be increased up to a value of 90 C Set a DELAY TIMER To set a delayed start for the selected cycle press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached During the setting procedure the delay period and the text Starts in will be displayed along with the flashing symbol After the delayed start has been set the symbol will remain fixed on the display which will also indicate the duration of the selected cycle with the text Ends in and the cycle duration Press the DELAY TIMER button just once to display the delay time set previously After the countdown has begun the display will show the text Starts in and the delay period Once the set delay time has elapsed the machine will begin its cycle and the display will show Ends in and the time remaining until the end of the cycle To remove the delayed start option press the button until
30. will appear on the display above see Running a wash cycle SPIN SPEED CYCLE button press to modify or exclude the spin cycle the value selected will appear on the display above see Running a wash cycle DELAY TIMER Vv button press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle the set delay time will appear on the display above see Running a wash cycle OPTION buttons with indicator lights press to select the available options The indicator light corresponding to the selected option will remain lit see Running a wash cycle WASH CYCLE PHASE icons these illuminate to indicate the progress of the wash cycle Wash Y Rinse G Spin O Drain gt The text END lights up when the cycle is complete START PAUSE button with indicator light when the green indicator light flashes slowly press the button to start a wash cycle Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner To pause the wash cycle press the button indicator light again the indicator light will flash in an orange colour If the Door locked 0 indicator light is switched off the door may be opened To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted press the button again DOOR LOCKED gt indicator light indicates that the porthole door is locked To open the door pause the wash cycle see Running a wash cycle CHILD LOCK button with indicator light
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