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Instructions for
WASHING MACHINE
installation and use
Contents
EN
Installation, 2-3-4-5
EN
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
English,1
Technical data
Description of the machine, 6-7
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
AQUALTIS
Load balancing system
Disposal
Opening the porth
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Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place ! If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable EN for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, given and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with is operating, particularly during the spin cycle. the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the ! If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a advice contained
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indica- EN ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine. Connect the drain hose, • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s without bending it, to a plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the draining duct or a wall plug. drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug floor; it can be plugged into a 13 amp so
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond EN with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & 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 a
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EN Technical data Model AQ113L 297 E width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 64,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 11 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 71 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Test Program- programme ; temperature 60°C; mes according to programme ; temperature 40°C. 2010/1061 This appliance conforms to the following
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Description of the machine EN CONTROL PANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUSTABLE FEET PORTHOLE DOOR ! Do not pour detergent into A the compartment 1. Always use the handle to Detergent should only be open the porthole door (see 1 poured into the compartment 2. figure). 2. main wash compartment: 2 B If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage.If powder detergent is used, place the parti
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Control panel EN ECO indicator light WASH CYCLE START/ PHASE OPTION buttons PAUSE OPTION buttons icons button with WASH CYCLE with indicator lights with indicator lights indicator light SELECTOR knob TEMPERATURE DELAY TIMER CHILD LOCK button Button with ON/OFF button button with indicator light indicator light SPIN LOCK indicator light button START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the green Button with ON/OFF indicator light: press this briefly indicator light flashes
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Running a wash cycle WARNING: before you use the washing machine for the ! If the selected option is not compatible with the EN first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, selected wash cycle, this incompatibility will be signalled using the 90° cottons cycle. by the flashing of the indicator light and a sound alert (3 beeps); the option will not be activated. 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. ! If the selected option is not compatible with another All the indi
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Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles EN Detergent and addi- Max. load (kg) Max. tives Max. temp. Cycle Icon Description of the wash cycle speed Detergent Fabric (°C) duration (rpm) Normal Eco for wash softener Cottons (2-3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200 11 11 200 Synthetics Resistant 60° 800 5 3,5 115 Synthetics Resistant (5) 40° 800 5 3,5 95 Whites 60° 1200 6 - 190 Coloureds (4) 40° 1200 6 6 125 Darks 30° 800 6 - 75 ** Refresh (see nex
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Detergents and laundry Coloureds: use this cycle to wash bright coloured Detergent EN clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the colours over time. type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), as Darks: Use programme to wash dark-coloured well as its colour, the washing temperature, the level of soiling garments. This programme is designed to maintain and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring
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Precautions and tips ! The machine was designed and constructed in The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products EN accordance with international safety regulations. The to remind the owner of their obligations regarding following information is provided for safety reasons and separated waste collection. must therefore be read carefully. For more information relating to the correct disposal of household appliances, owners should contact their local General safety authorities or applianc
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Care and maintenance To access the pre-chamber: Cutting off the water and electricity EN supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will 1 limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. 2 Cleaning the machine 1. take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the centre and then pushing downwards The outer parts and rubber components of th
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Trouble shooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre EN (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start. • The door
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The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this EN happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy item (eg duvet, quilt, etc). - Try the programme again using a different load. The machine
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Assistance Guarantee EN 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:
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195092277.02 10/2011 - Xerox Fabriano EN 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.hotpointserv
