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Instructions for
WASHER DRYER
installation and use
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Contents
English,1
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
Technical data
Description of the machine, 6-7
Control panel
How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 8-9
Wash cycles and options, 10
Table of wash cycles
Wash options
AQUALTIS
Detergents and laundry, 11
Detergent
Preparing the laundry
AQM8F 49 I
Washing recommendation
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Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for ! If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable EN future reference. If the washer dryer is sold, given away or and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, is operating, particularly during the spin cycle. so that the new owner may benefit from the advice ! If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a contained wi
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65 - 100 cm • the supply voltage is included within the values indica- Connecting the drain hose EN ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine; Connect the drain hose, • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. without bending it, to a If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. draining duct or a wall drain situated between Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug 65 and 100 cm from the it can be plugged into a 13 amp sock
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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 AQM8F 49 I width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 64.5 cm from 1 to 8 kg for the wash programme Capacity from 1 to 6 kg for the drying programme 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 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Wash: programme ; temperature 60°C; Energy rated using a load of 8 kg. programmes D
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Description of the machine EN CONTROL PANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUSTABLE FEET PORTHOLE DOOR 1. pre-wash compartment: use powder detergent. Always use the handle to 2. main wash compartment: open the porthole door (see 1 use powder or liquid figure). detergent. If using the 2 latter type of detergent, we recommend it is poured into the drawer immediately before you start the washer dryer. washing additives compartment: for fabric softener or liquid additi
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Control panel EN DRYING WASH DELAY TIMER/CYCLE display CYCLE DURATION display PHASE TEMPERATURE ECO indicator light icons display START/PAUSE OPTION buttons with OPTION buttons with WASH CYCLE button with indicator indicator lights indicator lights SELECTOR knob light CHILD LOCK button Button with ON/OFF DELAY TEMPERATURE button with indicator light indicator light TIMER DOOR LOCKED button DRY indicator light button START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the green Button
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Running a wash cycle WARNING: before you use the washer dryer for the first Cupboard dry “L3”: suitable for laundry which can be put EN time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using back in a cupboard without being ironed. the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash. Extra dry “L4”: suitable for garments which need to be dried completely, such as sponges and bathrobes. 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much All the indicato
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7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/PAUSE EN button. The corresponding indicator light remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door locks (the 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 washer dryer by pressing the START/ PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAU
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(*) The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles EN Detergent and additives Max. Max. Max. temp. Cycle Icon Description of the wash cycle speed Drying load Fabric (°C) duration Prewash Wash (rpm) (kg) softener Cottons wash cycles Cottons with pre-wash 90° 1400 8 (Add detergent to the relevant compartment). 60° Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 1400 - 8 (Max. 90°C) Cotton (2): heavily soiled w
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Detergents and laundry Baby: use the special “Baby” wash cycle to remove Detergent EN the remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while The type and quantity of detergent required depend on removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic etc.), as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the reactions. The cycle has been designed to reduce the level of
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Precautions and tips • Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or ! The machine was designed and constructed in EN similar elastomers. accordance with international safety regulations. The • Make sure that the water tap is turned on during following information is provided for safety reasons and the drying cycles. must therefore be read carefully. Disposal General safety • Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local • This appliance was designed for domestic use only. reg
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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 washer dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), EN 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 is n
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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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After Sales Service EN 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
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