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Hotpoint AQ1131 manual

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  • Page 1

    EN 1 English,1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies T echnical data Description of the machine, 6-7 Control panel Running a wash cycle, 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of wash cycles W ash options Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent Preparing the laundry W ashing recommendations[...]

  • Page 2

    EN 2 2 Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future r eference. 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 relatin[...]

  • Page 3

    EN 3 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. If it is place[...]

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    EN 4 As the colours of the wires in the lead may not corr espond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Gr een or Green & Y ellow . Con nect Br own wi re to ter mina l m arke d L or colo ur ed R ed. Connect Blue wire to terminal [...]

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    EN 5 T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model AQ113L 297 I Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 64,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 11 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine W ater connections maximum pressur e 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressur e 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 71 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rot[...]

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    EN 6 ! Do not pour detergent into the compartment 1 . De te rg ent s ho ul d o nl y be po ur ed in to t he co mp ar tm ent 2 . 2. main wash compartment : 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 partition into slot B . washing ad[...]

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    EN 7 TEMPERA TURE button W ASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob OPTION buttons with indicator lights LOCK indicator light ST ART/ P AUSE button with indicator light W ASH CYCLE PHASE icons SPIN button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light Button with ON/OFF indicator light ECO indicator light OPTION buttons with indicator lights Control panel Button with ON/OF[...]

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    EN 8 W ARNING: before you use the washing machine for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry , using the 90° cottons cycle. 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Pr ess the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the indicator light corresponding to the button will then remain lit in a fixed manner and the ST AR [...]

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    EN 9 W ash cycles and options T able of wash cycles For all T est Institutes: 1) Test wash cycl e in compl iance with regu latio n 2010/1061: s et wa sh cy cle with a temperatur e of 60°C. 2) Test wash cycl e in compl iance with regu latio n 2010/1061: s et wa sh cy cle with a temperatur e of 40°C. 3) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle w[...]

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    EN 10 Deter gents and laundry Coloureds: use this cycle to wash bright coloured clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright colours over time. Darks: Use programme to wash dark-coloured garments. This programme is designed to maintain dark colours over time. We r ecommend using a liquid detergent for the best results when washing dark- co[...]

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    EN 11 Pr ecautions and tips ! The machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety r easons and must therefor e be read car efully . General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only . • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (i[...]

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    EN 12 T o access the pre-chamber: 1. take off the cover panel on the fr ont of the machine by first pressing it in the centr e 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 l) ( see figure ) ; 3. unscrew the lid by r otatin[...]

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    EN 13 T r ouble shooting Y our washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre ( see “Assistance” ), make sure that the pr oblem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine does not fill with water or[...]

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    EN 14 Re me mb er , yo u wil l be c ha rg ed f or a se rv ic e cal l fo r pr ob le ms c aus ed b y inc or r ec t i ns ta ll at ion , as l ist ed a bo ve. Not emptying contents from pockets may cause pump or drain blockages, or may damage the machine. Do n ot wa sh i te ms wh ic h do no t ha ve a wa sh la be l, o r w as h it em s t ha t ar e no t in[...]

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    EN 15 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of br eakdown repairs for twelve months fr om the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is pr oven to be defective because of either workmanshi[...]

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    EN 16 195094104.02 10/2011 - Xerox Fabriano 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 ar e the largest service team in Eur ope offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully[...]