Hotpoint AQ9D 692 S manual

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    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 T ouch 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 recommen[...]

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    EN 2 ! 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 relating to the safe i[...]

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    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 identifyng 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 . Connect Brown wir e to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N o[...]

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    EN 5 T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model AQ9D 692 S Dimensions width 59.5 cm 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 W ater connections maximum pressur e 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressur e 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1600 rotati[...]

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    EN 6 Description of the machine CONTROL P ANEL PORTHOLE DOOR Always use the handle to open the porthole door (see figure). DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER The detergent dispenser drawer is located inside the machine and can be accessed by opening the door . For more information on detergent measures, please refer to the chapter entitled “Detergents an[...]

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    EN 7 W ASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob Button with ON/OFF indicator light T ouch control panel TEMPERA TURE button OPTION buttons DISPLA Y M1 M3 ECO indicator light ST ART/P AUSE button with indicator light DOOR LOCKED indicator light W ASH CYCLE PHASE icons SPIN SPEED button DELA Y TIMER button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light B ut to n w it h ON/OF[...]

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    EN 8 Running a wash cycle 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 without pre-wash. 1. S WI TC H THE M AC HI NE ON . Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second and the text AQUAL TIS will appear on the display; the ind[...]

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    EN 9 W ash options Steam Hygiene This option enhances washing performance by generating steam during the wash cycle that eliminates any bacteria from fibr es while treating them at the same time. Place the laundry in the drum, choose a compatible programme and select option “ “. ! The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause t[...]

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    EN 10 Shirts: use the special “Shirts” wash cycle to wash shirts in differ ent fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the best possible car e. Jeans: use the special “Jeans” wash cycle for all denim garments; turn inside out before washing and use a liquid detergent. Baby: use the special “Baby” wash cycle to remove the remove th[...]

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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 The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The Phase in Progr ess indicator lights flash rapidly at the same time as the ON/OFF indicator light. The machine smells. The machine door cannot be opened. Door Seal damaged at the bottom. The water level i[...]

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    EN 15 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and L abour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer ’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs f or twelve months f rom the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either workma[...]

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    EN 16 195084907.01 05/2010 - Xerox Fabriano Aft er Sales Service No one is better placed t o care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the c ourse of its working lif e than us - the manuf acturer . Essential Contact Inf ormation Hotpoint Service W e are the largest service team in Europe off ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 100[...]