Hotpoint AQXL 169 manual

Instructions f or Installation and Use W ashing machine Model AQ XL 169[...]

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GB 1 W ASHING MACHINE English, 1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the water and electricity supplies T echnical data Description of the machine, 6-7 Control panel Running a wash cycle, 8 Programmes and options, 9 T able of Pr ogrammes Wash options Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing a[...]

GB 2 A Installation  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the machine so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it.  Please read this instruction manual carefully it contains important information regardi[...]

GB 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[...]

GB 4 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 & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L o r coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or [...]

GB 5 T ech nica l da ta Model AQXL 1 69 Dimensi ons width 59. 5 cm he ight 85 cm de pth 64.5 c m Capac ity from 1 to 7.5 kg Electric a l connec tions v olta ge 22 0-240 V 50 Hz max i mu m a bs o r bed p ow e r 2 1 0 0 W W ater c onnections max i mu m p r es s u re 1 MP a ( 1 0 ba r) min i mu m p res s u r e 0 .05 MPa ( 0.5 b ar) dr u m cap aci t y [...]

GB 6 DETERGENT DISPENSER: This is inside the machine and may be accessed by opening the door . For information relating to detergents, 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 you intend to use liquid detergent, we [...]

GB 7 ON-OFF/CANCEL button with indicator light : press the button briefly to switch the machine on or off. The green indicator light shows that the machine is switched on. T o switch the washing machine off during a wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds; pressing the button quickly or accidentally will not switch the mac[...]

GB 8 NOTE: the first time you use the washing machine, add etergent and run an empty 90°C cotton wash cycle without the pre-wash phase. 1. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second, after which the light corresponding to the button will remain lit constantly , while the ST ART/P AUSE indicator l[...]

GB 9 Pr ogrammes and options W ash options Super W ash This option guarantees a high-performance wash, thanks to the use of a greater quantity of water during the initial phase of the cycle and a longer overall duration of the programme.  It is not compatible with the Fast Wash, Silk, Wool, Duvets and Partial programmes. [...]

GB 10 Detergent The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour , the temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: although they may be biodegra[...]

GB 11 20  This machine was designed and manufactured in compliance with cuurent international safety standards. The following advice is provided for safety reasons and should be read carefully . General safety  This appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.  The washing ma[...]

GB 12 1 2 Shutting off the water and electricity supplies  Shut off the water tap after every wash. This limits wear and tear on the machine s water supply and prevents leaks.  Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before cleaning it and before performing any maintenance work on it. Cleaning the machine The exterior of the a[...]

GB 13 T r oubleshooting Possible causes / Solutions:  The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or it has not been inserted far enough to make contact.  There is no power in the house.  The porthole door has not been shut properly .  The ST ART/RESET button has not been pressed.  The water tap has not been turned on.[...]

GB 14 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our 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 o[...]

GB 15 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 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure y[...]

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