Hotpoint AQ9D 69 I v 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 Wash options Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing recommenda[...]

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    EN 2 Installation  This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. 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 relati[...]

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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 plac[...]

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    EN 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 or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or c[...]

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    EN 5 T ech ni c al da ta Model AQ9D 6 9 U Dimensi ons width 59. 5 c m he ig ht 85 c m de pth 64, 5 cm Capac i ty fr om 1 to 9 k g Electric al connec tions pl eas e refe r t o t h e te ch n ical dat a plate fixed t o th e machin e W ater c onnections max i mu m pres s u r e 1 MP a ( 1 0 b ar) min i mu m p res s u re 0 .05 MP a ( 0 .5 bar ) dr u m ca[...]

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    EN 6 Description of the machine CONTROL P ANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE ADJUST ABLE FEET KICK STRIP 20 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 deterge[...]

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    EN 7 WASH 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 WASH CYCLE PHASE icons SPIN SPEED button DELA Y TIMER button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light Button with  [...]

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    EN 8 Running a wash cycle WARNING: 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. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second and the text AQUAL TIS will appear on the display; the indicator l[...]

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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 fibres 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 [...]

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    EN 10 Deter gents and laundry Detergent The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), as well as its colour , the washing temperature, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect the[...]

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    EN 11 20 Pr ecautions and tips  The machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully . General safety  This appliance was designed for domestic use only .  the machine must only be used by adults, in accord[...]

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    EN 12 1 2 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies  T ur n off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will 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. Cleaning the machine The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance ca[...]

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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 problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not fil[...]

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    EN 14 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour 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 dat e of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time , your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either work[...]

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    EN 15 After Sales Service No one is better placed to 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 ser vice team in Europe of f ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 f ully qualified engineers on call t[...]

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    EN 16 195075766.01 04/2009 - Xerox Fabriano[...]