Hotpoint AQLF9F49U 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 Control panel Auto Dose System, 8-9 Running a wash cycle, 10 W ash cycles and options, 11 T able of wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry , 12 Detergent Preparing the laundry W[...]

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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 o r 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 [...]

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    EN 5 T ech ni c al da ta Model AQLF9F 49 U Dimensi ons width 59. 5 c m he ight 85 cm de pth 64,5 c m 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 cap[...]

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    EN 6 CONTROL P ANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUST ABLE FEET Description of the machine 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 . Refer to the chapter " Auto D[...]

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    EN 7 TEMPERA TURE button WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob DOOR LOCKED indicator light ST ART/P AUSE button with indicator light WASH CYCLE PHASE icons DELA Y TIMER button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light ON/OFF button with indicator light ECO indicator light TEMPERA TURE/ DETERGENT display SPIN  display DELA Y TIMER/SOFTENER / CYCLE DURA TION  [...]

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    EN 8 Introduction This washing machine is equipped with two tanks: one for liquid detergent (either concentrated or diluted) with a capacity of approx. 5.5 l and another for liquid fabric softener (either concentrated or diluted) with a capacity of approx. 3.5 l (see picture) .  Check the detergent/fabric softener box to verify whether it is dil[...]

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    EN 9 Signals for successive refilling: When the level of detergent/fabric softener falls below the required level, at the end of the cycle, the first segment of the detergent symbol or the petal of the fabric softener symbol in the bottom left section, will flash slowly on the display . Once the detergent/fabric softener is finished, the first segm[...]

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    EN 10 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; the indicator light corresponding to the button will then remain[...]

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    EN 11 W ash options  Detergent dosage T o dose the amount of detergent (refer to the chapter " Auto Dose System ").  Concentrated Detergent T o modify the degree of detergent density (refer to the chapter " Auto Dose System ").  Fabric softener dosage T o dose the amount of fabric softener (refer to the chapter " A[...]

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    EN 12 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. Whenever the detergent and fabric softener  Auto Dose System  is activated[...]

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    EN 13 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 is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or ment[...]

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    EN 14 Car e and maintenance 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 o[...]

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    EN 15 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 16 T r oubleshooting: The machine's washing performance is unsatisfactory . What happens if the tanks are loaded even if they are already full? What happens if the dispenser is used in the traditional mode while the tanks are still full? Can the tanks also be used for powder detergent? Can powder detergent fall into the tanks? What happens [...]

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    EN 17 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 from 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 workmans[...]

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    EN 18 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the course 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 t elephone advisors and 1000 f ully qualified engineers on call t[...]

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    EN 20 195078506.04 09/2009 - Xerox Fabriano[...]