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Hotpoint AQM8D 69 I manual

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  • Page 1

    EN 1 English,1 ! This symbol reminds you to r ead this instruction manual. 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 How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of wash cycles W ash opti[...]

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

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

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    EN 5 T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model AQM8D 69 I Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 64.5 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg for the wash pr ogramme from 1 to 6 kg for the drying pr ogramme 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 M[...]

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    EN 6 CONTROL P ANEL 1 2 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 . For more information on detergent measures, please refer to the chapter entitled “Detergent[...]

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    EN 7 W ASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob Button with ON/OFF indicator light T ouch control panel Button with ON/OFF indicator light: press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The gr een indicator light indicates that the machine is switched on. T o switch off the washer -dryer during the wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 3 sec[...]

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    EN 8 W ARNING: before you use the washer -dryer for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry , using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash. 1 . SW I T C H T HE M A C H IN E O N . P r es s t he b u t t o n . Al l t he i n d i c a to r l i g h t s wi l l i ll um i n a t e f or 1 s ec on d a n d t he t e x t A QU AL TI S w il l[...]

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    EN 9 Wash 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 washer dryer operation may cause the po[...]

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    EN 10 Deter gents and laundry Detergent The type and quantity of detergent requir ed 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 ar ea. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect t[...]

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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 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • T urn 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 can be [...]

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    EN 13 T r ouble shooting Y our washer -dryer 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 dry . The clothes ar[...]

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    EN 14 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 is too low when the mach[...]

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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 guarant ee, which covers the cost of break down 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 work[...]

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    EN 16 195076572.05 12/2010 - Xerox Fabriano Aft er Sales Servic e No one is better placed t o care f or your Hotpoint applianc e during the course 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 t elephone advisors and 1[...]