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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 How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 8-9 W ash cycles and options, 10 T able of wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry , 11 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 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 [...]
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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 e ch n i cal d ata Model AQM8F 49 I Di mens io ns width 59. 5 c m he ig ht 8 5 c m dep th 64,5 cm Capa city fr o m 1to 8 k g for was h p rog ra m m e fr o m 1 to 6 k g fo r the dr y ing p rogr am me Electric a l co n ne cti o n s pl eas e ref er t o t h e te ch ni cal dat a pla te f i xe d to the m a chi ne Wa t e r co n ne cti o n s m axim [...]
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EN 6 CONTROL P ANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUST ABLE FEET 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 deterg[...]
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EN 7 TEMPERA TURE button WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob OPTION buttons with indicator lights DOOR LOCKED indicator light ST ART/P AUSE button with indicator light WASH CYCLE PHASE icons DRY button DELA Y TIMER button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light Button with ON/OFF indicator light ECO indicator light OPTION buttons with indicator lights TEMP[...]
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EN 8 WARNING: 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. 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 lit in a fixed manner an[...]
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EN 9 7. ST ART THE PROGRAMME. Press the ST ART/ P AUSE button. The corresponding indicator light remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door locks (the DOOR LOCKED indicator light illuminates). The icons corresponding to the wash cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate which phase is currently in progress. T o change a wash [...]
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EN 10 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 washer dryer operation may ca[...]
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EN 11 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 12 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 accordanc[...]
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EN 13 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 14 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 problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The washer dryer does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washer dryer does not fill with wa[...]
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EN 15 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 16 195075165.03 05/2009 - Xerox Fabriano 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 service team in Europe of f ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 [...]