Hotpoint AQXXF 149 PM manual

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    Instructions f or Installation and Use W ashing machine Model A Q X XF 1 49 PM[...]

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    GB 1 W ASHING MACHINE English,1 GB AQXXF 149 PM Instruction booklet Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold 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 Programmes W ash options Detergents and laundry , 10 D[...]

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    GB 2 Installation A  Keep this instruction manual in a saf e place f or f uture ref erence. 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 caref ully it contains important inf ormation r[...]

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    GB 3 Drainage Connection Connect the drain hose, without kinking it, to a draining duct or a stand pipe situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; The drain hose may be connected to an under- sink trap. Bef ore connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot. If it is place d ov[...]

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    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 f ollows: Connect Green & Y ellow wire t o 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 o[...]

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    GB 5 T e c h ni c a l da ta Mod el AQXXF 149 PM Dimensions width 59 .5 cm hei ght 85 c m depth 64 .5 cm C apacity f r om 1 t o 7 . 5 kg Ele c t ric al c onnections vol tage 220- 240 V 50 Hz ma x imum a bsorbe d po wer 2100 W W a te r connec tions ma x imum p ressu re 1 MPa ( 10 ba r) minimum pre ssure 0.05 MPa (0.5 ba r) d r um c ap ac i t y 6 2 l [...]

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    GB 6 Description of the machine DOOR Always use the handle to open the door (see figure). CONTROL P ANEL DOOR DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJ UST ABLE FEET 20 1 2 DETERGENT DISPENSER: This is inside the machine and may be accessed by opening the door . For inf ormation relating to detergents, please ref er to the chapter entitled Detergents and laund[...]

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    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 f or approximately 2 seconds; pressing the button quickly or accidentally will not switch [...]

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    GB 8 Running a wash cycle Note: the first time you use the washing machine, add detergent and run an empty 9 0°C cotton wash cycle without the pre-wash phase. 1. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate f or 1 second, after which the light corresponding to the button will remain lit constantly , while the S[...]

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    GB 9 Programmes and options Ic on Pr ogr a mme descr iption Ma x . tempe r a - tur e (° C) Ma x . spi n sp ee d (r .p.m .) Deterg ent Maximum load (kg)) Cy cle d ur atio n Wa s h i n g Fabr ic s often er Nor mal Usi ng Min i Loa d Nor m al Us in g Min i Lo ad Ever yday pr ogrammes WH I TE S 60° (M ax 90 °) 1400 ll 7. 5 3 . 5 CO L O UR E D S 40°[...]

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    GB 10 Detergents and laundry Detergent The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of f abric (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 caref ully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: alth[...]

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    GB 11 Precautions and tips 20   This machine was designed and manuf actured in compliance with cuurent international saf ety standards. The f ollowing advice is provided f or saf ety reasons and should be read caref ully . General saf ety  This appliance was designed f or domestic use inside the home and is not intended f or commercial or [...]

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    GB 12 Care and maintenance 1 2 T urning off the water and electricity supplies  T urn off the water tap after ever y wash. This limits wear and tear on the machine s w ater supply and prevents leaks.  Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply bef ore cleaning it and bef ore per f orming any maintenance work on it. Cleaning the m[...]

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    GB 13 T roubleshooting Possible causes / Solutions:  The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or it has not been inserted f ar enough to make contact.  There is no power in the house.  The porthole door has not been shut properly .  The ST ART /P AUSE button has not been pressed.  The water tap has not been turned o[...]

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    GB 14 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 workmanship or mate[...]

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    GB 15 After Sales Service No one is better placed to c are 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 ser vice team in Europe off ering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualif ied engineers on call t[...]

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    195.056.342.01  March 2006[...]