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Trouble shooting

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (

see “Assistance”

), 

make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list.

Problem:

The machine does not switch on.

The wash cycle does not start.

The machine does not fill with 

water 

or

  Indicator light for the first 

wash cycle flashing rapidly.

The machine continuously fills with 

water and continually drains away

or Water left in the drum

or Stuck on wash.

The machine does not drain or spin 

- (error lights flashing).

The machine does not spin.

The machine does not drain or spin 

- ‘EASY IRON’ light flashes.

The programme takes too long.

The machine vibrates a lot during 

the spin cycle.

The machine is noisy.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact.

• There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug.

• The door is not closed properly.

• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.

• The ‘DELAY TIMER’ has been selected.

• The ‘CHILD LOCK’ is activated 

(see ‘The machine just ‘beeps’ when a 

programme or option is selected’ below).

• The water inlet hose is kinked.

• The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply.

• The water pressure is too low.

• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.

• There is no water supply to the house.

• The inlet valve filter is blocked.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

• The top of the drain hose is too low - It must be fitted at a height between 65 

and 100 cm from the floor 

(see “Installation”)

.

• The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run 

into the machine, the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of 

the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose

.

• The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the standpipe, the 

‘U’ bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose.

•  The Pump filter is blocked

.

• The drain hose is kinked 

(see “Installation”).

• 

New Installation - 

 The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed if 

connected under a sink.

•  The drain hose or sink trap is blocked

.

•  The Spin Speed is set to “ ” position

.

•  The ‘EASY IRON’ option is enabled, at the end of the program the machine drum will 

rotate slowly. To complete the wash cycle press the ‘START/PAUSE’ or the ‘EASY 

IRON’ buttons  (

see Wash Cycles & Options).

•  The ‘SILK’ program is selected, at the end of the program it requires the drain 

phase to be started. To complete the program press either the  ‘START/PAUSE’ 

or ‘EASY IRON’ buttons 

(see Wash Cycles & Options).

• Programme times will vary due to water pressure, the incoming water 

temperature and if the wash load goes out of balance. This will increase the 

programme time accordingly (

see ‘The machine wont spin properly’  below) 

-  (Most Common Cause!)

• The feet have not been adjusted, enabling the machine to rock.

• 

New Installation -

  Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers, or the 

Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the machine.

• The machine is trapped between cabinets and/or walls.

• The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning, but at 

a lower speed.

• There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin

.

Summary of Contents for Aqualtis AQ113L 297I

Page 1: ...ergent Preparing the laundry Washing recommendations Precautions and advice 11 General safety Load balancing system Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for your appliance drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Trouble shooting 13 14 Assist...

Page 2: ...or children Levelling 1 Place the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor without resting it up against walls cabinets anything else 2 If the floor is uneven the front feet of the machine may be adjusted until it reaches a horizontal position the angle of inclination must not exceed 2 degrees If the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and ...

Page 3: ... it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the...

Page 4: ...rdance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN YELLOW EARTH E Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described on the previous page The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even where the area is sheltered because it may...

Page 5: ... connections maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 71 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Test wash cycles in accordance with directives 1061 2010 and 1015 2010 programme Cotton Standard 60 C programme Cotton Standard 40 C This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compa tibility 2006 95 EC Low Voltage 20...

Page 6: ...chine in compliance with new energy saving regulations is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected Press the ON OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again Consumption in off mode 0 5 W Consumption in Left on 0 5 W PORTHOLE DOOR Always use the handle to open the porthole door see figure DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER T...

Page 7: ...Running a wash cycle OPTION buttons with indicator lights press to select the available options The indicator light corresponding to the selected option will remain lit see Running a wash cycle WASH CYCLE PHASE icons these illuminate to indicate the progress of the wash cycle Wash Rinse Spin Drain The text lights up when the cycle is complete START PAUSE button with indicator light when the green ...

Page 8: ...own requirements Press the button to activate the option the corresponding indicator light will switch on Press the button again to disable the option the indicator light will switch off If the selected option is not compatible with the selected wash cycle this incompatibility will be signalled by the flashing of the indicator light and a sound alert 3 beeps the option will not be activated If the...

Page 9: ...ad balancing and any wash options selected 1 Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061 2010 set wash cycle with a temperature of 60 C This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption it should be used for garments which can be washed at 60 C The actual washing temperature may differ from the indica...

Page 10: ...ich operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks 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 environment although they a...

Page 11: ... is not balanced correctly the machine spins at a reduced spin speed If the load is excessively unbalanced the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning To encourage improved load distribution and balance we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re use...

Page 12: ...ity supplies Turn 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 cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water Do not use solvents or abrasives Cleaning th...

Page 13: ...pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the st...

Page 14: ...t must be level when in its final position The fill hose is loose check both the cabinet and tap ends The fill hose is tight but still leaks if so replace the rubber washers or the fill hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch back on again If the problem persists contact Technical...

Page 15: ...t of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee Th...

Page 16: ...fficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough...

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