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Running  a  wash  cycle

NOTE:

 

the  first  time  you  use  the  washer-dryer,

add detergent and run an empty 90°C cotton wash

cycle  without  the  pre-wash  phase.

1.

SWITCH  THE  MACHINE  ON.

 

Press  the 

button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for  1

second and the text OK will appear on the display;

the indicator light corresponding to the 

button will then remain lit in a constant manner

and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash.

2.

LOAD  THE  LAUNDRY.

 

Open  the  porthole  door.

Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed

the maximum load value indicated by the display

and in the programme table on the following page.

3.

MEASURE  OUT  THE  DETERGENT.

 

Pull  out  the

detergent dispenser drawer and pour the

detergent  into  the  relevant  compartments  as

described  in  "

Description  of  the  machine

".

For advice as to the type of detergent to use for

each cycle, press the 

 button.

4.

CLOSE  THE  PORTHOLE  DOOR.

5. 

SELECT  THE  PROGRAMME.

  T

urn  the

PROGRAMME KNOB left or right, until the

required  programme  has  been  selected;  the

name of the programme will appear on the

display. A temperature and spin speed is set for

each  programme;  these  may  be  adjusted.  The

recommended  drum  load  level  and  the  cycle

duration will also appear on the display.

6.

PERSONALISE  THE  WASH  CYCLE.

 

Use  the

relevant buttons on the control panel:

 

 

Modify  the  temperature  and/or  the  spin

speed.

 

The  machine  automatically  selects  the

temperature and the maximum spin speed for the

programme set and these values may not be

increased. By pressing the 

 button, the tempe-

rature can be progressively reduced or even set

to cold wash “OFF”. By pressing the   button, the

spin speed can be progressively reduced or even

eliminated  altogether “OFF”.  If  the  buttons  are

pressed  again  the  maximum  values  are  restored.

 

Exception: if the COTTON WHITES programme is

selected,  the  temperature  can  be  increased  up

to a value of 90°C.

 

Setting  a  delayed  start.

To set a delayed start for the selected

programme,  press  the  corresponding  button

repeatedly until the required delay period has

been reached. When this option has been

activated, the 

 symbol appears on the display.

To remove the delayed start option, press the

button until the display shows the text OFF; the

 symbol will disappear.

 

 

 

Modifying  the  cycle  settings.

•

Press the button to activate the option; the name

of the option will then appear on the display and

the corresponding indicator light will illuminate.

•

Press the button again to deactivate the

option; the name of the option will then appear

on the display followed by the text OFF, and the

corresponding  indicator  light  will  switch  off.

 

If the selected option is not compatible with the

set programme, the indicator light will flash and

the option will not be activated.

 

If the selected option is not compatible with

another option that has been selected previously,

the indicator light corresponding to the first option

selected will flash and only the second option will be

activated; the indicator light corresponding to the

active option will remain lit in a constant manner.

 

The options may affect the recommended load

value and/or the duration of the cycle.

7.

START  THE  PROGRAMME.

 

Press  the  START/

PAUSE  button.  The  corresponding  indicator  light

remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole

door locks (the DOOR LOCKED indicator light

illuminates).  During  the  wash  cycle,  the  display

will show which stage is currently in progress and

the icon corresponding to each stage will illumi-

nate. To change a programme while a cycle is in

progress,  pause  the  washer-dryer  by  pressing

the START/PAUSE button; then select the desired

cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again.

To open the door while a cycle is in progress

press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR

LOCK 

 indicator light switches off it is

possible to open the door. Press the START/

PAUSE button again to resatrt the programme

from the point at which it was interrupted.

8.

PROGRAMME  END.

 

The  text  END  lights  up  to

indicate that the programme has ended. The

porthole door may be opened immediately. If the

START/PAUSE  button  flashes,  press  the  button

to end the cycle. open the door, unload the

laundry  and  switch  off  the  machine.

 

If you wish to cancel a cycle that has already

begun, press and hold the   button. The cycle will

be stopped and the machine will switch off.

 

Summary of Contents for AQUALTIS AQGMD 149

Page 1: ...Programmes and options 9 10 Table of Programmes Wash options Drying Detergents and laundry 11 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load balancing system Precautions and tips 12 General safety Disposal Opening the door manually Care and maintenance 13 Turning off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser Drum maintenance Cleaning the pump Che...

Page 2: ...inside of the machine Packaging materials should not be used as toys by children Levelling 1 Position the washing machine on a level and sturdy floor without resting it against walls or cabinets 2 If the floor is uneven the feet of the appliance may be adjusted until it reaches a perfectly horizontal position the angle of inclination must not exceed 2 degrees If the appliance is levelled correctly...

Page 3: ...w supplied with a 13 amp fused plug 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 f...

Page 4: ... accordance 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 above The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very da...

Page 5: ...um capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 50229 Wash COTTON WHITES programme temperature 60 C using a load of 8 kg Drying first drying cycle performed with a 2 kg load by selecting the drying level IRON Second drying cycle performed with a 6 kg load selecting the maximum drying level CUPBOARD This appliance conforms to the f...

Page 6: ...e refer to the chapter entitled Detergents and laundry 1 pre wash compartment use powder detergent 2 main wash compartment use powder or liquid detergent If you intend to use liquid detergent we recommend that it is poured into the compartment immediately before the wash cycle is started compartment for additives for fabric softener or other liquid washing additives Do not exceed the maximum level...

Page 7: ...this shows that the option has been selected INFO button press the button to display information relating to the selected wash cycle and options WASH CYCLE PHASE icons these light up to provide an indication of the progress of the wash cycle Wash Rinse Spin Drying The text lights up when the cycle has finished START PAUSE button with indicator light when the green indicator light flashes slowly pr...

Page 8: ...his option has been activated the symbol appears on the display To remove the delayed start option press the button until the display shows the text OFF the symbol will disappear Modifying the cycle settings Press the button to activate the option the name of the option will then appear on the display and the corresponding indicator light will illuminate Press the button again to deactivate the op...

Page 9: ...initial phase of the cycle and a longer overall duration of the programme It is not compatible with the Fastwash Silk Wool Partial programmes and Drying programmes Reduce creases If this option is selected the wash and spin phases will be adjusted accordingly so that fabric creasing is reduced At the end of the cycle the drum of the washer dryer will spin slowly the Reduce creases and START PAUSE ...

Page 10: ...or towelling and bathrobes B Based on time 40 90 180 max 5 kg To remove the drying cycle press the button until the display shows the text OFF If your laundry load to wash and dry is exceptionally in excess of the maximum load foreseen see table of drying times perform the wash cycle and when the programme is complete divide up the garments and put part of them back in the drum Now follow the inst...

Page 11: ...advice Shirts use a suitable programme to wash shirts made from different fabrics and in different colours This will guarantee that these garments are looked after properly Silk use the relevant programme designed for all silk garments We recommend the use of a special detergent for delicate garments Curtains these should be folded and placed inside the bag provided Use the Silk programme Wool Hot...

Page 12: ...sure that the water tap is turned on during the drying cycles Disposal When disposing of the packaging material observe local legislation so that the packaging may be reused The European Directive 2002 96 EC relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle Exhausted appliances should be collect...

Page 13: ...is fitted with a self cleaning pump which does not require regular maintenance However it may be that small objects coins buttons etc fall into the pre chamber that protects the pump the pump is located in the lower part of this pre chamber Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and remove the plug from the socket To access the pre chamber 1 Remove the kick strip on the front of the machine us...

Page 14: ...washer dryer is trapped between cabinets and a wall see Installation The load is not balanced properly see Description of the machine The water inlet hose is not screwed on to the tap correctly see Installation The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked for instructions on how to clean it see Care and maintenance The outlet hose has not been secured properly see Installation Switch off the machine ...

Page 15: ...lation Replacement 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 p...

Page 16: ...public 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 0870 6092094 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial ...

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