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WASHING  MACHINE

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AQUALTIS

AQXXL 149 PI

Instruction booklet

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting  the  cold  water  and  electricity  supplies

Technical  data

Description of the machine, 6-7

Control panel

Running a wash cycle, 8

Programmes and options, 9

Table  of  Programmes

Wash  options

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent

Preparing  the  laundry

Washing  advice

Load-balancing  system

Precautions and tips, 11

General  safety

Disposal

Opening the door manually

Care and maintenance, 12

Turning off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning  the  machine

Cleaning  the  detergent  dispenser

Drum  maintenance

Cleaning the pump

Checking  the  water  inlet  hose

Troubleshooting, 13

Assistance, 14

Summary of Contents for Aqualtis AQXXL 149 PI

Page 1: ...cycle 8 Programmes and options 9 Table of Programmes Wash options Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load balancing system Precautions and tips 11 General safety Disposal Opening the door manually Care and maintenance 12 Turning off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser Drum maintenance Cleaning the pump Check...

Page 2: ...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 it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noi...

Page 3: ...ow 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 ...

Page 4: ...ternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in 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 no...

Page 5: ...ximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 52 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 60456 WHITE COTTON programme temperature 60 C using a load of 7 kg This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 89 336 EEC dated 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 2002 96 EC 20...

Page 6: ...ents please 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 max...

Page 7: ...e light up to provide an indication of the progress of the wash cycle Wash Rinse Spin Final draining phase The text lights up when the cycle has finished START PAUSE button with indicator light when the green indicator light flashes slowly press the button to start the wash cycle When the cycle has started the indicator light is illuminated in a fixed manner To pause the wash cycle press the butto...

Page 8: ...cycle according to your own requirements Press the button to activate the option the corresponding indicator light will illuminate Press the button again to deactivate the option the 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...

Page 9: ...nd spin phases will be adjusted accordingly so that fabric creasing is reduced At the end of the cycle the drum of the washing machine will spin slowly the Reduced Creases and START PAUSE indicator lights will flash To end the cycle press the START PAUSE button or the Reduced Creases button When using the Silk programme the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Reduced Cr...

Page 10: ...ly 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 Hotpoint is the only washing machine to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition M 0612 from The Woolmark Company which certifies the machine...

Page 11: ...e 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 collected separately in order to optimise the cost of re using and recycling the materials inside the machine while preventing potential damage to the atmo...

Page 12: ... 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 u...

Page 13: ...ee Programmes and options The outlet hose is bent see Installation The drainage duct is clogged The drum was not unlocked properly when the appliance was installed see Installation The washing machine is not level see Installation The washing machine 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...fe UK 08709 077 077 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 0870 6092094 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit ...

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