Hotpoint AQ113D 697 E User Manual

Instructions for
installation and use

WASHING MACHINE

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AQUALTIS

AQ113D 697 E

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
Technical data

Description of the machine, 6-7

Touch control panel

Running a wash cycle, 8

Wash cycles and options, 9

Table of wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent
Preparing the laundry
Washing recommendations

Precautions and advice, 11

General safety
Load balancing system
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

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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

Assistance, 15-16

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Installation

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! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place
for future reference. If the washing machine 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 to the safe installation and operation of
the appliance.
! Inside the pack containing this manual, you will also find
the guarantee and all the details necessary for installation.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Once you have removed all the packaging from the
washing machine, make sure it has not been damaged
during transportation.
If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not
proceed any further with the installation process.

2. Remove the 4 protective
screws (used during
transportation) and the
corresponding spacer,
located on the rear part of
the appliance (see figure).

! If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable
and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it
is operating, particularly during the spin cycle.
! If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a
way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath
the washing machine.

Connecting the electricity and water
supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

! Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply, run
the water until it is perfectly clear.

1. Connect the inlet hose
to the machine by screwing
it onto the cold water inlet
of the appliance, which is
situated on the top right­hand side of the rear part of
the appliance (see figure).

3. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs supplied in the
pack.

4. Keep all the parts in a safe place; they will be needed
again if the washing machine is moved to another location,
to prevent the inside of the appliance being damaged.
! Packaging materials should not be used as toys for
children.

Levelling

1. Place the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without
resting it up against walls, cabinets or 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).

2. Connect the inlet hose
by screwing it to a cold
water tap using a 3/4 gas
threaded connection (see
figure).

3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent.

! The water pressure at the tap must fall within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (see page 5).

! If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialised
shop or an authorised technician.

! Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the
products supplied with the machine.

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Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Where it connects to
the waste water pipe
cut end off spigot or
remove the blanking cap

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 placed over the
edge of a basin or sink
be sure the free end of
the hose should not be
underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; in case

of absolute need, the extension must have the same
diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150
cm in length.
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpipe,
that the end does not go down more than 15cms (6
inches). If the hose is pushed down too far, this may
cause the machine to self -syphon ie. continuously
empty as it is filling.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket,
make sure that:

• the socket is earthed and in compliance with the
applicable law;

• the supply voltage is included within the values indica­ ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine.

• the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s
plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the

plug.

Your appliance is now 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-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not
be used until a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug
and you should wish to re-route the mains cable through
partitions, units etc., please ensure that either:
the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval.

or:

the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket.

Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

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• the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load indicated on the Technical Data
Plate fixed on the machine.

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GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the
distribution board.
If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to
your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
How to connect an alternative 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 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 be very dangerous to leave it exposed to
damp, rain and thunderstorms.

! When the washing machine is installed, the mains socket
must be within easy reach.

! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

! The power supply cable must never be bent or

dangerously compressed.

! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an
authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these
norms are not respected.

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Technical data

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Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical

connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Test wash cycles

in accordance

with directives

1061/2010 and

1015/2010

AQ113D 697 E

width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 64,5 cm

from 1 to 11 kg

please refer to the technical data plate
fixed to the machine

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 71 litres

up to 1600 rotations per minute

programme
programme

This appliance conforms to the following
EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compa­tibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

; Cotton standard 60 °C;

; Cotton standard 40 °C.

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