Hotpoint AQ72L 09 S EU User Manual

Instructions for installation and use

WASHING MACHINE

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English,1 Italiano,13

Contents	EN

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

Technical data

AQUALTIS

AQ72L 09 S

Care and maintenance, 4

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

Precautions and advice, 5

General safety Disposal

Opening the porthole door manually

Description of the machine, 6-7

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 Load balancing system

Trouble shooting, 11

Assistance, 12

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Installation

	EN	! 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).

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 or cabinets.

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 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 right-hand side of the rear part of the appliance (see figure).

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 next page).

!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

Connect the drain hose to drain duct piping or a wall drain located between 65 and 100 cm above the floor, making sure it is not bent at all.

Alternatively, rest the drain hose on the side of a washbasin or bathtub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure).

The free end of the hose should not be underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length.

Electrical connections

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

•the socket is earthed and complies with all applicable laws;

•the socket is able to withstand the maximum power load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

•the power supply voltage falls within the values indicated in the Technical data table

(see opposite);

•the socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If this is not the case, have the socket or the plug replaced.

! The machine must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather conditions.

	! The mains socket must remain within easy
		EN
	reach after the washing machine has been
	installed.

!Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

!The cable should not be bent or compressed.

!The power supply cable and plug must only be replaced by authorised technicians.

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible in the event that these regulations are not respected.

Technical data

	Model	AQ72L 09 S
	Dimen-	width 59.5 cm
		height 85 cm
	sions
		depth 58 cm
	Capacity	from 1 to 7 kg
	Electrical	please refer to the technical
	connec-
		data plate fixed to the machine
	tions
		maximum pressure
	Water con-	1 MPa (10 bar)
		minimum pressure
	nections	0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
		drum capacity 58 litres
	Spin speed	up to 1000 rotations per
		minute
	Test wash
	cycles in
	accordan-	Programme	;
	ce with	Cotton standard 60°C.
	directives	Programme	;
	1061/2010	Cotton standard 40°C.
	and
	1015/2010

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives: - 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage) - 2002/96/EC

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Care and maintenance

	Cutting off the water and
EN
	electricity 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 the detergent dispenser
	drawer

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To remove the drawer, press lever (1) and pull the drawer outwards (2)

(see figure).

Wash it under running water; this procedure should be repeated frequently.

Caring for your appliance drum

•Always leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a selfcleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the protective pre-chamber at the base of the pump.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the centre and then pushing downwards on both sides until you can remove it (see figures);

2. position a container so that it will collect the water which flows out (approximately 1.5 l)

(see figure);

3. unscrew the lid by rotating it in an anticlockwise direction (see figure);

4.clean the inside thoroughly;

5.screw the lid back on;

6.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

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Precautions and tips

! The machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

General safety

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

•Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet.

•Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug and pull.

•Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely high temperatures.

•Never force the porthole door. This could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening.

•If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself.

•Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating.

•If it must be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

•Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

•Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

•The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 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 atmosphere and to public health.

The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the owner of their obligations regarding separated waste collection.

For more information relating to the correct disposal of household appliances, owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealer.

Opening the porthole door manually	EN

In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the laundry, proceed as follows:

1. remove the plug from the electrical socket.

2. make sure the water level inside the machine is lower than the door opening; if

it is not, remove excess water using the drain hose, collecting it in a bucket as indicated in the figure.

3. remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine (see overleaf).

4. pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the figure, until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop position; pull downwards until you hear a “click”, which indicates that the door is now unlocked.

5. open the door; if this is still not possible repeat the procedure.

6. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

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Description of the machine

EN

CONTROL

PORTHOLE DOOR

PANEL

PORTHOLE DOOR

HANDLE

KICK STRIP

ADJUSTABLE FEET

PORTHOLE DOOR

Always use the handle to open the porthole door (see figure).

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

The detergent dispenser drawer is located inside the machine and can be accessed by opening the door.

For more information on detergent measures, please refer to the chapter entitled

“Detergents and laundry”.

	A		1. pre-wash compartment:
		3	use powder detergent.
			! Before pouring in the
		1	detergent, make sure that
B		2	extra compartment 3 has
			been removed.
			2. main wash compartment:
			If liquid detergent is used,
			it is recommended that the
			removable plastic partition A

(supplied) be used for proper dosage.If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.

3. extra compartment: Bleach

! The use of extra compartment 3 excludes the prewash function.

washing additives compartment: for fabric softener or liquid additives. We recommend that the maximum level indicated by the grille is not exceeded, and that concentrated fabric softeners are diluted.

Standby mode

This washing machine, 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

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Control panel

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ECO

WASH

indicator light

START/

CYCLE

OPTION buttons

PHASE

OPTION buttons

PAUSE

WASH CYCLE

icons

with indicator lights

with indicator lights

button with

SELECTOR knob

indicator light

	Button with ON/OFF	TEMPERATURE button	DELAYED		CONTROL PANEL
				LOCK	LOCK button with
	indicator light		START
		SPIN button	button	indicator light	indicator light

Button with ON/OFF indicator light: press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The green indicator light indicates that the machine is switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will not switch off. If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle, this wash cycle will be cancelled.

WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob: may be turned in either direction. To select the most suitable wash cycle, please refer to the “Table of wash cycles”.

The knob will not move during the wash cycle.

TEMPERATURE button: press to modify or exclude the temperature setting; the value selected will appear on the indicator lights above (see “Running a wash cycle”).

SPIN CYCLE button: press to modify or exclude the spin cycle; the value selected will appear on the indicator lights above (see “Running a wash cycle”).

DELAYED START button: press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle; the set delay time will appear on the indicator lights above (see “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 indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle, press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an orange colour. If the “LOCK” indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again.

LOCK indicator light: indicates that the porthole door is locked. To open the door, pause the wash cycle (see “Running a wash cycle”).

CONTROL PANEL LOCK button with indicator light: to activate or deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. when the indicator light is illuminated, the control panel is locked. This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally, especially where there are children in the home.

ECO indicator light: the icon lights up when, after altering the washing parameters, an energy saving of at least 10% is made. Furthermore, before the machine enters “Standby” mode, the icon will light up for a few

seconds; when the machine is switched off the estimated energy saving will be around the 80% mark.

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Running a wash cycle

WARNING: before you use the washing machine for the EN first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry,

using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash.

1.SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the indicator light corresponding to the button will then remain lit in a fixed manner and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly.

2.LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of wash cycles 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”.

4.CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.

5.SELECT THE PROGRAMME. Turn the WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB right or left, until you have selected the desired wash cycle. A temperature and spin speed is set for each wash cycle; these may be adjusted.

6.CUSTOMISE THE WASH CYCLE. Use the relevant buttons on the control panel:

Modify the temperature and/or spin speed.

The machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed values set for the selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if they are compatible with the selected cycle. The temperature can

be decreased by pressing the	button, until the cold
wash ( ) setting is reached. The spin speed may be
progressively reduced by pressing the		button, until it

is completely excluded (). If these buttons are pressed again, the maximum values are restored.

! Exception: if the programme is selected, the temperature can be increased up to a value of 90°C.

Set a delayed start.

To set the “delayed start” option for the program you have selected, press the button until the indicator light for the desired delay time is illuminated.

On pressing the button six times, this function will deactivate.

! Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, the time delay may only be decreased.

Modify the cycle settings.

Press the OPTION buttons to customise the wash cycle in accordance with your 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 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 button will remain lit in a constant manner.

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 LOCK indicator light illuminates). The icons corresponding to the wash cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate which phase is currently in progress.

To change a wash cycle once it has already started, pause the washing machine by pressing the START/ PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again.

To open the door during a wash cycle, press the START/

PAUSE button; if the LOCK indicator light is switched off you may open the door. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted.

8.THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE. This is indicated by the illuminated text END. The porthole door may be opened immediately. If the START/PAUSE indicator light is flashing, 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 which has already begun, press and hold the button until the cycle stops and the machine switches off.

Bag for quilts, curtains and delicate garments

The Aqualtis washing machine makes it easier for you to wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in complete confidence thanks to the special bag which protects the laundry (this is supplied with the machine).

We recommend that the bag is used every time you wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made using synthetic material.

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