Hotpoint AQ8D 69 U User Manual

Instructions for
installation and use

Contents

Installation, 2-3

EN

English,1

AQUALTIS

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
Technical data

Description of the machine, 4-5

Touch control panel

Running a wash cycle, 6

Wash cycles and options, 7

Table of wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 8

Detergent
Preparing the laundry
Washing recommendations
Load balancing system

WASHING MACHINE

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AQ8D 69 U

Precautions and advice, 9

General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

Care and maintenance, 10

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, 11

Assistance, 12

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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).

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

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.

 Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

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 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.

 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 reach after
the washing machine has been installed.

Technical data

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical

connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Energy rated
programmes

according to
regulation
EN 60456

AQ8D 69 U

width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 64,5 cm

from 1 to 8 kg

please refer to the technical data
plate fixed to the machine

maximum pressu re 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 62 litres

up to 1600 rotations per minute

programme ; temperature 60°C;
using a load of 8 kg.

This appliance conforms to the
following EC Directives:

- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
subsequent modification s

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

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Description of the machine

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KICK STRIP

PORTHOLE DOOR

PORTHOLE DOOR
PORTHOLE DOOR

HANDLE

Always use the handle to
open the porthole door (see

figure).

CONTROL
PANEL

ADJUSTABLE FEET

recommend it is poured into the drawer immediately
before you start the washing machine.

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.

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.

Note: stick the label showing
the wash cycle descriptions and options on the front of
the detergent dispenser drawer. You will find the sticker
in the pack containing this manual.

1. pre-wash compartment:

3

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2

use powder detergent.

 Before pouring in the

detergent, make sure that

extra compartment 3 has

been removed.

2. main wash compartment:

use powder or liquid

detergent. If using the latter

type of detergent, we

TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

To adjust the settings, gently
press the icon inside the
sensitive (touch control) area
as illustrated in the figure.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy
saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby
system which is enabled after a few minutes if no activity
is detected. Press the ON-OFF
for the machine to start up again.

button briefly and wait

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