Hotpoint AQGMD 129/A User Manual

Instruction booklet

WASHER-DRYER

English,1

ЕЛЛЗНЙКБ, 15

AQUALTIS

AQGMD 129

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data

Description of the machine, 4-5

Control panel

Running a wash cycle, 6

Programmes and options, 7-8

Table of Programmes Wash options Drying

Detergents and laundry, 9

Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load-balancing system

Precautions and tips, 10

General safety Disposal Opening the door manually

Care and maintenance, 11

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, 12

Assistance, 13

Installation

 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the machine so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it.

 Please read this instruction manual carefully it

contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

 You will find the guarantee and other details relating to

the installation process in the bag containing this booklet.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Once the washer-dryer has been removed from the packaging, check that 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 spacers on the back of the machine (see figure).

3. Close the holes using the plastic covers provided in the bag.

4. Keep all the pieces; if the washer-dryer is transported in future, the screws and spacers will have to be replaced in order to avoid damaging the inside of the machine.

 Packaging materials should not be used as toys by

children.

Levelling

1. Position the washer-dryer on a level and sturdy floor, without resting it against walls or cabinets.

 If the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more

stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise during the spin cycle.

 If positioned on a fitted carpet or a rug, adjust the

feet in such a way as to allow room for air to circulate and provide ventilation beneath the washer-dryer.

Connecting the water and electricity supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply, allow

the water to flow from the tap until it runs clear.

1. Connect the inlet hose to the machine, by screwing it into the cold water inlet on the upper right hand side of the back of the machine (see figure).

2. Place the seal A (provided in the bag) on the end of the inlet hose and screw it to a cold

3. The hose should not be bent or compressed.

 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

specialist store or an authorised technician.

water tap with a 3/4 gas threaded connection (see figure).

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).

 Always use the new inlet hoses supplied with the

machine.

Connecting the outlet hose

Connect the outlet hose to a draining duct or a wall drain at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor. Do not

65 - 100 cm

bend it under any circumstances.

Alternatively, place the end of the hose over the edge of a washbasin or tub, fastening the hose supplied to the tap (see

figure).

The free end of the hose should not remain immersed in water.

 We advise against the use of hose extensions; if

absolutely necessary, the length of the extension must not exceed 150 cm and its diameter must be the same as the original hose.

Electrical connection

Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that:

 the socket is earthed and complies with current

regulations;

 the socket can withstand the maximum load of the

appliance, which is 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, either the socket or the plug must be 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.

 Once the machine has been installed, the electricity

socket should be easily accessible.

 Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets.

 The cable should not be bent or compressed.

 The cable should be replaced only by authorised

technicians.

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible for any incidents that occur if these regulations are not observed.

Technical data

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical

connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Energy rated programmes

according to

regulation EN 50229

AQGMD 129

width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 64.5 cm

from 1to 8 kg for wash programme from 1 to 6 kg for the drying programme

please refer to th e technical dat a plate fixed to the machine

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacit y 62 lit res

up to 1200 rotations per minute

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 dryin g cycle performed with a 6 kg load, selecting the maximum drying level "CUPBOARD".

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

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

- 2002/96/EC

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

Description of the machine

DOOR

DOOR HANDLE

TOE-KICK

CONTROL PANEL

ADJUSTABLE FEET

DOOR

DETERGENT DISPENSER

Always use the handle to open the door (see

figure).

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 indicated by the grille, and dilute concentrated fabric softeners.

This is inside the machine and may be accessed by opening the door. For information relating to detergents, 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

Control panel

PROGRAMME

knob and MEMO

buttons

TEMPERATURE

SPIN SPEED

button

WASH CYCLE PHASE

icons

START/PAUSE

button with indicator light

ON-OFF/CANCEL

button with indicator light

INFO

button

DISPLAY

ON-OFF/CANCEL button with indicator light :

press the button briefly to switch the machine on or off. The green indicator light shows that the machine is switched on. To switch the washer-dryer off during a wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds; pressing the button quickly or accidentally will not switch the machine off. If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle, the programme will be cancelled.

PROGRAMME knob: this can be rotated in both directions. To set a more suitable programme, please refer to the Table of Programmes. The knob is locked into position during the wash cycle.

MEMO buttons: press and hold one of the buttons to store a cycle with your own set preferences in the memory of the machine. To recall a previously-stored cycle, press the corresponding button.

TEMPERATURE

button: press to decrease the

temperature: the value will be shown on the display.

SPIN CYCLE  button: press to reduce the r.p.m. value or to exclude the spin cycle completely: the value will be shown on the display.

DELAYED START

button: press to set a delayed start time for the selected programme. The delay time will be shown on the display.

OPTION buttons: the name of the option will be shown on the display when the corresponding button is pressed. When the relevant indicator light illuminates, this shows that the option has been selected.

INFO button: press the button to display information relating to the selected wash cycle and options.

OPTION

buttons

CHILD LOCK

button and indicator light

DELAY TIMER

button

ECO

indicator light

DOOR

LOCK

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, 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 button again; the indicator light will turn orange and begin to flash again. If the Door Locked

indicator light is off, the porthole door may be opened. To restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again.

DOOR LOCKED

indicator light: this indicates that the porthole door is locked. To open the door, pause the wash cycle (see following page).

CHILD LOCK

button and indicator light: this is used to enable or disable the Child lock function, by pressing the button for approximately 2 seconds. When the indicator light is illuminated, the control panel is locked. This avoids accidental changes being made to the wash cycles, especially where children are at home.

ECO indicator light: the

icon lights up when the electricity saving reaches at least 10% (this can be achieved by adjusting the wash cycle settings).

 When the machine is first switched on, you will be asked to

choose a language (Select Language appears on the display): press the INFO button repeatedly until the required language appears on the display. After 5 seconds the language selection will be stored in the memory of the machine. If the wrong language is selected by mistake, press and hold the INFO and DELAYED START buttons simultaneously; this will return the language selection menu to the display.

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 All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second and the text OK will appear on the display; the indicator light corresponding to the 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

4. CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.

5. SELECT THE PROGRAMME. Turn 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 rature can be progressively reduced or even set to cold wash OFF. By pressing the spin speed can be progressively reduced or even eliminated altogether OFF. If the buttons are pressed again the maximum values are restored.

button.

button, the tempe-

 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 on the display. To remove the delayed start option, press the button until the display shows the text OFF; the

symbol will disappear.

symbol appears

button.

button will

button, the

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 illuminate. 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 stopped and the machine will switch off.

button. The cycle will be

Programmes and options

Table of Programmes

Icon Programme description

Every day progr ammes

COTTON WHITES

COTTON WHITES: Heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.

COTTON COLOURFAST

SYNTHETICS DELICATE FASTWASH: Refreshes lightly soiled garments quickly (not

recommended for wool, silk or clothes that should be

washed by hand).

Vigorous programmes

COTTON PREWASH:

(Add detergent to the relevant compartment).

SYNTHETICS NON-DELICATES

Special programmes

SHIRTS

SILK:

Washes silk and garments and lingerie.

WOOL: Washes wool, cash mere, etc.

BED&BATH 7 DAYS: Washes bathroom laundry and bedlinen.

Drying programmes

Drying cycle for cottons - -

Drying cycle for synthetics - -

Drying cycle for wool - -

Partial programmes

Rinse cycle - 1200

Fast Spin cycle - 1200

Pump out - 0 - - - 8

Removes stubborn stains.

Max.

tempera-

ture (°C)

60°

(Max 90°)

40° 1200

40° 800

30° 800

90° 1200

60° 800

40° 600

30° 0 -

40° 800

60° 1200

Max.

spin

speed

(r.p.m.)

1200

Drying

ll l

Detergent

Was hi ng

Fabric

softener

- - 6

- - 4

- - 1,5

- - 8

Maximum

load (kg)

3.5

Cycle

duration

The wash cycle duration can be viewed on the display.

The information contained in the table is purely indicative.

Wash options

Super Wash

This option guarantees a high-performance wash, thanks to the use of a greater quantity of water during the 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 indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the Reduce creases button. When using the Silk programme, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Reduce creases and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the Reduce creases button.

 This option is not compatible with the Fastwash,

Wool, Fast Spin, Pump out and Drying programmes.

Extra Rinse

This programme increases the efficiency of the rinse phase and ensures that a greater amount of detergent is removed. It is particularly recommended for skin types that are sensitive to detergents. We recommend this programme is used when the washer-dryer is full or when a large amount of detergent has been used.

 This option is not compatible with the Fastwash, Fast Spin, Pump out and Drying programmes.

Drying

Table of drying times (guideline values)

Fabric type Load type

Cotton Clothing of different sizes, Terry towels

Synthetics Sheets, Shirts, Pyjamas, socks, etc.

Wool Knitwear, Pullovers, etc.

Max. load (kg) Cupbprad Hanger Iron

6 180 170 160

4 180 170 160

1,5 165 155 145

Set the drying cycle

Press the

button to set the desired drying type. Two options are available:

A - Based on the damp level of the dry clothes:

Iron: slightly damp clothes, easy to iron. Hanger: ry clothes to put away. Cupboard: very dry clothes, recommended for 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 instructions provided for a Dry only cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load.

N.B.: a cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle.

Dry only

Turn the PROGRAMME knob to one of the drying settings the desired drying type using the DRYING button

( - - ) depending on the type of fabric, then select

Detergents and laundry

Detergent

The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour, the temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area.

Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain elements that alter the balance of nature.

We recommend:  the use of powder detergents for white cotton

garments and for pre-wash phases;

 the use of liquid detergents for delicate cotton

garments and for all programmes which run at a low temperature;

 the use of liquid detergents for wool and silk.

 Do not use detergents when washing garments by

hand, because they create too much foam.

The detergent must be measured out into the relevant compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case the Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.

Preparing the laundry

 Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the

machine.

 Divide the laundry according to type of material (the

symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure that whites are separated from coloured

garments.  Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.  Do not exceed the values indicated in the Table of

Programmes, which refer to the weight of the

laundry items when they are dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet 400 - 500 g

1 pillowcase 150 - 200 g

1 tablecloth 400 - 500 g

1 bathrobe 900 - 1200 g

1 towel 150 - 250 g

1 pair of jeans 400 - 500 g

1 shirt 150 - 200 g

Curtains: these should be folded and placed inside the bag provided. Use the "Silk" programme. Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washer-dryer to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition (M.0508) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments, even those whose label states hand wash only programme therefore offers you complete peace of mind when washing all woollen garments, with great performance guaranteed every time. Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washerdryer can be used to wash any domestic laundry in a single cycle called BED&BATH 7 DAYS that optimises the use of fabric softener while saving both time and electricity. We recommend that you use a powder detergent. Stubborn stains: stubborn stains should be treated with solid soap before the garment is washed (use the Cotton programme with pre-wash phase).

. The Wool

Load-balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the machine spins at a lower speed than the set frequency. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washerdryer continues at distribution speed only instead of the full spin speed. In order to achieve better load distribution and balance, we recommend that large and small garments are mixed when placing the laundry in the machine.

Washing 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.

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