Hotpoint AQXXL 109 User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

English,1

AQXXL 109

Instruction booklet

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

Table of Programmes

Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 8

Detergent

Preparing the laundry

Washing advice

Load-balancing system

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety

Disposal

Opening the door manually

Care and maintenance, 10

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, 11

Assistance, 12

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 washing machine 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 transit

bolts used during

transportation and the

corresponding spacers

on the back of the

machine (see figure).

3. Having removed the 4 bolts use the 4 plastic

blanking plates to cover the 4 holes.

4. Keep all the pieces; if the washing machine is

transported in future, the transit bolts 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 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

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 washing machine.

Connecting the cold water and

electricity supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

 Before connecting the inlet hose to the cold 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

water tap with a 3/4 BSP

threaded connection (see

figure).

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the inlet hose.

 The water pressure at the tap must fall within the values

indicated in the Technical data table (see next page).

 If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a

specialist store or an authorised technician.

 Always use the new water inlet hoses supplied with

the machine.

Technical data

Model

AQXXL 109

Dimensions

width 59.5 cm

height 85 cm

depth 64.5 cm

Capacity

from 1 to 8 kg

Electrical

connections

voltage 220-240 V 50 Hz

maximum absorbed power 2100 W

Water connections

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 62 litres

Spin speed

up to 1000 rotations per minute

Energy rated

programmes

according to

AS/NZS 2040.2

COTTON WHITES program,

temperature 60°C, Super Wash;

using a load of 8 kg.

This appliance conforms to the

following EC Directives:

- 72/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low

Voltage) and subsequent modifications

- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

subsequent modifications

65 - 100 cm

Drainage Connection

Connect the outlet hose

to a draining duct or a

stand pipe at a height

between 65 and 100 cm

from the floor. Do not

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.

Description of the machine

DOOR

Always use the handle to

open the door (see

figure).

CONTROL

PANEL

DOOR

HANDLE

KICK STRIP

ADJUSTABLE FEET

DETERGENT DISPENSER:

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

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.

 Detergents and additives must be specific to front-

loading machines.

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