Hotpoint ARTXL 1051 EU User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

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English,1

Italiano,13

ARTXL 1051

Contents

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Installation, 2-3

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Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Care and maintenance, 4

Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Caring for your appliance door and drum
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
How to clean the detergent dispenser

Precautions and tips, 5

General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment

Description of the washing machine
and starting a wash cycle, 6-7

Control panel
Indicator lights
How to open and shut the drum
Starting a wash cycle

Wash cycles, 8

Table of wash cycles

Personalisation, 9

Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent dispenser drawer
Bleach cycle
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

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Installation

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! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold,
transferred or moved, make sure the instruction
manual accompanies the washing machine to
inform the new owner as to its operation and
features.

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain
vital information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Unpack the washing machine.

2. Check whether the washing machine has been
damaged during transport. If this is the case, do
not install it and contact your retailer.

3. Remove the four pro­tective screws and the
rubber washer with the
respective spacer, si­tuated on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).

4. Seal the gaps using the
plastic plugs provided.

5. Keep all the parts: you
will need them again if
the washing machine
needs to be moved to
another location.
Warning: should the
screws be re-used,
make sure you fasten

the shorter ones at the top.
! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

Levelling

1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy
floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture
cabinets or other.

2. If the floor is not per­fectly level, compensate
for any unevenness by
tightening or loosening
the adjustable front feet
(see figure); the angle
of inclination, measu­red according to the
worktop, must not ex­ceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance
correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any
vibrations, noise and shifting during operation.

If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust
the feet in such a way as to allow enough room
for ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply
pipe by screwing it to
a cold water tab using
a ¾ gas threaded con­nection (see figure).
Before performing the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until
it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the other
end of the water inlet
hose to the washing
machine,
screwing it onto the ap­pliance’s cold water in­let, situated on the top
right-hand side on the
rear of the appliance
(see figure).

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

! The water pressure at the tap must be within

the values indicated in the Technical details
table (on the next page).

! If the water inlet hose is not long enough,

contact a specialist store or an authorised
serviceman.

! Never use hoses that have already been used.

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Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Connect the drain

hose, without bending

it, to a drainage duct

or a wall drain located

at a height between

65 and 100 cm from

the floor;

alternatively, rest it 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.

! The cable should not be bent or compressed.

! The power supply cable must only be replaced

by authorised technicians.

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

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and
before you use it for the first time, run a wash
cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the
wash cycle .

Technical data

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! 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 va-

lues indicated in the Technical data table (see

opposite);

• the socket is compatible with the plug of the

washing machine. If this is not the case, repla­ce the socket or the plug.

! The washing 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.

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical
connections

Water con­nections

Spin speed

Test wash
cycles in
accordan­ce with
directives
1061/2010
1015/2010

ARTXL 1051

width 40 cm
height 85 cm
depth 60 cm

from 1 to 6 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 42 litres

up to 1000 rotations per
minute

Programme

;
Cotton Standard 60°C.
Programme ;
Cotton Standard 40°C.

This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electroma­gnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU

! When the washing machine has been installed,
the electricity socket must be within easy reach.

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Care and maintenance

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Cutting off the water and electricity
supplies

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in­side the washing machine and help to prevent
leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it
and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing 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.

Caring for the door and drum of
your appliance

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

Cleaning the pump

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover pa­nel on the lower front
part of the washing
machine (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid by
rotating it anti-clockwi­se (see figure): a little
water may trickle out.
This is perfectly nor­mal;

3. clean the inside tho­roughly;

4. screw the lid back
on;

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

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning
pump which does not require any maintenance.
Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)
may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the
pump, situated in its bottom part.

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

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Disassembly:

Press lightly on the
large button on the
front of the detergent
dispenser and pull it
upwards (fig. 1).

Cleaning:

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3)
using an old toothbrush and, once the pair of
siphons inserted in the top of compartments
1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled out, check
whether the same are not clogged and then
rinse them.

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.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

Reassembly:

Do not forget to rein­sert the pair of siphons
into the special housings
and then to replace the
dispenser into its seat,
clicking it into place (fig.
4, 2 and 1).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Precautions and tips

! This washing 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 the appliance has to be moved, work in a group 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.

Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.

Saving energy and respecting the envi­ronment

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine
should be used with a full load. A full load instead
of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on
energy.

• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on
extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on
detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%
energy.

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving
them to soak before washing will cut down the
need to wash them at high temperatures. A
programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at
40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on
energy.

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending
on the water hardness, how soiled the garments
are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid
wastage and to protect the environment: despite
being biodegradable, detergents do contain
ingredients that alter the natural balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric
softener as much as possible.

• If you use your washing machine from late in the
afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you
will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.
The “Delay Timer” option helps to organise your
wash cycles accordingly.

• If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,
select a high spin speed. Having the least water
possible in your laundry will save you time and
energy in the drying process.

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• The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that
old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected
separately in order to optimise the recovery and
recycling of the materials they contain and reduce
the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the
product reminds you of your obligation, that when
you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
collected.

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Description of the washing
machine and starting a wash cycle

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Control panel

SPIN SPEED

ON/OFF

ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and off.

WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. During

the wash cycle, the knob does not move.

FUNCTION buttons with indicator light: used to select the
available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the
selected function will remain lit.

TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the cold
wash cycle (see “Personalisation”).

SPIN SPEED knob: sets the spin speed or exclude the spin
cycle completely (see “Personalisation”).

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/DELAY TIMER

light

s: used to monitor the progress of the wash cycle. The
illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in progress.
If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time remaining
until the wash cycle starts will be indicated (see next page).

button

WASH CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

knob

knob

indicator

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/
DELAY TIMER indicator lights

knob

START/PAUSE

FUNCTION

buttons with
indicator lights

Consumption in off-mode: 0,5 W
Consumption in Left-on:0,5 W

button with indicator
light

LID LOCKED

indicator light

Indicator lights

The indicator lights provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:

Delayed start

If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Per­sonalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the

indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period
will begin to flash:

LID LOCKED indicator light: indicates whether the door
may be opened or not (see next page).

START/PAUSE button with indicator light: starts or tempo­rarily interrupts the wash cycles.
N.B. To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this button;
the corresponding indicator light will flash orange, while the
indicator light for the current wash cycle phase will remain
lit in a fixed manner. If the LID LOCKED indicator light
is switched off, the door may be opened. To start the wash
cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press this
button again.

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.

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As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and
the corresponding indicator light will flash:

Once the set delay has elapsed, the flashing indicator light will
switch off and the selected wash cycle will begin.

Wash cycle phase indicator lights

Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has
begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate
which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Drain

End of wash cycle

Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights

When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator
light will illuminate.
If the selected function is not compatible with the program­med wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash
and the function will not be activated.
If a function which is incompatible with another function
selected previously, only the most recent selection will
remain active.

Lid locked indicator light

If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent
it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage, wait for
the indicator light to switch off (it will take about three minutes)
before you open the appliance door.
N.B. If the DELAY TIMER function is activated, the door
cannot be opened; pause the machine by pressing the
START/PAUSE button if you wish to open it.

! If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes

rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light, this
indicates a problem has occurred (see “Troubleshooting”).

How to open and to close the drum

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

A) Opening (Fig. 1):

Lift the external lid and open it completely.

B) Opening the drum (Soft opening):
With one finger, push the button indicated in fig. 2

and the drum will open delicately.

C) Loading the washing machine (Fig. 3).

D) Shutting (Fig. 4):

- close the drum fully by first shutting the front
door followed by the rear one;

- then ensure the hooks on the front door are
perfectly housed within the seat of the rear door;

- after the hooks have clicked into position, press
both doors lightly downwards to make sure they
do not come loose;

- finally shut the external lid.

Starting a wash cycle

1. Turn the washing machine on by pressing the
ON/OFF button. All the indicator lights will turn on for a few
seconds, then only the indicator lights relative to the selected
programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE
indicator light will flash.

2. Load the laundry, close the door and the lid.

3. Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.

4. Set the washing temperature (see “Personalisation”).

5. Set the spin speed (see “Personalisation”).

6. Measure out the detergent and washing additives (see
“Detergents and laundry”).

7. Select the desired functions.

8. Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button

and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed
manner, in green.
To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing
the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle.

9. At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will
switch on. The LID LOCKED indicator light will switch off,
indicating that the door may be opened. Take out your
laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the
drum dries completely.
Switch the washing machine off by pressing the ON/OFF
button.

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Wash cycles

Table of wash cycles

Detergents

Description of the wash cycle

Wash cycles

Cotton + Prewash: extremely soiled whites.

1

Cotton Standard 60° (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

Cotton Standard 40° (2): lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours.

Cotton Standard 20°: lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours.

4

Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours.

5

Synthetics (3): lightly soiled resistant colours.

5

Mix 30': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for

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wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand).

Mix 15': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for

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wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand).

Sanitizing cycle: extremely soiled whites.

8

Goodnigt cycle: lightly soiled delicate colours.

9

Baby cycle: heavily soiled delicate colours.

10

Shirts

11

Silk/Curtains: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.

12

Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc.

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Rinse

Spin

Drain

The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary accor­ding to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected.

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle with a temperature of 60°C.

This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be
washed at 60°C . The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

2) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle with a temperature of 40°C.

This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be
washed at 40°C . The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

For all Test Institutes:

2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle with a temperature of 40°C.

3) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 5 with a temperature of 40°C.

Max.

temp.

(°C)

90° 1000
60°

(Max. 90°)

40° 1000 - -

20° 1000 - ­60° 800 - ­40° 800 - -

30° 800 - -

30° 800 - -

90° 1000 ­40° 800 - ­40° 800 - ­40° 600 - ­30° 0 - ­40° 800 - -

Max.

speed

(rpm)



1000 - -

- 1000 - - -

- 1000 - - - - 6 - - - 16’

- 0 - - - - 6 - - - 2’

Bleach

Prewash

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Wash

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Fabric

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(kg)

Residual

Max. load

softener

6 62 1,92 67 160’

6 62 1,02 50,0 185’

6 62 1,01 66 175’

6 - - - 180’
3 44 0,85 39 110’
3 44 0,53 39 100’

3 71 0,25 33 30’

1,5 71 0,08 29 15’

6 - - - 180’
4 - - - 280’
2 - - - 120’
2 - - - 80’
1 - - - 55’
1 - - - 65’

6 - - - 36’

Energy con-

dampness%

sumptionkWh

Total water lt

Cycle dura-

tion

Cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 4). Ideal for heavily soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold
temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying
speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.
Mix 30’ (wash cycle 6) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and the-
refore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (6 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics together
(except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 3 kg.
Mix 15’(wash cycle 7) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and the­refore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (7 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics together
(except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
Sanitizing cycle (wash cycle 8). A high-temperature hygienic wash cycle (over 60°C) which requires the use of bleach. Pour
the bleach, the detergent and the additives into the relevant compartments (see paragraph entitled “Detergent dispenser
drawer”).
Goodnigt cycle (wash cycle 9). This is a silent cycle which can be run at night, when the electricity prices are lower. The
wash cycle is designed for cottons and synthetics. At the end of the cycle the machine stops while there is still water in the
drum; to spin and drain the laundry press the START/PAUSE button; alternatively the machine will perform the spin cycle and
drain the water automatically after 8 hours.
Baby cycle (wash cycle 10). This wash cycle can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring
that all detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies. The cycle
has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special
disinfecting additives added to the detergent.
At the end of the wash cycle, the machine will slowly rotate the drum to prevent the formation of creases; to end the cycle
press the START/PAUSE button.

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