Hotpoint AV 52 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

English, 1

AV 52

, 15

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 4 Technical details, 5

Washing machine description, 6

Control panel, 6

Starting and Programmes, 7

Briefly: how to start a programme, 7 Programme table, 7

Personalisations, 8

Setting the temperature, 8 Functions, 8

Detergents and laundry, 9

Detergent dispenser, 9 Preparing your laundry, 9 Special items, 9

Precautions and advice, 10

General safety, 10 Disposal, 10 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 10

Care and maintenance, 11

Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 11 Cleaning your appliance, 11 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 11 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 11 Cleaning the pump, 11 Checking the water inlet hose, 11

Troubleshooting, 12

Service, 13

Before calling for Assistance, 13

Installation

 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 3 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.

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. Insert seal A into the end of the inlet hose and screw the latter onto a cold water tap

with a 3/4 gas threaded mouth (see figure). Before making 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).

 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°.

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.

Connecting the drain hose

Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the

65 - 100 cm

floor;

alternatively, place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, 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; in

case of absolute need, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length.

Electric connection

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

 the socket is earthed and in compliance with the

applicable law;

 the socket is able to sustain the appliance's

maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table (see page 5);

 the supply voltage is included within the values i

ndicated on the Technical details table (see page 5);

 the socket is compatible with the washing

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

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. Replacement fuse covers: If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please ensure that either: the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval. or: the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket.

Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug: Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E

or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

or Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.

ServiceTroubleshootingPrecautions CareProgrammes DetergentsInstallation Description

If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted

with a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use. How to connect an alternative plug: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE NEUTRAL (N) BROWN LIVE (L) GREEN & YELLOW EARTH (E)

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above.

GREEN & YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP

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, setting the 90°C programme without a pre-wash cycle.

 The washing machine should not be installed in an

outdoor environment, not even when the area is sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

 When the washing machine is installed, the mains

socket must be within easy reach.

 Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

 The power supply cable must never be bent or

dangerously compressed.

 The power supply cable must only be replaced by

an authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected.

Technical details

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electric

connections

Wat er connections

Spin speed

Control programmes

according to

IEC456 directive

AV 52

59.5 cm wide 85 cm high

52.5 cm deep

from 1 to 5 kg

voltage 220/230 Volts 50-60 Hz maximum absorbed power 2000 W

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 40 litres

up to 500 rpm (60 Hz)

programme 2; temperature 60°C; run with a load of 5 kg.

This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives:

- 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments

- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments

ServiceTroubleshootingPrecautions CareProgrammes DetergentsInstallation Description

Washing machine description

Control panel

Detergent dispenser

Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric

softener (see page 9).

FUNCTION

Buttons

TEMPERATURE knob: to set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see page 8).

ON/OFF

Button

ON-OFF

Led

PROGRAMME

Knob

TEMPERATURE

Knob

FUNCTION buttons: to select the functions available.

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

ON/OFF led, to find out whether the washing machine is on.

PROGRAMME knob: to select the wash programmes. Remember that this dial should be turned in a clockwise direction and only when the machine is off.

Starting and Programmes

Briefly: starting a programme

1. Set the desired programme.

2. Set the wash temperature (see page 8).

3. Load your laundry into the appliance and shut the door.

4. Add the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 9).

5. Turn the appliance on by pressing button ON/OFF.

6. At the end of the wash cycle wait approximately 3 minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing ON/OFF button. You can now open the washing machine door safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum. Always disconnect electricity at the socket and

Programme table

Type of fabric and degree of soil

Programmes

Te m p e rature

Detergent

pre-

wash

turn off the water supply.

Fabric

softener

Cycle length (minutes)

Description of wash cycle

Cotton

Extremely-soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily-soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily-soiled whites and resistant colours

Heavily soiled whites and resistant colours

Soiled whites and resistant colours (coloured linen, dressing gowns, jumpers, etc.)

Slightly-soiled whites and colours Slightly-soiled whites and delicate

colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) Rinse 

Treatment with softeners 

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

90°C   

90°C  

60°C  

40°C  

60°C  

40°C  

Pre-wash, wash cycle, rinse cycles,

150

intermediate and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

140