Hotpoint AVTL 84 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB

English

Contents

GB

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling, 2

Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 3

Technical details, 3

Washing machine description, 4-5

Control panel, 4

How to open and shut the drum, 5

Leds, 5

				Starting and Programmes, 6
				Briefly: how to start a programme, 6
				Programme table, 6
				Personalisations, 7
				Setting the temperature, 7
				Setting the spin cycle, 7
				Functions, 7
				Detergents and laundry, 8
				Detergent dispenser, 8
				Bleach cycle, 8
	AVTL 84			Preparing your laundry, 8
				Special items, 8
				Woolmark Platinum Care, 8
				Precautions and advice, 9
				General safety, 9
				Disposal, 9
				Saving energy and respecting the environment, 9
				Care and maintenance, 10
				Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 10
				Cleaning your appliance, 10
				Caring for your appliance door and drum, 10
				Cleaning the pump, 10
				Checking the water inlet hose, 10
				Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 10
				Troubleshooting, 11
				Service, 12
				Before calling for Assistance, 12

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Installation

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for GB 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.

Putting your appliance in place and moving it.

If your washing machine is equipped with a special set of retractable wheels you can easy move it.

To lower the wheels and thus move the appliance effortlessly, just pull the

lever, situated on the left-

hand side beneath the

base. Once the appliance is in the

required position, put the lever back in place. The washing machine is now firmly in place (see figure).

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

A 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).

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.

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Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

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

•the supply voltage is included within the values i ndicated on the Technical details table

(on the right);

•the socket is compatible with the washing machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.

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 main 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.

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.

Technical details

	Model	AVTL 84
		40 cm wide
	Dimensions	85 cm high
		60 cm deep
	Capacity	from 1 to 5 kg
	Electric	voltage 220/230 Volts 50 Hz
	connections	maximum absorbed power 1850 W
	Water	maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
		minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
	connections
		drum capacity 42 litres
	Spin speed	up to 800 rpm
	Control
	programmes	programme 3; temperature 60°C;
	according to	run with a load of 5 kg.
	IEC456 directive
		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

GB

Precautions Detergents Programmes Description Installation

Service Troubleshooting Care

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Washing machine description

Control panel

GB

SPIN SPEED	TEMPERATURE
knob	knob

ON/OFF key

LID LOCKED

LED

LEDs START/RESET

key

FUNCTION	PROGRAMME
keys	knob

Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric softener (see page 8).

LEDs to find out which wash cycle phase is under way. If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left until the programme starts will be indicated (see page 5).

SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed or exclude the spin cycle completely (see page 7).

FUNCTION keys to select the functions available. The button corresponding to the function selected will remain on.

TEMPERATURE knob to set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see page 7).

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

START/RESET key to start the programmes or cancel incorrect settings.

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led ,to find out whether the washing machine is on (flashing) and if the lid may be opened (see page 5).

PROGRAMME knob to set the programmes (see page 6).

The knob stays still during the cycle.

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led:

If this LED is on, the appliance Lid is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damages, you must wait for the lamp to flash before you open the Lid.

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The rapid flashing of the ON-OFF/LID LOCK Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates there is an abnormality (see page 11).

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