Hotpoint Washer Dryer AQ7F User Manual

Instructions for

installation and use

WASHING MACHINE

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

Technical data

English,1

Description of the machine, 6-7

Control panel

Running a wash cycle, 8

Wash cycles and options, 9

Table of wash cycles

Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent

Preparing the laundry

Washing recommendations

Load balancing system

AQUALTIS

Precautions and advice, 11

General safety

Disposal

AQ7F 29 I

Opening the porthole door manually

Care and maintenance, 12

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning the machine

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Caring for your appliance drum

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

Trouble shooting, 13

Assistance, 14

Connecting the drain hose

• the supply voltage is included within the values i

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

Connect the drain hose,

without bending it, to a

draining duct or a wall

drain situated between

65 and 100 cm from the

floor;

• the socket is compatible with the washing

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

the socket or the plug.

65 - 100 cm

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.

The drain hose may be

connected to an under-

sink trap. Before

connecting the drain

hose from the machine

ensure that any blanks

or removable ends have

been taken off the

spigot.

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.

Where it connects to

the waste water pipe

cut end off spigot or

remove the blanking cap

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.

If it is place over the

edge of a basin or sink

be sure the free end of

the hose should not be

underwater.

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 rewireable

plug bearing the BSI mark of approval.

or:

! 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.

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.

Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a

standpipe, that the end does not go down more than

15cms (6 inches). If the hose is pushed down too far,

this may cause the machine to self -syphon ie.

continuously empty as it is filling.

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:

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket,

make sure that:

Green & Yellow

Blue

Earth

Neutral

Live

Brown

• 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);

As the colours of the wires in the lead may not

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or

or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured

Red.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured

Black.

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 regarding 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

BROWN

NEUTRAL (N)

LIVE (L)

GREEN & YELLOW

EARTH (E)

GREEN &

YELLOW

13 ampere fuse

BROWN

BLUE

CROSS-BAR

CORD GRIP

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.

! 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 data

Model

AQ7F 29 I

width 59.5 cm

height 85 cm

depth 58 cm

Dimensions

Capacity

from 1 to 7 kg

Electrical

connections

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 52 litres

Water connections

Spin speed

up to 1200 rotations per minute

Test Programmes

according to

2010/1061

programme

temperature 60°C and 40°C.

;

This appliance conforms to the

following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic

Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

Description of the machine

CONTROL

PANEL

PORTHOLE DOOR

HANDLE

KICK STRIP

ADJUSTABLE FEET

PORTHOLE DOOR

1. pre-wash compartment:

use powder detergent.

2. main wash compartment:

use powder or liquid

detergent. If using the latter

Always use the handle to

open the porthole door (see

figure).

type of detergent, we

recommend it is poured into

the drawer immediately

before you start the washing

machine.

washing additives compartment: for fabric softener or

liquid additives. We recommend that the maximum level

indicated by the grille is not exceeded, and that

concentrated fabric softeners are diluted.

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

The detergent dispenser

Standby mode

drawer is located inside the

machine and can be

accessed by opening the

door.

For more information on

detergent measures, please

refer to the chapter entitled

“Detergents and laundry”.

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.

Control panel

WASH

CYCLE

PHASE

icons

TEMPERATURE

DELAY TIMER

display

SPIN

display

ECO indicator light

START/PAUSE

button with indicator

OPTION buttons with

WASH CYCLE

SELECTOR knob

indicator lights

light

Button with ON/OFF

indicator light

CHILD LOCK button

with indicator light

DELAY

TIMER

TEMPERATURE button

DOOR LOCKED

indicator light

SPIN SPEED

button

START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the

green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to

start a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the

indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause

the wash cycle, press the button again; the indicator

light will flash in an orange colour. If the “Door locked”

indicator light is switched off, the door may be

Button with

ON/OFF indicator light: press this briefly

to switch the machine on or off. The green indicator light

indicates that the machine is switched on. To switch off

the washing machine during the wash cycle, press and

hold the button for approximately 3 seconds; if the

button is pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will

not switch off. If the machine is switched off during a

wash cycle, this wash cycle will be cancelled.

opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which

it was interrupted, press the button again.

WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob: may be turned in

either direction. To select the most suitable wash cycle,

please refer to the “Table of wash cycles”.

DOOR LOCKED

indicator light: indicates that the

porthole door is locked. To open the door, pause the

wash cycle (see “Running a wash cycle”).

The knob will not move during the wash cycle.

CHILD LOCK

button with indicator light: to activate

TEMPERATURE

button: press to modify or exclude

or deactivate the CHILD LOCK, press and hold the

button for approximately 2 seconds. when the indicator

light is illuminated, the control panel is locked. This

means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being

modified accidentally, especially where there are children

in the home.

the temperature setting; the value selected will appear

on the display above (see “Running a wash cycle”).

SPIN SPEED CYCLE

button: press to modify or

exclude the spin cycle; the value selected will appear on

the display above (see “Running a wash cycle”).

DELAY TIMER

for the selected wash cycle; the set delay time will appear

on the display above (see “Running a wash cycle”).

button: press to set a DELAY TIMER

ECO indicator light: the

icon lights up when, after

altering the washing parameters, an energy saving of at

least 10% is made. Furthermore, before the machine

enters “Standby” mode, the icon will light up for a few

seconds; when the machine is switched off the

OPTION buttons with indicator lights: press to select the

available options. The indicator light corresponding to the

selected option will remain lit (see “Running a wash cycle”).

estimated energy saving will be around the 80% mark.

WASH CYCLE PHASE icons: these illuminate to

indicate the progress of the wash cycle (Wash

–

Rinse

– Spin

– Drain

The text

lights up when the cycle is complete.

Running a wash cycle

WARNING: before you use the washing machine for

the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no

laundry, using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash.

Modify the cycle settings.

Press the OPTION buttons to customise the wash

cycle in accordance with your own requirements.

• Press the button to activate the option; the

corresponding indicator light will switch on.

• Press the button again to disable the option; the

indicator light will switch off.

! If the selected option is not compatible with the

selected wash cycle, this incompatibility will be

signalled by the flashing of the indicator light and a

sound alert (3 beeps); 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 button will remain

lit in a constant manner.

1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the

All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the

indicator light corresponding to the button will then

button.

remain lit in a fixed manner and the START/PAUSE

indicator light will flash slowly.

2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.

Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the

maximum load value indicated in the table of wash

cycles 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”.

7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/

PAUSE button. The corresponding indicator light

remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door

4. CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.

5. SELECT THE PROGRAMME. Turn the WASH

CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB right or left, until you have

selected the desired wash cycle. A temperature and

spin speed is set for each wash cycle; these may be

adjusted.

locks (the

DOOR LOCKED indicator light

illuminates). The icons corresponding to the wash

cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate

which phase is currently in progress.

To change a wash cycle once it has already started,

pause the washing machine by pressing the START/

PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and

press the START/PAUSE button again.

To open the door during a wash cycle, press the

START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED

indicator light is switched off you may open the door.

Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the

wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted.

6. CUSTOMISE THE WASH CYCLE. Use the

relevant buttons on the control panel:

Modify the temperature and/or spin

speed.

The machine automatically displays the maximum

temperature and spin speed values set for the

selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if

they are compatible with the selected cycle. The

temperature can be decreased by pressing the

8. THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE. This is indicated

by the illuminated text END. The porthole door may

be opened immediately. If the START/PAUSE indicator

light is flashing, press the button to end the cycle.

Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the

machine.

button, until the cold wash (

The spin speed may be progressively reduced by

pressing the button, until it is completely excluded

). If these buttons are pressed again, the

) setting is reached.

(

maximum values are restored.

! Exception: if the “Cotton” programme is selected,

the temperature can be increased up to a value of

90°C.

! If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun,

press and hold the

button until the cycle stops and

Set a DELAY TIMER.

the machine switches off.

Press the button until you have reached the desired

delay time. During the setting process, the delay time

Bag for quilts, curtains and delicate garments

The Aqualtis washing machine makes it easier for you to

wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in

complete confidence thanks to the special bag which

protects the laundry (this is supplied with the machine).

We recommend that the bag is used every time you

wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made

using synthetic material.

is shown on the display and the

symbol flashes.

After selecting a DELAY TIMER time, the fixed

symbol and the cycle duration will appear on the

display. Press the button once to display the selected

delay time. To remove the DELAY TIMER option,

press the button until the display shows the text OFF;

the

symbol will disappear.

! Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed,

the time delay may only be decreased.

Wash cycles and options

Table of wash cycles

Detergent and additives

Max.

temp.

(°C)

Max.

speed

(rpm)

Max.

load

(kg)

Cycle

duration

Icon Description of the wash cycle

Detergent

Detergent Fabric

for wash softener

for

prewash

Cottons wash cycles

Cotton with pre-wash

(Add detergent to the relevant compartment).

90°

1200

60°

(Max. 90°)

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

Cotton (1-2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.

Coloured Cotton (3)

40°

1200

600

Shirts

Jeans

800

3,5

Special programmes

Baby: heavily soiled delicate colours

Durable Synthetics

40°

60°

40°

60°

30°

40°

800

1200

1000

Delicate Synthetics

"Bed & Bath" for bedlinen and towels.

Duvets: for down-stuffed garments.

Silk: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.

Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc.

600

1,5

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

wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand)

Partials wash cycles

30°

800

Rinse

Spin

1200

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.

(*) Note: 10 minutes after the START, the machine will recalculate the time remaining until the end of the wash cycle on the basis of the load inside it; this

value will then be shown on the display.

For all Test Institutes:

1) Testwashcycleincompliancewithregulation2010/1061:setwashcycle withatemperatureof60°C and40°C).

2)Longwashcycleforcottons:setwashcycle withatemperatureof40°C.

3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle with a temperature of 40°C.

Wash options

Eco Option

The Eco Option saves energy by not heating the water

used to wash your laundry – an advantage both to the

environment and to your energy bill. Instead, intensified

wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash

results in the same average time of a standard cycle.

For the best washing results we recommend the usage

of a liquid detergent.

Extra rinse

By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased

and optimal residual detergent removal is guaranteed. It is

particularly useful for skin which is sensitive to detergents.

We recommend this option is used with a full load of

washing, or when a large amount of detergent is required.

! It cannot be used in conjunction with

Easy Iron

Time Saver

By selecting this option, the wash and spin cycles will be

modified in order to reduce the formation of creases.

At the end of the cycle the washing machine drum

will rotate slowly; the “Easy Iron” and START/PAUSE

indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle press the START/

If you select this option, the wash cycle duration will be

reduced by 30%-50%, depending on the selected cycle,

thereby guaranteeing simultaneous water and energy

saving. Use this cycle for lightly soiled garments.

! It cannot be used in conjunction with

PAUSE button or the “Easy Iron” button.For the Silk

wash

cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry

is soaking and the “Easy Iron” indicator light will flash.

To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,

press the START/PAUSE button or the “Easy Iron” button.

! It cannot be used in conjunction with

Detergents and laundry

Detergent

Silk: use the special “Silk”

wash cycle to wash all silk

garments. We recommend the use of special detergent

which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.

The type and quantity of detergent required depend on

the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk,

etc.), as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the

level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area.

Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage

and help to protect the environment: although they are

biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which

alter the balance of nature.

Curtains: use the “Silk”

be folded and placed inside the bag provided.

wash cycle. These should

Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine brand to

have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum

Care endorsement (M.0508) by the Woolmark Company,

which means that all woollen garments may be washed

in the washing machine, even those which state “hand

We recommend the following:

• use powder detergents for white cotton garments and

pre-washing.

• use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and

for all low-temperature wash cycles.

• use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk

garments.

wash only”

on the label. The “Wool” wash cycle can

be used to wash all woollen garments in the washing

machine while guaranteeing optimum performance.

Duvets: to wash single duvets (the weight of which

should not exceed 2 kg), cushions or clothes padded

with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special

The detergent should be poured into the relevant

compartment - or the dispenser placed directly inside

the drum - before the wash cycle begins. In the latter

case, it will not be possible to select the Cottons with

pre-wash cycle.

“Duvets”

wash cycle. We recommend that duvets

are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards

(see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume

of the drum is used. To achieve the best results, we

recommend that a liquid detergent is used and placed

inside the detergent dispenser drawer.

! Do not use hand washing detergents because these

create too much foam.

Preparing the laundry

• Shake out the garments before loading them into the

machine.

• Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the

washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you

separate the coloured garments from the white ones;

• Empty all pockets and check the buttons;

• Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash

cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use

1 sheet

400-500 g

150-200 g

400-500 g

900-1200 g

150-250 g

400-500 g

150-200 g

the bag provided and set the wash cycle to “Duvets”

1 pillowcase

1 tablecloth

1 bathrobe

1 towel

1 pair of jeans

1 shirt

Bedlinen and towels: use the “Bed & Bath”

to wash laundry from all over the house; this optimises

fabric softener performance and helps you save time and

energy. We recommend the use of powder detergent.

Stubborn stains: it is wise to treat stubborn stains with

solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with

pre-wash cycle.

cycle

Washing recommendations

Shirts: use the special “Shirts”

shirts in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they

receive the best possible care.

Jeans: use the special “Jeans”

denim garments; turn inside out before washing and use

a liquid detergent.

wash cycle to wash

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations

before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform

manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which

is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If,

after several attempts, the load is not balanced

correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If

the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing

machine performs the distribution process instead of

spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and

balance, we recommend small and large garments are

mixed in the load.

wash cycle for all

Baby: use the special “Baby”

wash cycle to remove

the remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while

removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to

prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic

reactions. 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 end the cycle

press the START/PAUSE button.

Precautions and tips

! The 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.

For more information relating to the correct disposal of

household appliances, owners should contact their

local authorities or appliance dealer.

Opening the porthole door manually

General safety

In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole

door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the

laundry, proceed as follows:

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety. Children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

1. remove the plug from the

electrical socket.

2. make sure the water level

inside the machine is lower

than the door opening; if it is

not, remove excess water

using the drain hose,

• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet

or damp hands or feet.

collecting it in a bucket as

indicated in the figure.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when

unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket.

Hold the plug and pull.

3. remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the

• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach

extremely high temperatures.

washing machine (see overleaf).

4. pull outwards using the

tab as indicated in the figure,

until the plastic tie-rod is

freed from its stop position;

pull downwards until you

hear a “click”, which

• 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.

indicates that the door is

now unlocked.

• Always keep children well away from the appliance

while it is operating.

• If it must be moved, proceed with the help of two or

three people and handle it with the utmost care.

Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is

very heavy.

5. open the door; if this is

still not possible repeat the

procedure.

• 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.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states

that household appliances should not be disposed of

using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted

appliances should be collected separately in order to

optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the

materials inside the machine, while preventing

potential damage to the atmosphere and to public

health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all

products to remind the owner of their obligations

regarding separated waste collection.

6. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity

supplies

To access the pre-chamber:

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will

limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and

help to prevent leaks.

• Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all

maintenance work.

Cleaning the machine

1. take off the cover panel on the front of the machine

by first pressing it in the centre and then pushing

downwards on both sides until you can remove it (see

figures);

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.

2. position a container so

that it will collect the water

which flows out

(approximately 1.5 l) (see

figure);

3. unscrew the lid by

rotating it in an anti-

clockwise direction (see

figure);

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

To remove the drawer, press

lever (1) and pull the drawer

outwards (2) (see figure).

Wash it under running

water; this procedure should

be repeated frequently.

4. clean the inside thoroughly;

5. screw the lid back on;

6. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Caring for your appliance drum

Checking the water inlet hose

• Always leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant

odours from forming.

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.

Cleaning the pump

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

protective pre-chamber at the base of the pump.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the

appliance.

Trouble shooting

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre

(see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make

The washing machine does not

switch on.

contact.

• There is no power in the house.

The wash cycle does not start.

• The door is not closed properly.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

• The water tap has not been opened.

• A delayed start has been set.

• The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.

• The hose is bent.

• The water tap has not been opened.

• There is no water supply in the house.

• The pressure is too low.

The washing machine does not fill

with water.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

• If you have selected the “Baby ” cycle or the “Easy iron

the wash cycle has finished the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end

the cycle press the START/PAUSE button or the “Easy iron ” button. If

” option, when

The washing machine door

remains locked.

you have selected the “Silk ” wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle

while the laundry is soaking; to drain the water so that the laundry may be

removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the “Easy iron

” button.

• The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the

floor (see “Installation”).

The machine continuously fills

with water and drains.

• The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”).

• If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be

problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to fill

with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available

in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.

• The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe.

The washing machine does not

drain or spin.

• The wash cycle does not include draining: Some wash cycles require the

drain phase to be started manually (see “Wash cycles and options”).

• The “Easy iron” option is enabled: to complete the wash cycle, press the

START/PAUSE button (“Wash cycles and options”).

• The drain hose is bent (see Installation).

• The drainage duct is clogged.

• The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see “Installation”).

• The machine is not level (see “Installation” ).

• The machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).

• The load is unbalanced (see “Detergents and laundry”).

The machine vibrates a lot during

the spin cycle.

• The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”).

• The detergent dispenser is blocked (to clean it, see “Care and

maintenance”).

The washing machine leaks.

• The drain hose is not fixed in place properly (see “Installation”).

The icons corresponding to the

“Phase in progress” flash rapidly

at the same time as the ON/OFF

indicator light.

• Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and

then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical

Assistance Service.

• The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text

“for washing machines” or “hand and machine wash”, or the like).

• Too much detergent was used.

There is too much foam.

The washing machine door

remains locked.

• Perform the manual unlocking procedure (see “Precautions and tips”).

! Note: To exit “Demo mode”, press and hold the two “ON/OFF”

and “START/PAUSE”

buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Assistance

Guar ant ee

12 Mont hs Pa r t s a nd La bour Gua r a nt e e

Your appliance has t he benefit of our manufact urer’s guarant ee, which covers t he cost of

breakdown repairs for t welve mont hs from t he dat e of purchase.

This gives you t he reassurance t hat if, wit hin t hat t ime, your appliance is proven t o be defect ive

because of eit her workmanship or mat erials, we will, at our discret ion, eit her repair or replace t he

appliance at no cost t o you.

This guarant ee is subject t o t he following condit ions:

The appliance has been inst alled and operat ed correct ly and in accordance wit h our

operat ing and maint enance inst ruct ions.

The appliance is used only on t he elect ricit y or gas supply print ed on t he rat ing plat e.

The appliance has been used for normal domest ic purposes only.

The appliance has not been alt ered, serviced, maint ained, dismant led, or ot herwise

int erfered wit h by any person not aut horised by us.

Any repair work must be undert aken by us or our appoint ed agent .

Any part s removed during repair work or any appliance t hat is replaced become our propert y.

The appliance is used in t he Unit ed Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.

The guarant ee does not cover :

Damage result ing from t ransport at ion, improper use, neglect or int erference or as a result

of improper inst allat ion.

Replacement of any consumable it em or accessory . These include but are not limit ed t o: plugs,

cables, bat t eries, light bulbs, fluorescent t ubes and st art ers, covers and filt ers.

Replacement of any removable part s made of glass or plast ic.

THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN US ED IN COMMERCIAL

OR NON- DOMES TIC PREMIS ES .

5 Ye a r Pa r t s Gua r a nt e e

Hot point also offers you a free 5 year part s guarant ee. This addit ional guarant ee is condit ional on

you regist ering your appliance wit h us and t he part s being fit t ed by one of our aut horised engineers.

There will be a charge for our engineer's t ime. To act ivat e t he ext ra part s warrant y on your

appliance, simply call our regist rat ion line on 08448 24 24 24 (ROI 01 230 0800).

Ext e nde d Gua r a nt e e s

We offer a select ion of repair protect ion plans t hat enable you to fully cover yourself against t he

expense of repair bills for t he life of your policy. To find t he ideal plan for you please call our advice line on

08448 226 226 (Re public of Ir e la nd 01 230 0233).

Fr e e He lpde s k S e r vice

We have a dedicat ed t eam who can provide free advice and assist ance wit h your appliance if you

experience any t echnical difficult ies wit hin t he first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Hot point

Ser vice Hot line on 08448 224 224 (Republic of Ir eland 0818 313 413) for t elephone

assist ance, or, where necessary, t o arrange for an engineer t o call. If we cannot resolve t he

t echnical problem we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.

Af t er Sales Ser vice

No one is be t t e r pla ce d t o ca r e for your Hot point a pplia nce dur ing t he cour s e of it s

wor king life t ha n us - t he ma nufa ct ur e r.

Es s ent ial Cont act Infor mat ion

Hot point S e r vice

We are t he largest service t eam in Europe offering you access t o 400 skilled t elephone advisors and

1000 fully qualified engineers on call t o ensure you receive fast , reliable, local service.

UK: 08448 224 224

Re public of Ir e la nd: 0818 313 413

www.hot p oint s e r vic e .c o.uk

Ple a s e not e : Our a dvis or s will r e quir e t he following infor ma t ion:

Mode l numbe r :

S e r ia l numbe r :

Pa r t s a nd Acce s s or ie s

We supply a full range of genuine replacement part s as well as accessory product s t hat prot ect and

hygienically clean your appliance t o keep it looking good and funct ioning efficient ly t hroughout it s life.

UK: 08448 225 225

Re public of Ir e la nd: 0818 313 413

www.ho t p o int s e r vic e .c o .uk

Applia nce Re gis t r a t ion

We want t o give you addit ional benefit s of Hot point ownership. To act ivat e your free 5 year part s

guarant ee you must regist er your appliance wit h us.

UK: 08448 24 24 24

Re public of Ir e la nd: 01 230 0800

www.hot p oint s e r vic e .c o.uk

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Recycling & Dis pos al Infor mat ion

As part of Hot point 's cont inued commit ment t o helping t he environment , Hot point reserves t he

right t o use qualit y, recycled component s t o keep down cust omer cost s and minimise mat erial

wast age.

Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise t he risk of injury t o children,

remove t he door, plug and cut t he mains cable off flush wit h t he appliance. Dispose of t hese part s

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