Hotpoint AQXGF 149 PM User manual

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WASHING MACHINE
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AQXGF 149 PM
Instruction boo let
Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies
Technical data
Description of the machine, 6-7
Control panel
Running a wash cycle,8
Programmes and options, 9
Table of Programmes
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent
Preparing the laundry
Washing advice
Load-balancing system
Precautions and tips, 11
eneral safety
Disposal
Opening the door manually
Care and maintenance, 12
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, 13
Assistance, 14

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Installation
A
 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.
Unpac ing and levelling
Unpac ing
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 four
transit bolts and the
rubber bush with the
respective spacer,
situated on the rear of
the appliance.
NB:The plastic spacers
may fall down inside the
machine once the bolt
has been removed, and
will not interfere with the operation of the machine.
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.

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Drainage Connection
Connect the drain hose,
without kinking it, to a
draining duct or a stand
pipe situated between
65 and 100 cm from the
floor;
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.
If it is placed over the
edge of a basin or sink
be sure 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.
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.
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 page 5);
the supply voltage is included within the values i
ndicated on the Technical details table
(on the 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.
WARNIN - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWIN 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 re-
wearable 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
65 - 100 cm

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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 reen & Yellow wire to terminal marked E
or or coloured reen or reen & 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 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.
 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.
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

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Technical data
Model AQX F 149 PM
Dimensions
width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 64.5 cm
Capacity from 1 to 9 kg
Electrical
connections
please refer to the technical data
plate fixed to the machine
Water connections
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 62 litres
Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute
Energy rated
programmes
according to
regulation
EN 60456
WHITES programme;
temperature 60°C;
using a load of 9 kg.
This appliance conforms to the
following EC Directives:
- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and subsequent modifications
- 2002/96/EC
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

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Description of the machine
DOOR
Always use the handle
to open the door (see
figure).
CONTROL
PANEL
DOOR
DOOR
HANDLE
KICK STRIP
ADJUSTABLE FEET
20
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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.

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ON-OFF/CANCELbutton with indicator light :
press the button briefly to switch the machine on or
off. The green indicator light shows that the machine
is switched on. To switch the washing machine off
during a wash cycle, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 seconds; pressing the button quickly
or accidentally will not switch the machine off.
If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle,
the programme will be cancelled.
PROGRAMME knob: this can be rotated in both
directions. To set a more suitable programme, please
refer to the Table of Programmes.
The knob is locked into position during the wash cycle.
TEMPERATURE button: press this button to
adjust the temperature; the value will be identified
by the display above (see Running a wash cycle).
SPIN SPEED
button: press this button to
adjust the spin value or to exclude this part of the
programme; the value will be identified by the
display above (see Running a wash cycle).
DELAY TIMER button: press to set a delayed
start time for the selected programme; the delay
time will be identified by the display above (see
Running a wash cycle).
OPTION buttons and indicator lights: may be used
to select any of the available options. The indicator
light corresponding to the selected option will
remain lit (see Running a wash cycle).
WASH CYCLE PHASEicons: these light up to
provide an indication of the progress of the wash
cycle (Wash - Rinse - Spin - Pumpout ).
The text lights up when the cycle has finished.
START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when
the green indicator light flashes slowly, press the
button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has
started, the indicator light is illuminated in a fixed
manner. To pause the wash cycle, press the button
again; the indicator light will turn orange and begin
to flash again. If the Door Locked indicator
light is off, the porthole door may be opened.
To restart the wash cycle from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the button again.
DOOR LOCKED indicator light: this indicates
that the porthole door is locked. To open the door,
pause the wash cycle (see following page).
CHILD LOCK button and indicator light: this is
used to enable or disable the Child lock function,
by pressing the button for approximately 2
seconds. When the indicator light is illuminated, the
control panel is locked. This avoids accidental
changes being made to the wash cycles, especially
where children are at home.
ECO indicator light: the icon lights up when the
electricity saving reaches at least 10% (this can be
achieved by adjusting the wash cycle settings).
TEMPERATURE
button
PROGRAMME
knob
OPTION
buttons and
indicator
lights
DOOR
LOCKED
indicator light
START/PAUSE
button with indicator
light
WASH
CYCLE
PHASE
icons
SPIN SPEED
button
DELAY
TIMER
button
CHILD LOCK
button and
indicator light
ON-OFF/CANCEL
button with indicator light
ECO
indicator
light
Control panel

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Running a wash cycle
Note: the first time you use the washing machine,
add detergent and run an empty 90°C cotton wash
cycle without the pre-wash phase.
1. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE. Press the
button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1
second, after which the light corresponding to
the button will remain lit constantly, while the
START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly.
2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.
Load the laundry, making sure that the maximum
load quantity indicated in the table of
programmes (below) is not exceeded.
3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the
drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant
compartments as described in Description of
the machine.
4. CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.
5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAMME. Turn the
PRO RAMME knob left or right to select the
required programme, to which a set temperature
and spin speed are linked (these values may all be
modified).
6. PERSONALISE THE WASH CYCLE.Use the
relevant buttons on the control panel:
Modify the temperature and/or the
spin speed. The machine automatically selects
the temperature and the maximum spin speed for
the programme set and these values may not be
increased. By pressing the button, the tempe-
rature can be progressively reduced or even set
to cold wash ( ). By pressing the button, the
spin speed can be progressively reduced or even
eliminated altogether ( ). If the buttons are
pressed again the maximum values are restored.
 Exception: if the WHITES programme is
selected, the temperature can be increased up
to a value of 90°C.
Setting a delayed start.
To set a delayed start for the selected
programme, press the button repeatedly until
the desired delay time is displayed (this may be
between 1 hour and 24 hours).
To disable the function press the button until the
text is displayed.
N.B.: Once the button START/PAUSE has been
pressed, the delay time may only be decreased.
Modify the cycle caracteristics.
Press the OPTION buttons to personalise the
wash cycle according to your own requirements.
Press the button to activate the option; the
corresponding indicator light will illuminate.
Press the button again to deactivate the
option; the indicator light will switch off.
 If the selected option is not compatible with the
set programme, the indicator light will flash and
the option will not be activated.
 If the selected option is not compatible with
another previously selected option, the indicator
light corresponding to the first option will flash
and only the second option will be activated (the
corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a
fixed manner).
7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/
PAUSE button. The corresponding indicator light
remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole
door locks (the DOOR LOCKED indicator light
illuminates). The icons corresponding to the
different wash phases will light up during the
cycle, indicating the progress. To change a
programme while a cycle is in progress, p use
the w shing m chine by pressing the START/
PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and
press the START/PAUSE button again.
To open the door while a cycle is in progress
press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR
LOCKED indicator light switches off it is
possible to open the door. Press the START/
PAUSE button again to restart the programme
from the point at which it was interrupted.
8. PROGRAMME END. The text END lights up to
indicate that the programme has ended. The
porthole door may be opened immediately. If the
START/PAUSE button flashes, press the button
to end the cycle. open the door, unload the
laundry and switch off the machine.
 If you wish to cancel a cycle that has already
begun, press and hold the button. The cycle will
be stopped and the machine will switch off.
BAG FOR QUILTS, CURTAINS AND DELICATE
GARMENTS
Hotpoint has made 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 nd p dded items with n outer l yer
m de using synthetic m teri l.

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Programmes and options
Table of Programmes
Wash options
Time Saver
Reduces the duration of the wash cycle, while making it
possible to save water and electricity.
 It is not compatible with the "Mini Load" option and
may not be enabled for the Fast Wash, Silk, Wool and
Rinse & Spin programmes.
Reduced Creases
If this option is selected, the wash and spin phases will be
adjusted accordingly so that fabric creasing is reduced. At
the end of the cycle the drum of the washing machine will
spin slowly; the Reduced Creases and START/PAUSE
indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle, press the
START/PAUSE button or the Reduced Creases button.
When using the Silk programme, the machine will end the
cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Reduced
Creases indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that
the laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE
button or the Reduced Creases button.
This option is not compatible with the Wool, Fast Spin,
Slow Spin and Pumpout programmes.
Extra Rinse
This programme increases the efficiency of the rinse
phase and ensures that a greater amount of detergent is
removed. It is particularly recommended for skin types
that are sensitive to detergents. We recommend this
programme is used when the washing machine is full or
when a large amount of detergent has been used.
 This option is not compatible with the Fast Wash,
Fast Spin, Slow Spin and Pumpout programmes.
Mini Load
This function should be used when the amount of laundry
is half, or less than half, of the maximum recommended
load (see Table of Programmes).
 This option is not compatible with "Time Saver" option
and may not be enabled for the Fast Spin, Slow Spin
and Pumpout programmes.
The wash cycle duration can be viewed on the display.
Icon Programme description
Max.
temp.
(°C)
Max.
spin
speed
(r.p.m.)
Detergent Maximum load
(kg)) Cycle duration
Washing Fa ric
softener Normal Using
Mini
Load
EVERYDAY programmes
WHITES: for white cottons heavily soiled. 90° 1400 ll 94
WHITES: for white cottons of normal soiling. 60° (1) 1400 ll 94
WHITES: for white and coloured cottons of normal soiling. 40° (2) 1400 ll 94
COLOUREDS: for coloured and delicate cottons lightly soiled. 40° (3) 1400 ll 94
SYNTHETICS 40°C: colour resistant synthetics lightly soiled. 40° 800 ll 42
FAST WASH : for mixed garments refreshes lightly soiled
garments quickly (not recommended for wool, silk or clothes
that should be washed by hand).
30° 800 ll 3.5 1.5
HEAVY DUTY programmes
WHITES & PREWASH: for white cottons with stubborn
stains. (Add detergent to the relevant compartment). 90° 1400 ll
94
SYNTHETICS 60°C: for colour resistant synthetics heavily soiled. 60° 800 ll 42
Special programmes
SHIRTS: washes carefully lightly soiled shirts. 40° 600 ll 21
SILK: washes silk garments, curtains and lingerie 30° no spin ll 21
WOOL: washes wool, cashmere, etc. 40° 600 ll 21
DUVETS: washes garments filled with goose down. 30° 1200 ll 31, 5
BED & BATH: washes bathroom laundry and bedlinen. 60° 1400 ll 94
Rinse and Spin programmes
Cotton Rinse -1400 -l94
Delicate Rinse -800 -l42
Fast Spin -1400 - - 94
Slow Spin -800 - - 42
Pumpout -no spin - - 94
Note for Test Institutes: The information contained in the table is purely indicative.
(1) Progr mme in ccord nce with EN 60456 test progr mme.
(2) Cotton 40° Long Progr mme: select "Whites" progr mme on the di l nd reduce temper ture to 40°.
(3) Cotton 40° Short Progr mme : select "Coloureds" progr mme on the di l.

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent used depends on
the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour, the
temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the
hardness of the water in the area.
Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid
accidental spills and help to protect the environment:
although they may be biodegradable, detergents
contain elements that alter the balance of nature.
Do not use detergents when washing garments by
hand, because they create too much foam.
The detergent must be measured out into the relevant
compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be
placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case the
Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.
Preparing the laundry
 Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in
the machine.
Divide the laundry according to type of material (the
symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure
that whites are separated from coloured garments.
Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
Do not exceed the values indicated in the Table
of Programmes, which refer to the weight of the
laundry items when they are dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400 - 500 g
1 pillowcase 150 - 200 g
1 tablecloth 400 - 500 g
1 bathrobe 900 - 1200 g
1 towel 150 - 250 g
1 pair of jeans 400 - 500 g
1 shirt 150 - 200 g
Washing advice
Shirts: use a suitable programme to wash shirts made
from different fabrics and in different colours. This will
guarantee that these garments are looked after properly.
Sil : use the relevant programme designed for all
silk garments. We recommend the use of a special
detergent for delicate garments.
Curtains: these should be folded and placed inside
the bag provided. Use the "Silk" programme.
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine to have
obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
mark of recognition (M.0508) from The Woolmark
Company, which certifies the machine washing of all
woollen garments, even those whose label states
hand wash only (max. 2 kg). The Wool
programme therefore offers you complete peace of
mind when washing all woollen garments, with great
performance guaranteed every time.
Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight
of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use
the special "Duvets" programme. 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 in conjunction with the
detergent dispenser drawer.
Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use
the bag provided and set the programme to "Duvets".
Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washing
machine can be used to wash any domestic laundry
in a single cycle called Bed & Bath that optimises
the use of fabric softener while saving both time
and electricity. We recommend that you use a
powder detergent.
Stubborn stains: stubborn stains should be
treated with solid soap before the garment is washed
(use the Cotton programme with pre-wash phase).
Load-balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the
drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly
faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several
attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the
machine spins at a lower speed than the set frequency.
If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing
machine continues at distribution speed only instead
of the full spin speed.
In order to achieve better load distribution and
balance, we recommend that large and small garments
are mixed when placing the laundry in the machine.