Hotpoint AQXXD169PM Instruction manual

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Quick user's guide
White cottons
Maximum
preset
temperature
Maximum drum load
in volume and kg
Standard Using
Mini Load
Using
Mini Load
Standard
Approximate
duration
60°
(max 90°)
40°
40°
30°
Full
7.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Full
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
1.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
2h 10'
1h 35'
1h 10'
30'
Coloured cottons
Synthetics 40°C
Fast wash
Symbol
and programme
description
Everyday programmes
Cotton with pre-wash
60°
90°
Full
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
1.5kg
2h 55'
1h 25'
Synthetics 60°C
Heavy Duty programmes
Shirts
30°
40°
40°
30°
60°
Half
2kg
Half
2kg
Half
2kg
Three-quarters
3kg
Full
7.5kg
Quarter
1kg
Quarter
1kg
Quarter
1kg
Half
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
1h 15'
55'
55'
1h 15'
1h 55'
Silk
Wool - Woolmark
Platinum Care
Duvets
Bed & Bath
Special programmes
-
-
-
-
-
Half
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
45'
40'
20'
14'
3'
1h 40'
1h 20'
1h 5'
30'
2h 25'
1h 10'
1h 10'
50'
55'
1h 15'
1h 45'
40'
35'
20'
14'
3'
Pumpout
Rinse & Spin Programmes
Description of programmes
Special programmes
In this group you will find programmes for every type of laundry
that requires special treatment.
Shirts
a programme especially designed for washing the week's shirts.
Silk
a programme designed for washing silk, viscose, curtains and other delicate
fabrics with a machine-wash instruction label.
Wool - Woolmark Platinum Care
a programme, certified by The Woolmark Company, which can be used to wash woollen garments, even those with a
"hand wash only" instruction on the label. We recommend the use of detergents specifically designed for wool.
Duvets
a programme designed to wash laundry items filled with duck or goose down (double or single duvets, cushions or
clothes such as puffa jackets, etc.), the weight of which should not exceed 3kg.
! We recommend that you follow the guidelines for loading laundry into the machine that are listed in the
instruction manual.
This cycle can also be used to wash quilts with synthetic padding: these should be placed inside the special bag
provided.
Bed & Bath
this programme may be used to wash, in a single cycle, the bedsheets and towels for the entire household, saving a
significant amount of time and water/electricity consumption and optimising the action of the fabric softener.
Rinse & Spin Programmes
This group of programmes offers you the opportunity of running an extra rinse or spin cycle for
delicate or durable fabrics, or of draining the water at any moment.
Cotton Rinse
a partial programme that seta an extra-intensive rinse cycle for durable fabrics.
Delicate Rinse
a partial programme that sets an extra rinse cycle for delicate fabrics.
Fast Spin
a partial programme that sets an extra rinse cycle for durable fabrics at the maximum spin
speed.
Slow Spin
a partial programme that sets a special extra spin cycle for delicate fabrics.
Pumpout
a partial programme that enables the water to be drained from the drum.
If you wish to drain the water while a cycle is in progress, the machine
must be paused first (by pressing the START/PAUSE button).
Everyday programmes
These programmes have been designed as a response to your everyday needs.
White cottons
a programme for cotton or linen laundry with an average level of soiling
(tablecloths, etc.). For laundry with an extremely heavy level of soiling, set the
temperature to 90°.
Coloured cottons
a programme for coloured cotton laundry.
Synthetics 40°C
a programme for delicate synthetic garments.
Heavy Duty programmes
If the laundry is heavily soiled there are two special programmes
available.
Cotton with pre-wash
this programme includes an initial pre-wash phase to remove
stubborn stains (remember to add pre-wash detergent to the
relevant compartment).
Synthetics 60°C
this programme is for synthetic and mixed fabric durable garments with
a heavy level of soiling.
Fast wash
a programme used to quickly refresh lightly soiled garments in different
fabrics (not suitable for wool, silk or hand wash only items).
...WASH!ONE ...TWO
Wash temperature.
Maximum recommended drum-fill level.
Spin speed.
Wash cycle duration/Delayed start set.
Wash cycle phases/options set.
These light up while the information is being displayed.
By pressing the button relating to the required option, the name
appears on the display and the relevant light is illuminated. To
deselect an option, press the button relating to the option. The
name of the option will appear on the display, followed by OFF,
and the indicator light switches off.
Cycle name.
Information display: by pressing the button, information
relating to the cycle or the various set options will be displayed.
For more information relating to the operation of the washing machine and for the resolution of
any problems you may have experienced, please refer to the instruction manual.
Modifying the wash cycleMain commands Running a wash cycle
Tem pe ra tu re
To set a temperature that is lower than the value suggested by the programme,
press the TEMPERATURE button: the display will show the selected
temperature. The washing machine will automatically prevent a temperature
higher than the maximum value set for the programme from being selected.
(With the exception of the white cottons cycle which can be increased to 90c).
Spin speed
Delayed start
To set a spin speed that is lower than the value suggested by the programme, or to
completely exclude the spin cycle, press the SPIN button: the display will show
the selected spin speed. The washing machine will automatically prevent a spin
speed higher than the maximum value set for the programme from being selected.
Use these commands to modify the temperature and the spin speed,
or to set a delayed start.
To set a delayed start for the selected programme, press the DELAYED START
button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached.
To remove the delayed start, press the button again until the text 'OFF'
appears on the display.
1
3
2
4
Switch the washing machine on
using the ON/OFF button.
Open the door by pulling firmly on the handle.
The set programme will ensure the optimal
temperature and spin speed are selected.
by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The green indicator light
will illuminate and the door will become locked (the light
will remain lit). During the wash cycle the icon corresponding
to the stage of the cycle in progress will light up.
Load the laundry into the drum
5
Follow the instructions listed opposite.
Personalise the wash programme
Set the knob to the desired programme
pre-wash detergent and bleach
detergent for the main wash phase
fabric softener
Measure out detergent into the compartments as follows:
Measure out the detergent
6Start the programme
The programme can be suspended at any time by pressing the START/PAUSE
button. The indicator light on the button turns amber. If necessary, it is now
possible to select a new programme using the knob. To restart the programme,
press the START/PAUSE button again.
During the pause, if the indicator light switches off, it is completely safe to
open the door. Otherwise you should wait until the machine is switched off or, if
there is water in the tub, turn the programme selector knob to the drain
position and press START/PAUSE.
7Suspend/modify the programme
For small loads, select the MINI LOAD button. This enables you to significantly
reduce your water and electricity consumption and/or the duration of the wash
cycle while maintaining the actual quality of the wash at its original high level.
Use these options in conjunction with the wash programmes.
SUPER WASH
For particularly heavily soiled clothes, use the SUPER WASH button to
increase the efficiency of the wash.
The name of the option will be shown on the display when the corresponding button is
pressed. When the relevant indicator light illuminates, this shows that the option has been
selected. To deselect an option, press the button relating to the option again. The name of
the option will appear on the display, followed by OFF, and the indicator light switches off.
REDUCED CREASES
If the REDUCED CREASES button is selected, the programme will be modified
to reduce the formation of creases. If you have selected the Silk programme,
the cycle will end with a soaking phase. To drain the water press the
START/PAUSE button or the REDUCED CREASES button. All the other
programmes will finish with slow rotations of the drum at regular intervals.
The option indicator light will flash during this phase. To remove the laundry,
press the START/PAUSE button or the REDUCED CREASES button.
EXTRA RINSE
For greater rinse efficiency, select the EXTRA RINSE button: this is a
particularly useful function for people whose skin is sensitive to detergents.
MINI LOAD
PROGRAMME MODIFIERS &
WASH OPTIONS
CHILD LOCK BUTTON
Locks the control panel so that none of
the settings can be modified
accidentally, especially when children
are at home.
To activate and deactivate the child
lock, press and hold this button: when
the indicator light is illuminated, the
control panel is locked.
Select the button if you wish information about the programme and
the previously-set options to be visualised on the display, so that you can
select the best wash programme for your laundry.
ON/OFF
ECO
This indicator light illuminates when the wash cycle modifiers
allow an overall saving of at least 10%.
START/PAUSE
BOTTON
WASH PROGRAMMES
MEMORY BUTTONS
To memorise the most frequently-used settings
(programmes and options), press one of the M1,
M2, M3 or M4 buttons until the display shows
the text "memorised".
To recall one of the stored programmes, press
the relevant button and start the washing
machine.
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ECO
END
START/ PAUSE
Cotton Rinse
Delicate Rinse
Fast Spin
Slow Spin
START/ PAUSE
ECO
END
ON/OFF DOOR
LOCKED
CHILD LOCK
START
/
PAUS
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ON
/
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START
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ON/OFF
DOOR
LOCKED

select the
p
ro
g
ramme..
.
ONE
Check & Modif
y
..
.
...TWO
...WASH!
Quick user's guide
White cottons
Maximum
preset
temperature
Maximum drum load
in volume and kg
Standard Using
Mini Load
Using
Mini Load
Standard
Approximate
duration
60°
(max 90°)
40°
40°
30°
Full
7.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Full
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
1.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
2h 10'
1h 35'
1h 10'
30'
Coloured cottons
Synthetics 40°C
Fast wash
Symbol
and programme
description
Everyday programmes
Cotton with pre-wash
60°
90°
Full
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Half
1.5kg
2h 55'
1h 25'
Synthetics 60°C
Heavy Duty programmes
Shirts
30°
40°
40°
30°
60°
Half
2kg
Half
2kg
Half
2kg
Three-quarters
3kg
Full
7.5kg
Quarter
1kg
Quarter
1kg
Quarter
1kg
Half
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
1h 15'
55'
55'
1h 15'
1h 55'
Silk
Wool - Woolmark
Platinum Care
Duvets
Bed & Bath
Special programmes
-
-
-
-
-
Half
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Full
7.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
Quarter
1.5kg
Half
3.5kg
45'
40'
20'
14'
3'
1h 40'
1h 20'
1h 5'
30'
2h 25'
1h 10'
1h 10'
50'
55'
1h 15'
1h 45'
40'
35'
20'
14'
3'
Pumpout
Rinse & Spin Programmes
Description of programmes
Special programmes
In this group you will find programmes for every type of laundry
that requires special treatment.
Shirts
a programme especially designed for washing the week's shirts.
Silk
a programme designed for washing silk, viscose, curtains and other delicate
fabrics with a machine-wash instruction label.
Wool - Woolmark Platinum Care
a programme, certified by The Woolmark Company, which can be used to wash woollen garments, even those with a
"hand wash only" instruction on the label. We recommend the use of detergents specifically designed for wool.
Duvets
a programme designed to wash laundry items filled with duck or goose down (double or single duvets, cushions or
clothes such as puffa jackets, etc.), the weight of which should not exceed 3kg.
! We recommend that you follow the guidelines for loading laundry into the machine that are listed in the
instruction manual.
This cycle can also be used to wash quilts with synthetic padding: these should be placed inside the special bag
provided.
Bed & Bath
this programme may be used to wash, in a single cycle, the bedsheets and towels for the entire household, saving a
significant amount of time and water/electricity consumption and optimising the action of the fabric softener.
Rinse & Spin Programmes
This group of programmes offers you the opportunity of running an extra rinse or spin cycle for
delicate or durable fabrics, or of draining the water at any moment.
Cotton Rinse
a partial programme that seta an extra-intensive rinse cycle for durable fabrics.
Delicate Rinse
a partial programme that sets an extra rinse cycle for delicate fabrics.
Fast Spin
a partial programme that sets an extra rinse cycle for durable fabrics at the maximum spin
speed.
Slow Spin
a partial programme that sets a special extra spin cycle for delicate fabrics.
Pumpout
a partial programme that enables the water to be drained from the drum.
If you wish to drain the water while a cycle is in progress, the machine
must be paused first (by pressing the START/PAUSE button).
Everyday programmes
These programmes have been designed as a response to your everyday needs.
White cottons
a programme for cotton or linen laundry with an average level of soiling
(tablecloths, etc.). For laundry with an extremely heavy level of soiling, set the
temperature to 90°.
Coloured cottons
a programme for coloured cotton laundry.
Synthetics 40°C
a programme for delicate synthetic garments.
Heavy Duty programmes
If the laundry is heavily soiled there are two special programmes
available.
Cotton with pre-wash
this programme includes an initial pre-wash phase to remove
stubborn stains (remember to add pre-wash detergent to the
relevant compartment).
Synthetics 60°C
this programme is for synthetic and mixed fabric durable garments with
a heavy level of soiling.
Fast wash
a programme used to quickly refresh lightly soiled garments in different
fabrics (not suitable for wool, silk or hand wash only items).
...WASH!ONE ...TWO
Wash temperature.
Maximum recommended drum-fill level.
Spin speed.
Wash cycle duration/Delayed start set.
Wash cycle phases/options set.
These light up while the information is being displayed.
By pressing the button relating to the required option, the name
appears on the display and the relevant light is illuminated. To
deselect an option, press the button relating to the option. The
name of the option will appear on the display, followed by OFF,
and the indicator light switches off.
Cycle name.
Information display: by pressing the button, information
relating to the cycle or the various set options will be displayed.
For more information relating to the operation of the washing machine and for the resolution of
any problems you may have experienced, please refer to the instruction manual.
Modifying the wash cycleMain commands Running a wash cycle
Tem pe ra tu re
To set a temperature that is lower than the value suggested by the programme,
press the TEMPERATURE button: the display will show the selected
temperature. The washing machine will automatically prevent a temperature
higher than the maximum value set for the programme from being selected.
(With the exception of the white cottons cycle which can be increased to 90c).
Spin speed
Delayed start
To set a spin speed that is lower than the value suggested by the programme, or to
completely exclude the spin cycle, press the SPIN button: the display will show
the selected spin speed. The washing machine will automatically prevent a spin
speed higher than the maximum value set for the programme from being selected.
Use these commands to modify the temperature and the spin speed,
or to set a delayed start.
To set a delayed start for the selected programme, press the DELAYED START
button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached.
To remove the delayed start, press the button again until the text 'OFF'
appears on the display.
1
3
2
4
Switch the washing machine on
using the ON/OFF button.
Open the door by pulling firmly on the handle.
The set programme will ensure the optimal
temperature and spin speed are selected.
by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The green indicator light
will illuminate and the door will become locked (the light
will remain lit). During the wash cycle the icon corresponding
to the stage of the cycle in progress will light up.
Load the laundry into the drum
5
Follow the instructions listed opposite.
Personalise the wash programme
Set the knob to the desired programme
pre-wash detergent and bleach
detergent for the main wash phase
fabric softener
Measure out detergent into the compartments as follows:
Measure out the detergent
6Start the programme
The programme can be suspended at any time by pressing the START/PAUSE
button. The indicator light on the button turns amber. If necessary, it is now
possible to select a new programme using the knob. To restart the programme,
press the START/PAUSE button again.
During the pause, if the indicator light switches off, it is completely safe to
open the door. Otherwise you should wait until the machine is switched off or, if
there is water in the tub, turn the programme selector knob to the drain
position and press START/PAUSE.
7Suspend/modify the programme
For small loads, select the MINI LOAD button. This enables you to significantly
reduce your water and electricity consumption and/or the duration of the wash
cycle while maintaining the actual quality of the wash at its original high level.
Use these options in conjunction with the wash programmes.
SUPER WASH
For particularly heavily soiled clothes, use the SUPER WASH button to
increase the efficiency of the wash.
The name of the option will be shown on the display when the corresponding button is
pressed. When the relevant indicator light illuminates, this shows that the option has been
selected. To deselect an option, press the button relating to the option again. The name of
the option will appear on the display, followed by OFF, and the indicator light switches off.
REDUCED CREASES
If the REDUCED CREASES button is selected, the programme will be modified
to reduce the formation of creases. If you have selected the Silk programme,
the cycle will end with a soaking phase. To drain the water press the
START/PAUSE button or the REDUCED CREASES button. All the other
programmes will finish with slow rotations of the drum at regular intervals.
The option indicator light will flash during this phase. To remove the laundry,
press the START/PAUSE button or the REDUCED CREASES button.
EXTRA RINSE
For greater rinse efficiency, select the EXTRA RINSE button: this is a
particularly useful function for people whose skin is sensitive to detergents.
MINI LOAD
PROGRAMME MODIFIERS &
WASH OPTIONS
CHILD LOCK BUTTON
Locks the control panel so that none of
the settings can be modified
accidentally, especially when children
are at home.
To activate and deactivate the child
lock, press and hold this button: when
the indicator light is illuminated, the
control panel is locked.
Select the button if you wish information about the programme and
the previously-set options to be visualised on the display, so that you can
select the best wash programme for your laundry.
ON/OFF
ECO
This indicator light illuminates when the wash cycle modifiers
allow an overall saving of at least 10%.
START/PAUSE
BOTTON
WASH PROGRAMMES
MEMORY BUTTONS
To memorise the most frequently-used settings
(programmes and options), press one of the M1,
M2, M3 or M4 buttons until the display shows
the text "memorised".
To recall one of the stored programmes, press
the relevant button and start the washing
machine.
195056406.00
ECO
END
START/ PAUSE
Cotton Rinse
Delicate Rinse
Fast Spin
Slow Spin
START/ PAUSE
ECO
END
ON/OFF DOOR
LOCKED
CHILD LOCK
START
/
PAUS
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CO
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N
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ON
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F
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START
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F
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START
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ON/OFF
DOOR
LOCKED