Hotpoint Aquarius Instructions For Installation And Use Manual
Hotpoint Aquarius Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Hotpoint Aquarius Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

6kg washer dryer

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Instructions for Installation and Use
6kg Washer Dryer
Aquarius
Aquarius+
To the Installer:
Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this
book. The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the User:
You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the
appliance and then retain them for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Installation and Use 6kg Washer Dryer Aquarius Aquarius+ To the Installer: Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User: You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the...
  • Page 2: Description

    Description Dispenser drawer Control panel ( Varies by Model) Please record the Model number and Serial number of your machine on the back cover of this book for future reference. - The Serial number can be found on the inside door trim. Interlocking door and release lever.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Location Levelling Water connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Before you start using your machine Control Panel Features, 9 Aquarius Aquarius+ Programmes and Option Modifiers, 10-16 Starting a wash and dry programme Drying Programme table Option modifiers and special features Detergents and Laundry, 17...
  • Page 4: Wash Labels Explained

    Wash Labels Explained The number inside the wash tub shows the maximum water temperature, in ˚C. If there are no bars, the garment can be spun and rinsed as normal. One bar indicates a reduced spin speed programme should be used. Two bars mean the clothes need a mild wash action, but can be spun and rinsed normally.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation 4. Remove the ! Read these instructions carefully: the following polystyrene base. pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works. Unpacking 1. Using scissors, cut carefully along one corner post to remove the film. ! This is a part of the polystyrene base and should have stayed intact...
  • Page 6: Remove The Transit Fixings

    Installation Remove the transit fixings 3. Hold, slide sideways and pull to remove. IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings (see Description for location). ! Situated one either side of the rear panel, BOTH transit bolts 4. For safety, insert one of the MUST be removed the plastic covers (supplied with before use.
  • Page 7: Levelling

    ! If the water inlet hoses are not long enough, you can tap until it is perfectly clear. purchase an extended hose from Hotpoint Service on 08709 077 077. COLD WATER ! Always use a new inlet hose.
  • Page 8: Drainage Connection

    Installation Drainage Connection Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, ! Although you may need to move the hooked end make sure that: support along the grey drainage hose, DO NOT remove the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law.
  • Page 9: Control Panel Features

    Variable Temperature: To reduce the selected programmes wash temperature (see Programme Table and Option Modifiers). - dial (Aquarius only): Turn to required temperature. When the programme has finished return the dial to its original setting. - button (Aquarius+ only): Each press of the button will reduce the wash temperature by 5˚C.
  • Page 10: Programmes And Option Modifiers

    You can open the machine maximum setting. door and remove your laundry. - Aquarius+ only: Press the Variable Temperature 11. Switch the machine off by pressing the On/Off button until the required temperature shows in the button.
  • Page 11: Drying

    Timed Drying programmes: Where you can select the length of the drying time suitable for your load. Aquarius + - Press the Drying Times button twice and ‘3’ will appear in the display, indicating 3 hours drying time. - Each subsequent press of the Drying Times button will reduce the drying time shown in the display in 30 minute increments until ‘1’...
  • Page 12 ! Your machine is fitted with a revolutionary self-clean filter, which will flush with water during drying - therefore you may hear water entering the machine during the drying cycle. ! The Drying Times dial (Aquarius only) DOES NOT rotate - Return the dial to the ‘Off’ position at the end of each drying cycle.
  • Page 13: Programme Table

    Programme Table Programme Table *Programme setting for test in accordance with IEC 50229 and EN 50229...
  • Page 14: Option Modifiers And Special Features

    When the programme has finished reset the dial to the ‘Off’ positions. - Aquarius + only, each press of the button allows you to select between ‘Auto’ drying and a drying time (in minutes). If this is selected before the wash programme is started, the machine will carry out a...
  • Page 15 On most programmes a wash cycle can be immediately followed by a drying cycle. To select this simply select the desired wash programme and then select a drying time (Aquarius and Aquarius + ) or an auto dryness level (Aquarius + only) and the appropriate temperature for the drying cycle (default is LOW heat, press the Drying High Heat option button for cottons).
  • Page 16 The machine will automatically detect if it cannot take in water and will notify you by... - Aquarius models: flashing the Prewash light. - Aquarius+ models: flashing ‘H20’ on the digital display. If this occurs please check the appliance is plumbed in correctly, with both fill hoses fitted to the cold water supply using the ‘Y’...
  • Page 17: Detergents And Laundry

    We used real everyday clothes and ran tests to find out which washing powder works best with Hotpoint. The results proved that Hotpoint and Ariel produces the best washing results on all your clothes.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning Moulded plug ! The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place. ! Unplug your machine when cleaning it and before all maintenance operations. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is ! Do not clean any part of the machine with abrasive required, it must be of the same colour cleaners, scouring agents, acids, any bleach or metal coding or wording as shown on the base...
  • Page 19: Precautions And Advice

    If you only see a little water through your appliance and the environment. door, this is because thanks to the latest Hotpoint technology, your machine only needs less than half the The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the...
  • Page 20 Precautions and advice Safety advice Technical Details Chart ! This machine was designed and built in compliance WD645, WD640, Models with the applicable international safety regulations. WD440, WD420 The following information is provided for your safety and should be read carefully. 59.5cm wide 85cm high Dimensions...
  • Page 21: Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting

    - Aquarius only: ‘Wash’ indicator light is flashing on the control panel. - Aquarius+ only: ‘H20’ is shown in the display. Aquarius+ only: Have you selected Time Delay (see Programmes and Option Modifiers ). The Start/Cancel button has not been pressed, for at least 3 seconds - Press and The machine fails to fill with water.
  • Page 22 Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting There is too much foam Check that the detergent you have used is suitable for ‘Automatic’ machines. in the drum during the wash Refer to the detergent manufacturers recommendations to ensure that you have cycle. not used too much detergent. If you have used the wrong type of detergent (or too much), select a Rinse programme to flush out your machine.
  • Page 23 Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting Section 2: All Aquarius Models - Problems with the Drying cycle? The laundry is not dry Your machine uses cold water to condense the moisture extracted from the load after using the dry Check that: programme.
  • Page 24: Service

    Republic of Ireland: 0123 002 333 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK: 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpoint.co.uk Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB...

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