Instructions for installation and use WASHING MACHINE Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies English,1 Technical data Care and maintenance, 6 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...
Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a ! If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will safe place for future reference. If the washing be more stable and much less likely to cause machine is sold, given away or moved, please vibrations and noise while it is operating, ensure the manual is kept with the machine, particularly during the spin cycle.
Connecting the drain hose • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace Connect the drain the socket or the plug. hose, without bending it, to a Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp draining duct or a fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp wall drain situated...
As the colours of the wires in the lead may ! The power supply cable must only be not correspond with the coloured markings replaced by an authorised serviceman. identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Warning! The company denies all liability if and Connect Green &...
Technical data Model AQ73F 49 E width 59.5 cm height 85 cm Dimensions depth 58 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 kg Electrical please refer to the technical connections data plate fixed to the machine maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water con- minimum pressure nections...
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and To access the pre-chamber: electricity supplies • 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. •...
Precautions and tips ! The machine was designed and constructed in inside the machine, while preventing potential damage accordance with international safety regulations. The to the atmosphere and to public health. following information is provided for safety reasons and The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products must therefore be read carefully.
Description of the machine CONTROL PANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUSTABLE FEET PORTHOLE DOOR Do not pour detergent into the compartment 1. Always use the handle to Detergent should only be open the porthole door (see poured into the compartment 2. figure).
Running a wash cycle WARNING: before you use the washing machine for the Modify the cycle settings. first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, Press the OPTION buttons to customise the wash cycle using the 90° cottons cycle. in accordance with your own requirements.
900-1200 g press the START/PAUSE button or the button. 1 towel 150-250 g Wool: the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint machine has 1 pair of jeans 400-500 g been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for 1 shirt...
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 solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. •...
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The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly.
OR NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES. 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time.
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us. UK: 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800 www.hotpointservice.co.uk...