Page 2 - Installation; Unpacking and levelling; Unpacking; see figure; Levelling; Connecting the electricity and; Connecting the water inlet hose; Before connecting the inlet hose to the water
EN 2 2 Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. ! Read these instructions ...
Page 3 - Replacement fuse covers:; Earth
EN 3 Connecting the drain hose 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 drain hose may be connected to an under-sink trap. Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable en...
Page 4 - Disposing of the appliance:
EN 4 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 ...
Page 5 - Technical data
EN 5 Technical data Model AQ73F 49 E Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 58 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine Water con- nections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 58...
Page 6 - Care and maintenance; see
EN 6 Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and 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. • Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the machi...
Page 7 - Precautions and tips; General safety
EN 7 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. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only. • This applianc...
Page 8 - Description of the machine
EN 8 ! Do not pour detergent into the compartment 1 . Detergent should only be poured into the compartment 2 . 2. main wash compartment : If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage.If powder detergent is used, place the ...
Page 9 - Control panel
EN 9 TEMPERATURE button WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob OPTION buttons with indicator lights LOCK indicator light START/ PAUSE button with indicator light WASH CYCLE PHASE icons SPIN button CHILD LOCK button with indicator light Button with ON/OFF indicator light ECO indicator light OPTION buttons with ind...
Page 10 - Running a wash cycle
EN 10 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. 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the indicator light corresponding to the button will t...
Page 11 - Wash cycles and options; Wash options; Table of wash cycles
EN 11 Wash cycles and options Wash options 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 wa...
Page 12 - Detergents and laundry; Detergent; Washing recommendations
EN 12 Detergents and laundry Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special wash cycle. We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figu...
Page 13 - Trouble shooting
EN 13 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: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. Th...
Page 15 - Assistance; Guarantee
EN 15 Assistance Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven t...
Page 16 - After Sales Service; Recycling & Disposal Information
EN 16 195110685.00 01/2013 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access t...