Running a wash cycle

Note: the first time you use the washing machine, GB 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 PROGRAMME 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, pause the washing machine 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 G A R M E N T S

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 and padded items with an outer layer made using synthetic material.

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Hotpoint AQXXF 149 PM Running a wash cycle, Close the Porthole Door, BAG for QUILTS, Curtains and Delicate G a R M E N T S

AQXXF 149 PM specifications

The Hotpoint AQXXF 149 PM is a commendable washing machine that perfectly blends functionality and innovation, making it a popular choice for households seeking efficiency and performance. This model is part of Hotpoint's dedicated line of appliances known for their reliability and user-friendly features.

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