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Installation – Hotpoint AQXL 169 User Manual

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Installation

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away

or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the

machine so that the new owner may benefit from the

advice contained within it.

Please read this instruction manual carefully it

contains important information regarding the safe

installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

You will find the guarantee and other details relating to

the installation process in the bag containing this booklet.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Once the washing machine has been removed

from the packaging, check that it has not been

damaged during transportation.

If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do

not proceed any further with the installation process.

2. Remove the four

protective screws and

the rubber bush with the

respective spacer,

situated on the rear of

the appliance.

NB:The plastic spacers

may fall down inside the

machine once the bolt

has been removed, and

will not interfere with the operation of the machine.

3. Close the holes using the plastic covers provided in

the bag.

4. Keep all the pieces; if the washing machine is

transported in future, the screws and spacers will

have to be replaced in order to avoid damaging the

inside of the machine.

Packaging materials should not be used as toys by

children.

Levelling

1. Position the washing machine on a level and sturdy

floor, without resting it against walls or cabinets.

2. If the floor is uneven,

the feet of the appliance

may be adjusted until it

reaches a perfectly

horizontal position (the

angle of inclination must

not exceed 2 degrees).

If the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more

stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and

noise during the spin cycle.

If positioned on a fitted carpet or a rug, adjust the

feet in such a way as to allow room for air to circulate

and provide ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Connecting the water and electricity

supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply, allow

the water to flow from the tap until it runs clear.

1. Connect the inlet hose

to the machine, by

screwing it into the cold

water inlet on the upper

right hand side of the

back of the machine (see

figure).

2. Place the seal A

(provided in the bag) on

the end of the inlet hose

and screw it to a cold

water tap with a 3/4 gas

threaded connection (see

figure).

3. The hose should not be bent or compressed.

The water pressure at the tap must fall within the

values indicated in the Technical data table (see next

page).

If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a

specialist store or an authorised technician.

Always use the new inlet hoses supplied with the

machine.