Hotpoint aqgmd149 User Manual

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

transit bolts 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. Having removed the 4 bolts use the 4 plastic

blanking plates to cover the 4 holes.

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

transported in future, the transit bolts 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 cold water and

electricity supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

Before connecting the inlet hose to the cold 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 BSP

threaded connection

(see figure).

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the inlet

hose.

The water pressure at the tap must fall within the

values indicated in the Technical data table (see

next page).

If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact

a specialist store or an authorised technician.

Always use the new water inlet hoses supplied

with the machine.