Hotpoint-Ariston AQ9D 492 X: Precautions and tips

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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 appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a 

person responsible for their safety. Children should be 

supervised to ensure that they do not play with the 

appliance.

•  Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or 

damp hands or feet.

•  Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging 

the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug 

and pull. 

•  Do not touch the drained water as it may reach 

extremely high temperatures. 

•  Never force the porthole door. This could damage the 

safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental 

opening.

•  If the appliance breaks down, do not under any 

circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an 

attempt to repair it yourself.

•  Always keep children well away from the appliance while 

it is operating.

•  If it must be moved, proceed with the help of two or 

three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never 

try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

•  Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make 

sure the drum is empty.

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before 

every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, 

the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly 

greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several 

attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine 

spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively 

unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution 

process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load 

distribution and balance, we recommend small and large 

garments are mixed in the load.

Disposal

•  Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local 

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

•  The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste 

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states 

that household appliances should not be disposed of 

using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted 

appliances should be collected separately in order to 

optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the materials 

inside the machine, while preventing potential damage 

to the atmosphere and to public health. 

  The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products 

to remind the owner of their obligations regarding 

separated waste collection.

  For more information relating to the correct disposal of 

household appliances, owners should contact their local 

authorities or appliance dealer.

Opening the porthole door manually

In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door 

due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the laundry, 

proceed as follows:

1. remove the plug from the 

electrical socket.

2. make sure the water level 

inside the machine is lower 

than the door opening; if 

it is not, remove excess 

water using the drain hose, 

collecting it in a bucket as 

indicated in the 

figure

.

3. remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the 

washing machine (

see overleaf

).

4. pull outwards using the 

tab as indicated in the figure, 

until the plastic tie-rod is freed 

from its stop position; pull 

downwards until you hear a 

“click”, which indicates that 

the door is now unlocked.

5. open the door; if this is 

still not possible repeat the 

procedure.

6. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely 

in place before you push it onto the appliance.