User manual HOTPOINT AB 88 D

[. . . ] Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washer-dryer last longer. And especially keeping an eye on safety. 11) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washer-dryer. That the electric system complies with the law; 2. [. . . ] Then leave it under running water for a few minutes. Cutting costs efficiently A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme. SAVE energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme. You cannot bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 4). Use the stain removal button every time you want to bleach. Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button G (stain removal), start the washerdryer, then select one of the symbols according to the type of fabric. Margherita - Instructions for installation and use 8 M ARGHERITA Your washer-dryer could fail to work. In most cases, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket?It could have been moved whilst cleaning. A circuit breaker could have gone off, perhaps because too many appliances are on at the same time. Or perhaps because of a general power failure in your entire area. Is the washer-dryer door closed properly?For safety reasons, the washerdryer cannot work if the door is open or not shut properly. Is the programmed start knob, on those models concerned, in the correct position?For safety reasons, if the washerdryer does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. [. . . ] Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy. Before loading the washerdryer, make sure the drum is empty. Your safety and that of your children 5. Never touch the washerdryer when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet. [. . . ]