User manual HOTPOINT ALD 120

[. . . ] Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. 38) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washing machine. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly. Never use pipes that have already been used; 3. [. . . ] The washing machine automatically adds the softener to the wash in each programme. Liquid detergent is poured into compartment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle. 1 Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non prewash items. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted. Bleach cycle If bleaching is necessary, the extra case 4 (provided) must be inserted into compartment 1 of the detergent dispenser. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the "max" level indicated on the central pivot (see illustration). The use of the additional bleach container excludes the possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool. MAX MAX 2 The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: just lift it up and pull it outwards , as indicated in the figure. 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 11 “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 32). Should you wish to bleach separately, pour the bleach into extra compartment 4, set the rinse programme for cotton fabrics or the light rinse programme for synthetics. When bleaching during a normal wash cycle, pour in the detergent and additives into the special compartments (see table on page 32), set the desired programme and select the stain removal option. 35 Margherita - Instructions for installation and use Before calling, read the following In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. [. . . ] Should it have to 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 the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty. Never touch the washing machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet. [. . . ]