User manual HOTPOINT AML 125

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHER-DRYER Contents GB English, 1 GB Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 3 Technical details, 3 Washer-dryer description, 4-5 Control panel, 4 Leds, 5 Starting and Programmes, 6 Briefly: how to start a programme, 6 Programme table, 6 Personalisations, 7 AML 125 Setting the temperature, 7 Set the drying cycle, 7 Functions, 7 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser, 8 Preparing your laundry, 8 Special items, 8 Woolmark Platinum Care, 8 Precautions and advice, 9 General safety, 9 Disposal, 9 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 9 Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 10 Cleaning your appliance, 10 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 10 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 10 Cleaning the pump, 10 Checking the water inlet hose, 10 Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 Before calling for Assistance, 12 1 Installation GB  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the Washer-dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the Washerdryer. Unpacking and levelling Unpacking Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet hose 1. [. . . ] The fifth time the button is pressed, the function will be disabled. N. B. : Once you have pressed the Start/Reset button, the delay can only be decreased if you wish to modify it. Enabled with programmes: Care All Troubleshooting Delay Timer Super Wash This function is incompatible with the RAPID function. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Rapid This function is incompatible with the SUPER WASH function. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 All programmes except for 10 and draining. Service 1200-600 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. 1 2 3 Special items Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme 10 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg. Woolmark Platinum Care compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder) compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc. ) The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid. Ariston sets a new standard of superior performance that has been endorsed by The Woolmark Company with the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care brand. Look for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the Washer-dryer to ensure you can safely and effectively wash wool garments labelled as "hand wash" (M. 00221): Set programme 9 for all "Hand wash" garments, using the appropriate detergent.  Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam. Preparing your laundry • Divide your laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label. - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. • Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. • Do not exceed the weight limits stated below, which refer to the weight when dry: Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg Synthetic fabrics: max 2. 5 kg Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg Wool: max 1 kg How much does your laundry weigh? This function interrupts the wash programme, and the washing is left to soak in water before the appliance is drained. It is enabled in programmes 5 - 6 - 7 - 10 and Delicate rinse cycle. To conclude the cycle, press the START/RESET button. To run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the and press the START/RESET relative symbol button. Anti-crease 1 1 1 1 1 sheet 400-500 g pillow case 150-200 g tablecloth 400-500 g bathrobe 900-1, 200 g towel 150-250 g 8 Precautions and advice  The Washer-dryer was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully. Disposal • Disposing of the packaging material: observe local regulations, so the packaging can be re-used. • Disposing of an old Washer-dryer: before scrapping your appliance, cut the power supply cable and remove the appliance door. GB Installation General safety • This appliance has been designed for nonprofessional, household use and its functions must not be changed. • This Washer-dryer should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. [. . . ] • • • • • • • • • • • The appliance door is not shut properly. The The START/RESET button has not been pressed. A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see page 7). The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. [. . . ]