User manual HOTPOINT AQGMD 149/A

[. . . ] 13 I 14 Instruction booklet WASHER-DRYER Contents GB English GB Installation, 16-17 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data Description of the machine, 18-19 Control panel Running a wash cycle, 20 Programmes and options, 21-22 Table of Programmes Wash options Drying Detergents and laundry, 23 AQUALTIS AQGMD 149 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load-balancing system Precautions and tips, 24 General safety Disposal Opening the door manually Care and maintenance, 25 Turning off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser Drum maintenance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 26 Assistance, 27 15 Installation GB  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. Contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. The installation process in the bag containing this booklet. [. . . ]  This option is not compatible with the Fastwash, Wool, Fast Spin, Pump out and “Drying programmes”. 21 GB Drying Table of drying times Fabric type (guideline values) Load type Max. Load (kg) Cupbprad Hanger Iron Cotton Synthetics Wool Clothing of different sizes, Terry towels Sheets, Shirts, Pyjamas, socks, etc. 6 4 1, 5 180 180 165 170 170 155 160 160 145 Set the drying cycle button to set the desired drying type. Two options are available: Press the A - Based on the damp level of the dry clothes: Iron: slightly damp clothes, easy to iron. Cupboard: very dry clothes, recommended for towelling and bathrobes. To remove the drying cycle, press the button until the display shows the text OFF. If your laundry load to wash and dry is exceptionally in excess of the maximum load foreseen (see table of drying times), perform the wash cycle, and when the programme is complete, divide up the garments and put part of them back in the drum. Now follow the instructions provided for a “Dry only” cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load. : a cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle. Dry only Turn the PROGRAMME knob to one of the drying settings ( . The desired drying type using the DRYING button ) depending on the type of fabric, then select - - 22 Detergents and laundry Detergent The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk. ), its colour, the temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain elements that alter the balance of nature. We recommend: • the use of powder detergents for white cotton garments and for pre-wash phases; • the use of liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for all programmes which run at a low temperature; • the use of liquid detergents for wool and silk. Curtains: these should be folded and placed inside the bag provided. Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washer-dryer to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition (M. 0508) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments, even those whose . The “Wool” label states “hand wash only” programme therefore offers you complete peace of mind when washing all woollen garments, with great performance guaranteed every time. Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washerdryer can be used to wash any domestic laundry in a single cycle called “BED&BATH 7 DAYS” that optimises the use of fabric softener while saving both time and electricity. we recommend that you use a powder detergent. [. . . ] • The water drainage systemis not fitted with a breather pipe. • The programme does not include a draining phase: some programmes require manual draining (see “Programmes and options”). • The “Easy Iron” option is enabled: to complete the programme, press the START/PAUSE button (see “Programmes and options”). • • • • The drum was not unlocked properly when the appliance was installed (see “Installation”). [. . . ]