User manual HOTPOINT ARTXL 1051 EU

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB I Italiano, 13 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Care and maintenance, 4 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Caring for your appliance door and drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose How to clean the detergent dispenser Precautions and tips, 5 ARTXL 1051 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights How to open and shut the drum Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 8 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 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 washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. [. . . ] GB B) Opening the drum (Soft opening): With one finger, push the button indicated in fig. 4): - close the drum fully by first shutting the front door followed by the rear one; - then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly housed within the seat of the rear door; - after the hooks have clicked into position, press both doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not come loose; - finally shut the external lid. Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. All the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds, then only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash. Load the laundry, close the door and the lid. Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme. Set the spin speed (see “Personalisation”). Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner, in green. To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle. At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will switch on. The LID LOCKED indicator light will switch off, indicating that the door may be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries completely. Switch the washing machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button. How to open and to close the drum Fig. 4 7 Wash cycles Table of wash cycles Total water lt Residual dampness% Wash cycles Prewash Wash Description of the wash cycle Fabric softener Bleach Max. Mix 30': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Mix 15': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Rinse Spin Drain The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected. 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 60°C . The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value. 2) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 40°C . [. . . ] • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. €¢ The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”). €¢ The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”). €¢ The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe. [. . . ]