User manual HOTPOINT ARXL 169

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB SE Svenska, 13 FI Suomi, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data DK Dansk, 37 NO Norsk, 49 Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 4-5 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 6 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 7 ARXL 169 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 1 Installation GB  This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. [. . . ] Extra rinse By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. it is particularly useful for sensitive skin.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 4, 5, C, D, E. Super Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle duration, this function offers a high-performance wash.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, A, B, C, D, E. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. 1 1 1 1 1 sheet 400-500 g pillow case 150-200 g tablecloth 400-500 g bathrobe 900-1200 g towel 150-250 g  Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam. Open the detergent dispenser drawer and 4 pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. 1 MAX Garments requiring special care Shirts: use special wash cycle 9 to wash shirts in various fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases. Silk: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washing machine manufacturer to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M. 0508) by the Woolmark Company, which means that all woollen garments may be washed in the washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. Wash cycle 11 therefore offers complete peace of mind when washing woollen garments in the washing machine (max. 2 3 compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. Compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the start of the wash cycle. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners , etc. ) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. Extra compartment 4: Bleach Bleach cycle Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 2, 6. Pour the bleach into extra compartment 4; pour the detergent and softener into the corresponding compartments, then select one of the abovementioned wash cycles. This option is recommended only for very soiled cotton garments. [. . . ] 11 Service GB Before calling for Assistance: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”); • Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved; • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate.  Always request the assistance of authorised technicians. Have the following information to hand: • the type of problem; • the appliance model (Mod. This information can be found on the data plate applied to the rear of the washing machine, and can also be found on the front of the appliance by opening the door. [. . . ]