User manual HOTPOINT AVD 169

[. . . ] 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. 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 washing machine. [. . . ] Press the MODE button to scroll through the various options available; the enabled symbol will flash. To select it, press the SELECT button, until the word ON is displayed (for the Delay Timer, the time will be displayed: see table below). Confirm your setting by pressing the MODE button again: the symbol for the option will stop flashing on the display. The selected options can be seen on the display, as they are bordered by a frame. Detergents Precautions Option Effect Delays the start of the wash by up to 24 hours. bleaching cycle designed to remove the toughest stains. This option reduces the amount of creasing on fabrics, making them easier to iron. Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. Cuts the duration of the wash cycle by 30%. Please remember to pour the bleach into extra compartment 4 (see page 8). This option is incompatible with the EASY IRON option. If you set this option, programmes 6, 7, 8, 11 and Delicate Rinse will be suspended, leaving the laundry to soak (Anti-crease) and icon will flash: - to conclude the cycle, press the START/RESET button; - to run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol and press the START/RESET button. This option is incompatible with the BLEACHING option. Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 Service Extra Rinse 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , and Rinse cycles. 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. 2 3 The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. In addition, the bleach cycle cannot be run with programmes 11 (Silk) and Daily 30' (see page 6). 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. [. . . ] Possible causes/Solution: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact. • A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see page 7). • • • • • • The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. The START/RESET button has not been pressed. [. . . ]