User manual HOTPOINT AVL 61

[. . . ] Asistencia 12 Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English GB Installation, 14-15 Unpacking and levelling, 14 Electric and water connections, 14-15 The first wash cycle, 15 Technical details, 15 Washing machine description, 16-17 Control panel, 16 Leds, 17 Starting and Programmes, 18 Briefly: how to start a programme, 18 Programme table, 18 Personalisations, 19 AVL 61 Setting the temperature, 19 Functions, 19 Detergents and laundry, 20 Detergent dispenser, 20 Preparing your laundry, 20 Special items, 20 Woolmark Platinum Care, 20 Precautions and advice, 21 General safety, 21 Disposal, 21 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 21 Care and maintenance, 22 Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 22 Cleaning your appliance, 22 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 22 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 22 Cleaning the pump, 22 Checking the water inlet hose, 22 Troubleshooting, 23 Service, 24 Before calling for Assistance, 24 13 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. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. [. . . ] Press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below; 2. The function is enabled when the corresponding button is illuminated. Note: The rapid flashing of the button indicates that the corresponding function cannot be selected for the programme set. Description Programmes Function Effect Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. Cuts the duration of the wash cycle by 30%. The washing machine will not carry out a spin cycle, but rather a drum spin at medium speed to assist water draining. Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , and Rinse cycles. Extra Rinse Precautions We recommend that you use it when washing garments which are difficult to iron. spin exclusion All programmes except for 11 and draining. Care Anti-crease 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 6 - 7 - 8 - 11 and Delicate rinse cycle. To conclude the cycle, press the START/RESET button. To run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol Troubleshooting Service 19 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 11 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. • Never touch the washing machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet. [. . . ] The START/RESET button has not been pressed. • The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see page 15). • The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 15). • The wall drainage system doesn't have a breather pipe. [. . . ]