User manual HOTPOINT AVXL 82

[. . . ] Asistencia 12 Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English Installation, 14-15 GB 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 AVXL 82 Setting the temperature, 19 Setting the spin cycle, 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, 10 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. [. . . ] The spin speed can be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting symbol The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed higher than the maximum speed for each programme. setting the spin speed Description Programmes Functions To enable a function: 1. 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. Detergents Function Delay Timer Effect Delays the start of the wash by up to 9 hours. Comments Press the button repeatedly until the LED corresponding to the desired delay is turned on. The fifth time the button is pressed, the function will be disabled. : Once you have pressed the Start/Reset button, the delay can only be decreased if you wish to modify it. This function is incompatible with the RAPID function. Enabled with programmes: All Precautions Super Wash Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. This option reduces the amount of creasing on fabrics, making them easier to iron. Cuts the duration of the wash cycle by 30%. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Care Troubleshooting Easy iron When this function is set, programmes 6, 7, 8, 11 and Delicate rinse will end with the laundry left to soak (Anticrease) and the Rinse cycle phase LED 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 function is incompatible with the SUPER WASH function. all programmes except for 1 , 2 , 9 , 10 and Draining. Rapid 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 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. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully. Saving energy and respecting the environment Environmentally-friendly technology If you only see a little water through your appliance door, this is because thanks to the latest Ariston technology, your washing machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results: an objective reached to respect the environment. Saving on detergent, water, energy and time • To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine should be used with a full load. [. . . ] • 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. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and call for Assistance. [. . . ]