User manual HOTPOINT AVXL 89

[. . . ] 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 AVXL 89 Setting the temperature, 19 Setting the spin cycle, 19 Functions, 19 Detergent dispenser, 20 Preparing your laundry, 20 Special items, 20 Cashmere Platinum, 20 Detergents and laundry, 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. information on installation , use and safety. Loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 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 Effect Delays the start of the wash by up to 9 hours. 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%. 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. Enabled with programmes: Precautions All Delay Timer This function is incompatible with the RAPID function. Care Super Wash Easy iron When this function is set, programmes 6, 7, 8, 11 and Delicate rinse will end with the laundry left to soak (Anti-crease) 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. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Troubleshooting Rapid 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. [. . . ] • 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. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be drain trap problems causing the washing machine to load and unload water continuously. [. . . ]