User manual HOTPOINT BS 1400

[. . . ] 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 Display, 17 Starting and Programmes, 18 Briefly: how to start a programme, 18 Programme table, 18 Personalisations, 19 BS 1400 Setting the spin cycle, 19 Setting the temperature, 19 Setting the Delay Start, 19 Functions, 19 Detergents and laundry, 20 Detergent dispenser, 20 Bleach cycle, 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 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. [. . . ] Temperature, press the button again until 90°C appears on the display. Press the button and you will see the word OFF on the display, while the relative symbol flashes. The detergent dispenser is located inside the tub; to access it the door must be opened. • Do not exceed the weight limits stated below, which refer to the weight when dry: Sturdy fabrics: max 8, 5 kg Synthetic fabrics: max 4 kg Delicate fabrics: max 3-4 kg Wool (Clothing): max 3 kg Wool (Blankets): max 4 kg How much does your laundry weigh?1 1 1 1 1 sheet 400-500 g pillow case 150-200 g tablecloth 400-500 g bathrobe 900-1, 200 g towel 150-250 g  Do not exceed the A Open up the detergent dispenser (see figure) and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. 1 2 3 B C maximum load level of your laundry for each type of fabric, as indicated on the label in the internal part of the door (see figure): A = Cottons B = Wool C = Synthetics 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 9 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (or bleach if carrying out the bleach cycle) compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc. )  When closing the door, the detergent dispenser closes automatically.  Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam. woolmark Platinum Care As gentle as a hand wash. Ariston is the only washing machine to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care Plus mark of recognition (M. 0505) from The Woolmark Company, the organisation that certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments. 8 - Wool - can even be used to wash , and garments whose labels specify "hand wash only" guarantees optimum performance levels while providing complete fabric care. 13 - Woollen blankets - can be used to wash large items made using pure virgin wool (not pile), for example blankets, quilts, etc. The programme also enables products of this type whose labels specify "dry clean only" P to be washed, and offers the best performance levels while guaranteeing complete fabric care. You should, however, check that the description "machine washable" is present on the label of any items made using pile before washing them in the machine. 40 Bleach cycle Pour the bleach in compartment 1; the detergent and softener in the respective compartments, then set programme 4. This option is recommended only for very soiled cotton garments. we recommend that you use traditional bleach. [. . . ] A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Start, see page 19). The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. The START/CANCEL button has not been pressed. • The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see page 15). [. . . ]