User manual HOTPOINT ECO8L 1252 EU.M

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB FR Français, 13 BG Български, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data SB Cрпски, 37 TR Türkçe, 49 I Italiano, 61 Care and maintenance, 4 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 5 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 ECO8L 1252 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 8 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 1 Installation GB !This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/ herself with its operation and features. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. [. . . ] Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again. 6 Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Delayed start If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Personalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash: Wash cycle phase indicator lights Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress. Wash Rinse Spin Drain End of wash cycle Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. Mix 15’: to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). 11 Cottons 12 Synthetics 13 Fast Wash Partials wash cycles A Rinse B Spin C Pump out  -  - The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected. 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 1061/2010: set wash cycle 2 with a temperature of 60°C. This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 60°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value. 2) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 1061/2010: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C. This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value. For all Test Institutes: 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C. 3) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 4; with a temperature of 40°C. Mix 15’(wash cycle 5) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (5 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1. This is a silent cycle which can be run at night, when the electricity prices are lower. The wash cycle is designed for cottons and synthetics. At the end of the cycle the machine stops while there is still water in the drum; to spin and drain the laundry press the START/PAUSE button; alternatively the machine will perform the spin cycle and drain the water automatically after 8 hours. cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 10) ideal for lightly soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks. [. . . ] € The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. € The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”). € The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”). [. . . ]