User manual HOTPOINT FMG 723M EU.M

[. . . ] Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine. Remove the washing machine from its packaging. Make sure that the washing machine has not been damaged during the transportation process. [. . . ] oPTION buttons and indicator lights: press to select the available options. The indicator light corresponding to the selected option will remain lit. : to select the desired DELAYED START button: press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle; the delay period appears on the display. START/PAUSE button and indicator light: when the green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle, press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an amber colour. If the symbol is not illuminated, the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again. CHILD LOCK button: to activate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. When the symbol is illuminated, the control panel is locked (apart from the ON/OFF button). This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally, especially where there are children in the home. € Press the button again to disable the option; the indicator light will switch off. If the selected option is not compatible with the set wash cycle, the indicator light will flash and the option will not be activated. If the selected option is not compatible with a previously selected one, the indicator light corresponding to the first function selected will flash and only the second option will be activated; the indicator light for the option which has been activated will be illuminated. The options may affect the recommended load value and/or the duration of the cycle. The corresponding indicator light will turn green, remaining lit in a fixed manner, and the door will be locked (the DOOR LOCKED symbol will be lit). To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine using the START/PAUSE button (the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in an amber colour); then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again. To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED symbol is switched off the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted. This will be indicated by the text “END” on the display; when the DOOR LOCKED symbol switches off the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the machine. If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun, press and hold the button. [. . . ] If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load. troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. [. . . ]