User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON AVSF 109

[. . . ] And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. Contents Operating instructions Safety information General safety Installation Use Child Safety Product description Control panel Display (7) Indicator pilot lights (10) First use 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 8 9 10 10 Interrupting a programme 14 Cancelling a programme 15 Opening the door after the programme has started 15 At the end of the programme 15 Washing programmes 16 Helpful hints and tips 19 Sorting out the laundry 19 Temperatures 19 Before loading the laundry 19 Maximum loads 19 Laundry weights 19 Removing stains 20 Detergents and additives 20 Degrees of water hardness 21 Care and cleaning 21 Descaling 21 After each wash 21 Maintenance wash 21 External cleaning 22 Detergent dispenser drawer 22 Washing drum 22 Door seal 23 Drain pump 23 Cleaning the water inlet filter 25 Emergency emptying out 25 Frost precautions 25 What to do if. . . 26 Technical data 29 Consumption values 29 Installation instructions Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device 29 29 29 32 32 33 Personalization 10 Acoustic signals 10 Child safety lock 10 Daily use 11 Load the laundry 11 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 11 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) 12 Select the SPIN speed (SPIN reduction) or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 2) 12 Programme option buttons 13 Select the PREWASH option (Button 3) 13 Select the STAIN option (Button 4) 13 Select the SENSITIVE option (Button 5) 13 Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6) 13 Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8) 13 Select the DELAY START (Button 9) 14 Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE) 14 Altering an option or a running programme 14 Safety information Water drainage Electrical connection Environment concerns 33 34 35 Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 35 35 Subject to change without notice Operating instructions Safety information Read carefully & keep for future reference. · The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. [. . . ] Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn't perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. DELICATE RINSE Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 7 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant button. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to . You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: · Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; · Synthetics: drum no more than half full; · Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: The following weights are indicative: bathrobe quilt cover man's work shirt sheet, man's pyjamas tablecloth 1200 g 700 g 600 g 500 g 250 g 20 Helpful hints and tips The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man's shirt tea cloth, ladies' briefs, napkin, blouse, men's underpants 200 g 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. [. . . ] After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. [. . . ]