User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6142

[. . . ] Moving the machine and adjusting the feet. Pages 11-12 A typical wash programme Washcare tips and a simple step by step guide to using your machine. Pages 13-14 The dispenser Guidance on getting the most out of your wash using powders, liquids, tablets and fabric conditioners. Pages 15-18 Programmes, options and other features Select a programme for any wash including automatic functions, pre-washes, economy loads, variable temperature and spin speeds. Cleaning and maintenance How to care for your machine by removing and cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments, cleaning the door bowl and machine exterior plus the recommended Maintenance wash. Page 19 Pages 20-21 TROUBLE SHOOTING Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that you have problems with your machine, the following guide may help you to get your machine working correctly straight away. SERVICE & GUARANTEE Pages 22-23 After sales service and guarantee We give you a unique `satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for ninety days after you have purchased your machine. 3 *Vogue aquarius 1666200001-09 04/04/2002 8:55 am Page 4 Safety first SAFETY This instruction manual contains important details on using your machine safely. Please keep it safe for your future reference. If you pass the machine onto someone else, please make sure that you give them this manual so that the new owner can read these safety warnings. q Dispose of packaging materials carefully and keep them well away from children. q When disposing of your old machine, to minimise risk of injury to children, isolate from the electrical supply, remove the door, the plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. [. . . ] q To achieve the best wash results, the water hardness, degree of soiling and load size need to be considered and the recommended amount of detergent used. q We recommend the Persil range of detergent products and Comfort fabric conditioner. q Choose `lowsuds' automatic powder, liquid or tablets, designed specifically for automatic washing machines. Do not use handwash detergent, even on the handwash programme as excessive suds will occur. q Do not use too much detergent or exceed the maximum level indicators. q Do not use too little detergent, you will not achieve a clean wash. Follow the detergent manufacturer's recommendations. 13 *Vogue aquarius 1666200001-09 04/04/2002 8:58 am Page 14 WARNING: q Do not put any item(s) into the drawer other than detergents that are designed to be released from the drawer as they may cause damage or blockage. Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent should be measured and added to the dispenser drawer (max. 400ml). Dispensing liquid detergent The liquid retaining flap is preset for adding powder detergent. To add liquid detergent, change the position of the liquid retaining flap as follows. 1 Pull the liquid 2 retaining flap towards you. The liquid detergent retaining flap indicates four lines which represent the amount of liquid you may need to use (see 2 above). Do not go above the maximum level of 200ml. Door Locked Indicator light The `Door Locked' indicator light will come on two seconds after you press the `START/Hold To Reset' button and will stay lit throughout the programme. A short time after the programme has finished the indicator light will go out and you can then open the door. Door not closed The programme will not start if the door is not closed properly, the `Door Locked' indicator light will be flashing to show this. Please make sure that the door is properly closed by pushing it until you hear the catch click. WARNINGS: q Do not try to open the door while the `Door Locked' indicator light is on. q Do not allow children to play with the machine or tamper with the controls. q If you cancel a programme part way through a wash or there is a power cut, take care when opening the door. q In the unlikely event of something not working see the Trouble shooting section. PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS 15 *Vogue aquarius 1666200001-09 04/04/2002 8:58 am Page 16 Wash programme dial Turn from `OFF' to the programme you need. Wash Fabric Programme label Automatic Pre-wash and Wash Programmes White cotton A Heavy soil Cotton B heavy soil Wash Programmes C White cotton and linen without special finishes Colourfast cotton linen or viscose without special finishes Non-colourfast cotton, linen or viscose Synthetics coloured nylon, polyester, acrylic and cotton mixtures, cotton or viscose with special finishes, coloured polyester and cotton mixtures. Acrylics acrylics and tri-acetate blends of these fabrics with wool, polyester and wool blends Wool shrink resistant machinewashable wool, woollen blankets. Silk Printed acetate Quickwash for freshening up lightly soiled items. Warning: not for woollen, silk or delicate items. °C programme time load 2 hours 30minutes 2 hours 40minutes 1 hour 40minutes 1 hour 50minutes 2 hours 20minutes 2 hours 30minutes 2 hours 5minutes 2 hours 15minutes 1 hour 40minutes 1 hour 55minutes Spin speed 95 40 5. 5kg 5. 5kg Fast Fast Fast D E 5. 5kg 5. 5kg Fast Fast F 50 3kg 1 hour 5minutes 1 hour 15minutes Slow G 40 3kg 40 - 50minutes Slow PROGRAMMES & OPTIONS H 40 1. 5kg 1 hour 15minutes - Medium 1 hour 25minutes 1 hour 15minutes 1 hour 25minutes Medium 55minutes 1 hour 5minutes Slow 40 2. 5kg J 30 3kg K 35 1kg 35 - 45minutes Slow L 25 3kg 45 - 55minutes Gentle spin Rinse and Spin programmes Rinse and spin Cotton fast Rinse and spin Delicates slow Spin only Programmes Cotton Fast spin Slow spin 16 5. 5kg 3kg 5. 5kg 3kg 30minutes 30minutes 15minutes 15minutes Fast Slow Fast Slow Delicates *can vary, depending on the temperature of incoming water. *Vogue aquarius 1666200001-09 04/04/2002 8:58 am Page 17 Options Option Buttons Variable spin speed dial Variable temperature dial Choosing an option button To choose an option, press the button and you will see a light come on above the button. [. . . ] q Is the retaining flap in the down position. q As you push the flap to the up position you will feel some resistance, increase the pressure and the flap will move to its home position. The clothes are hot at the end of the programme. . . q Check that the hoses are fitted correctly: GREY to HOT BLUE to COLD. [. . . ]