User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6321

[. . . ] Connect the end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance's cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure). 1. Once the washing machine has been removed from the packaging, check that it has not been damaged during transportation. If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process. Remove the 4 transit bolts used during transportation and the corresponding spacers on the back of the machine (see figure). 3. [. . . ] By pressing the button, the spin speed can be progressively reduced or even eliminated altogether (NO SPIN). If the buttons are pressed again the maximum values are restored. Press the OPTION buttons to personalise the wash cycle according to your own requirements. Press the button to activate the option; the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. Press the button again to deactivate the option; the indicator light will switch off. If the selected option is not compatible with the set programme, the indicator light will flash and the option will not be activated. If the selected option is not compatible with another previously selected option, the indicator light corresponding to the first option will flash and only the second option will be activated (the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner). 7. The corresponding indicator light remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door locks (the DOOR LOCK indicator light illuminates). The icons corresponding to the different wash phases will light up during the cycle, indicating the progress. To change a programme while a cycle is in progress, pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button; 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 LOCK indicator light switches off it is possible to open the door. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted. The text END lights up to indicate that the programme has ended. We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used. To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used in conjunction with the detergent dispenser drawer. Preparing the laundry Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the machine. Divide the laundry according to type of material (the symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure that whites are separated from coloured garments. Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. Do not exceed the values indicated in the Table of Programmes, which refer to the weight of the laundry items when they are dry. How much does your laundry weigh? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 sheet pillowcase tablecloth bathrobe towel pair of jeans shirt 400 150 400 900 150 400 150 - 500 g 200 g 500 g 1200 g 250 g 500 g 200 g Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use the bag provided and set the programme to "Duvets". Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washing machine can be used to wash any domestic laundry in a single cycle called Bed & Bath that optimises the use of fabric softener while saving both time and electricity. We recommend that you use a powder detergent. Stubborn stains: stubborn stains should be treated with solid soap before the garment is washed (use the Cotton programme with pre-wash phase). Load-balancing system Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the machine spins at a lower speed than the set frequency. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine continues at distribution speed only instead of the full spin speed. In order to achieve better load distribution and balance, we recommend that large and small garments are mixed when placing the laundry in the machine. Washing advice Shirts: use a suitable programme to wash shirts made from different fabrics and in different colours. [. . . ] However, it may be that small objects (coins, buttons, etc. ) fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump (the pump is located in the lower part of this prechamber). Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and remove the plug from the socket. 10 Troubleshooting From time to time your machine may not operate as it should. Before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), make sure that the problem cannot be resolved easily using the following list. GB Malfunction: The washing machine will not switch on. The washing machines fails to fill with water. Possible causes / Solutions: The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or it has not been inserted far enough to make contact. The porthole door has not been shut properly. [. . . ]