User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBWM82

[. . . ] Congratulations on the purchase of your new Washing Machine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this instruction book thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time. Instruction Manual For Model WM82 Electricity Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. To change fuse, lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out. [. . . ] Adjust the Feet. . . This must only be done when the machine is upright q Release locking rings on the two front feet. q Screw feet in or out until appliance is standing firm and level. q Ensure all feet are in firm contact with the floor. q Tighten the locking rings on the front feet. Note: Your appliance may become noisy or move about the floor if it has not been stabilised. 10 Step Check List 7 1. Dispose of packaging safely, see `Recycling Information' on page 3. Getting to Know Your Appliance 10 11 9 12 Red line indicates minimum height of drainage hose 13 14 15 1 7 2 3 4 5 Index Front 1. It may damage laundry and reduce the quality of the wash. q Do not attempt to open the door when the indicator light is on. 1 Sort laundry by label into groups with the same wash requirements and load appliance. 2 Close door by applying pressure at the 3 o'clock position. 3 Add detergent and or conditioner to the dispenser drawer, see pages 14-15. Refer to detergent manufacturer's dosage instructions. 4 Select required wash programme by turning the wash dial clockwise, you will hear a click as the pointer aligns at the start position. 5 Select optional wash features by pressing button, a coloured band indicates selection. 6 Select reduced spin (if required) by turning the variable spin speed control dial. Note: We recommend on completion of your wash programme that you switch off both the electricity and water supply to the appliance. 10 7 Switch on both the water & electricity supply at the mains. 8 Switch `ON', the door will lock and after a few seconds the indicator light will illuminate throughout the wash programme. after 9 1-2 minutes of the wash completion programme the indicator light will go out and the door can be opened. Switch `OFF' after use. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The temperature of the incoming water supply or selection of wash features: ie. Timer Saver etc, will affect programme times. Choosing a Wash Programme ITCL Prog. Wash Fabric Codes Temp °C Full Load Approximate Prog. Time (in minutes) based on hot and cold fill 15 - 25 Maximum Spin Speed depending on Model Hotpoint recommend the Persil range of detergent products A Prewash Heavily soiled loads. On completion, switch 40 3kg to 5. 5kg `OFF' mains button before selecting wash programme. WARNING: Not for woollen or delicate items. Heavily soiled white cotton loads (includes a prewash). White cotton and linen without special finishes. Colourfast cotton, linen or viscose without special finishes. Non-colourfast cotton, linen and viscose Coloured nylon, polyester, acrylic/cotton mixtures, cotton or viscose with special finishes (eg. drip dry), coloured polyester/ cotton mixtures. Acrylics, acetates and tri-acetate blends of these fabrics with wool, polyester/wool blends. Silk and printed acetate fabrics with colours not fast at 40°C Quickwash for freshening up lightly soiled items. Woollen blankets, wool mixtures with cotton or rayon, silk. [. . . ] q Have you removed loose items such as coins etc. . . from the pockets as these can rattle about inside the appliance drum and cause damage. q Have you adjusted the feet to stabilise the appliance?See `Installation' pages 4, 5, 6 & 7. There is water in the fabric conditioner compartment. . . q Clean dispenser drawer and compartments. [. . . ]