User manual HOTPOINT ALD 12 S

[. . . ] The secrets of fabrics How to get better results M safe ARGHERITA M ARGHERITA ALD 12 S Instructions for installation and use GB “A” wash performance Cashmere Gold The first washer-dryer to give a perfect wash at only 40°C The first washer-dryer to have “The Woolmark Company” recognition Margherita Assistance, Spare parts and Accessories? Call your nearest Customer Service Centre or dial 0870 607 0805 Washer-dryer and easy to use Margherita - Iinstructions for installation and use M ARGHERITA Quick guide to Margherita Here are the 13 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washer-dryer last longer. . . . . . and especially keeping an eye on safety. 1. Installation and removal (p. 11) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washer-dryer. That the electric system complies with the law; 2. [. . . ] Then leave it under running water for a few minutes. Cutting costs efficiently A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme. SAVE energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme. You cannot bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 4). Use the stain removal button every time you want to bleach. Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button H (stain removal), start the washerdryer, then select one of the symbols according to the type of fabric. When you bleach during a normal wash cycle, pour the detergent and any additives in the special compartments, press button H (stain removal), set the programme you desire and turn the washer-dryer on. Margherita - Iinstructions for installation and use 8 M ARGHERITA Your washer-dryer could fail to work. In most cases, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket?It could have been moved whilst cleaning. A circuit breaker could have gone off, perhaps because too many appliances are on at the same time. Or perhaps because of a general power failure in your entire area. Is the washer-dryer door closed properly?For safety reasons, the washerdryer cannot work if the door is open or not shut properly. If it is, then a programmed start has been set. Is the programmed start knob, on those models concerned, in the correct position?For safety reasons, if the washerdryer does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. Before calling, read the following But where did all the water go? Troubleshooting Simple: with the new Ariston technology, you need less than half of it, to get good results on twice as much!This is why you cannot see the water through the door: because there is little, very little of it, to respect the environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness. [. . . ] Never force the washerdryer door because this could damage the safety block on the opening, which serves to protect from accidental openings. In case of malfunctioning, first close the water tap and unplug the appliance from the wall socket; do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs. I only want an authorised specialised technician with original Ariston spare parts! How to change the power supply cable (For this operation we suggest you contact a qualified engineer) The Margherita power supply cable is special and can be purchased exclusively from authorised Tech-nical Service Centres. Make sure that Margherita is switched off and unplugged. Remove the covering lid by unscrewing the two screws I, and then pull it towards you [fig. [. . . ]