User manual HOTPOINT AVSF 109

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB DE Deutsch, 13 CZ Èeský, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 3 Technical details, 3 Washing machine description, 4-5 SK RO HU Magyar, 61 Control panel, 4 Display, 5 Slovenský, 37 Românã, 49 Starting and Programmes, 6 Briefly: how to start a programme, 6 Programme table, 6 Personalisations, 7 AVSF 109 Setting the spin cycle, 7 Setting the temperature, 7 Setting the delay Timer, 7 Functions, 7 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser, 8 Preparing your laundry, 8 Special items, 8 Woolmark Platinum Care, 8 Precautions and advice, 9 General safety, 9 Disposal, 9 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 9 Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 10 Cleaning your appliance, 10 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 10 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 10 Cleaning the pump, 10 Checking the water inlet hose, 10 Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 Before calling for Assistance, 12 1 Installation GB  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. [. . . ] Desired value, after approximately 2 seconds the setting is accepted: the symbol The temperature adjustment is enabled with all wash programmes. Press the button and you will see the word OFF on the display, while the relative symbol flashes. Press the button again and "1h" appears, that is, a delay of one hour (this can reach up to 24h); stop on the "desired" delay; after approximately 2 seconds the setting is accepted, following which, the time for the set remains on. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. 1 2 3 Special items Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme 11 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg. Woolmark Platinum Care compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder) compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners , etc. ) The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid. Ariston sets a new standard of superior performance that has been endorsed by The Woolmark Company with the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care brand. Look for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the washing machine to ensure you can safely and effectively wash wool garments labelled as "hand wash" (M. 0303): Set programme 10 for all "Hand wash" garments, using the appropriate detergent.  Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam. Preparing your laundry • Divide your laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label. - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. • Do not exceed the weight limits stated below, which refer to the weight when dry: Sturdy fabrics: max 4, 5 kg Synthetic fabrics: max 2. [. . . ] • The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see page 3). • The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 3). • The wall drainage system doesn't have a breather pipe. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and call for Assistance. [. . . ]