User manual HOTPOINT ECO6F 109

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB PT Portuguęs, 13 ES Español, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 4-5 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 6 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 7 ECO6F 109 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 1 Installation GB !This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. [. . . ] A high-temperature hygienic wash cycle (over 60°C) which requires the use of bleach. Functions The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help to achieve the desired results, every time. Press the button corresponding to the desired function; 2. The function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated. Note: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, this signals that this particular function may not be selected in conjunction with the selected wash cycle. Delay timer To set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle, press the button repeatedly until the desired delay time is displayed (this may be between 1 hour and 24 hours). To disable the function press the button until the text is displayed. Once you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, the delay time may only be decreased if you wish to modify it. This option is enabled with all programmes. Super Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle duration, this function offers a high-performance wash. This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, A, B. Extra rinse By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 13, B. Easy iron By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum; the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button. For the Silk wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking, the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the RINSE phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button. This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, B. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. 1 sheet 400-500 g 1 pillow case 150-200 g 1 tablecloth 400-500 g 1 bathrobe 900-1200 g 1 towel 150-250 g !Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam. [. . . ] € A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see “Personalisation”). € The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. € The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”). [. . . ]