User manual HOTPOINT ECO8F 1292

[. . . ] Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine. Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1. [. . . ] The wash cycle is designed for cottons and synthetics. Eco cycles The Eco Cycles assure energy saving by eliminating the need of heating water and it’s an advantage both to your energy bill and the environment!These innovative Eco programmes (Cotton , Synthetics and Fast Wash ) are available for various fabrics and different quantity of garment; they have been designed to guarantee a high cleaning action even at low temperature and can be used for lightly to medium soiled loads. Eco Cycles give the best results thanks to an intensified wash action, water optimization and are carried out in the same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing results with Eco Cycles we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent. 6 The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. Personalisation Setting the temperature By pressing the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ). The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. GB Setting the spin speed By pressing the SPIN SPEED button to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle. The maximum spin speeds available for each wash cycle are as follows: Wash cycles Maximum spin speed Cottons 1200 rpm Synthetics 800 rpm Wool 600 rpm Silk drain only The spin speed may be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting the symbol . The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed which is higher than the maximum speed set for each wash cycle. Functions The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help to achieve the desired results, every time. 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. Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour 4 in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. MAX Garments requiring special care Shirts: use special wash cycle 8 to wash shirts in various fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases. Silk: use special wash cycle 9 to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. Wool: is the only washing machine manufacturer to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M. 0508) by the Woolmark Company, which means that all woollen garments may be washed in the washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. [. . . ] €¢ The pressure is too low. • 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”). €¢ The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”). [. . . ]