User manual HOTPOINT ECOT6L 105

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB FR Français, 13 ES Español, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data PT Português, 37 Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 4-5 Control panel Indicator lights How to open and shut the drum Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 6 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 7 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 8 ECOT6L 105 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Caring for your appliance door and drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose How to clean the detergent dispenser Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 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. Putting your appliance in place and moving it. [. . . ] This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, , , . 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, , . 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. For the 9 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, , . Delay timer This timer delays the start time of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. Press the button repeatedly until the indicator light corresponding to the desired delay time switches on. The fifth time the button is pressed, the function will be disabled. 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. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Preparing the laundry • Divide the laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. • Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons. € Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry: Durable fabrics: max. Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for prewashing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C. Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. 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 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. [. . . ] Possible causes / Solutions: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. € 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”). [. . . ]