User manual HOTPOINT WDG 862BX EU

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHER-DRYER ! This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. GB GB English, 1 GR ????????, 13 Contents Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Description of the washer-dryer, 4-5 Control panel Display How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 6 Wash cycles and options, 7 Table of programmes and wash cycles Wash options WDG 862 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and advice, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer 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. 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 washer-dryer. ! [. . . ] For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent !It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, , . By selecting the drying function as well, an automatic drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle ?it too allows for saving energy, thanks to the optimal combination of air temperature and cycle duration. It can be activated with programmes 4 and 5. Delay Timer To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. When this option is enabled, the corresponding indicator light will remain lit. To remove the delayed start setting, press the button until the text ?OFF?This option can be used in conjunction with all cycles. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Successful 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. Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too much foam. B MAX A 4 Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. compartment 1: Prewash detergent (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage. If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc. ) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. extra compartment 4: Bleach 3 2 1 Whites: use this cycle 2 to wash white clothes. The programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white clothes over time. If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles openair drying, with the added advantages of preserving garments from yellowing due to sunlight exposure and preventing loss of whiteness caused by the possible presence of dust in the air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a level basis. Anti allergy: use programme 7 to remove major allergens such as pollen, mites, cat?s and dog?s hair. Wool: the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint-Ariston machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for washing wool garments labelled as hand washable provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Hotpoint-Ariston is the first washing machine brand to be approved by The Woolmark Company for Apparel Care- Platinum for its washing performance and consumption of energy and water. (M1127) Delicates: use programme 9 to wash very delicate garments having strasses or sequins. To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 9 and set the ?Delicate? [. . . ] ? The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see ?Installation?). ? The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for cleaning instructions, see ?Care and maintenance?). ? The drain hose is not fixed properly (see ?Installation?). The washer-dryer vibrates a lot during the spin cycle. and START/PAUSE ? Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then indicator lights flash rapidly and an switch it back on again. [. . . ]