User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6122

[. . . ] If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it is operating, particularly during the spin cycle. 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. Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply, run the water until it is perfectly clear. Connect the inlet hose to the machine by screwing it onto the cold water inlet of the appliance, which is situated on the top righthand side of the rear part of the appliance (see figure). [. . . ] Running a wash cycle eN WARNING: before you use the washing machine for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second and the text AQUALTIS will appear on the display; the indicator light corresponding to the button will then remain lit in a constant manner and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash. Turn the PROGRAMME KNOB left or right, until the required programme has been selected; the name of the programme will appear on the display. A temperature and spin speed is set for each programme; these may be adjusted. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of wash cycles on the following page. Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in Description of the machine. The machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed values set for the selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if they are compatible with the selected cycle. The temperature can be decreased by pressing the button, until the cold wash OFF setting is reached. The spin speed may be progressively reduced by pressing the button, until it is completely excluded OFF. To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. During the setting procedure, the delay period and the text "Starts in:" symbol. The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause the porthole door to become hazy. Easy Iron By selecting this option, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. Depending on the type of fabric being refreshed, garments may be worn after 10 minutes (or once they have dried " programme makes ironing easier. The " Moreover, with the "Steam Perfume" laundry balls, your favourite perfume can be added to your laundry. Place a few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside the laundry ball, close it and insert it into the drum together with the laundry. Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to avoid it dripping. Wash cycle to wash Shirts: use the special Shirts shirts in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the best possible care. Jeans: use the special Jeans wash cycle for all denim garments; turn inside out before washing and use a liquid detergent. Baby: use the special Baby wash cycle to remove the remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions. The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent. At the end of the wash cycle, the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end the cycle press the START/PAUSE button. [. . . ] The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in order to Reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and help to prevent leaks. Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. [. . . ]