User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6361

[. . . ] BOTH must be removed BEFORE you use your machine (see page 6). Rating plate `Y' piece connector Back feet 2 Contents WASHER DRYER GB Description, 2 Wash Labels Explained, 4 Installation, 5-8 Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Location Levelling Water connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Before you start using your machine Description Contents Wash Labels Explained Control Panel Features, 9 Aquarius Aquarius+ Installation Programmes and Option Modifiers, 10-16 Starting a wash and dry programme Drying Programme table Option modifiers and special features Control Panel Features Detergents and Laundry, 17 Detergent dispenser Programmes Something and Option Detergents Care and Precautions Wrong Modifiers and Laundry Maintenance and Advice Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance, 18 Cleaning your machine Fuses Changing the plug Precautions and Advice, 19-20 General safety Saving energy and respecting the environment Disposal Something Wrong?- Troubleshooting, 21-23 Service, 24 Before calling for assistance Spare parts Key Contacts !Keep this instruction book on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the appliance so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the machine works. Service 3 Wash Labels Explained GB The number inside the wash tub shows the maximum water temperature, in °C. If there are no bars, the garment can be spun and rinsed as normal. One bar indicates a reduced spin speed programme should be used. Two bars mean the clothes need a mild wash action, but can be spun and rinsed normally. [. . . ] - Aquarius only (if available on your model), turn the dial to the reduced temperature required. If the dial is left at maximum (95), the wash temperature will be the maximum for the chosen programme. - Aquarius+ only, each press of the button will reduce the wash temperature by 5°C. If you press again after `OFF' has been displayed, the machine will revert to the original higher temperature. q q q q q q q Variable Drying Times: Use this option to select the drying options required (see Setting drying programmes). - Aquarius only, turn the dial to the required drying programme time in minutes. If this is selected before the wash programme is started, the machine will carry out a `wash and dry' cycle. When the programme has finished reset the dial to the `Off' positions. - Aquarius+ only, each press of the button allows you to select between `Auto' drying and a drying time (in minutes). If this is selected before the wash programme is started, the machine will carry out a `wash and dry' cycle. 14 Option Modifiers and Special Features Special features !Not all special features can be used on all programmes - (see Programme Table for option availability). q GB Description Fast Wash: The Fast Wash programmes are designed for lightly soiled loads delivering quick results for smaller loads, using less energy. For loads with stains or increased soil levels which require deeper cleaning, use the standard or intensive wash cycles. Contents q Wash & Dry: On most programmes a wash cycle can be immediately followed by a drying cycle. Maximum: 200ml powder or 100ml liquid Drawer release catch Main wash detergent compartment. Maximum: 400ml powder or 200ml liquid q Washcare Tips q GB Description DO NOT overload or underload the machine (see the Programme Table for maximum load), in addition to reducing the quality of the wash this may also damage your laundry and the machine, whilst causing the machine to become unstable and noisy. We strongly recommend that you DO NOT wash underwired bras in this machine. Should the wires become detached it could cause damage to your laundry and the machine. If the washcare label states that the bra is machine washable, then we advise placing it in a sealed pillow case or a similar washbag. Contents Wash Labels Explained Fabric conditioner compartment. Remember you will be charged for a service engineers visit resulting from a detached bra wire. q Dispensing powder detergent To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent should be measured and added to the main detergent compartment. Dispensing tablets Tablets can be dispensed via the machine drum or via the dispenser drawer. Dispensing liquid detergent We recommend the use of a detergent dosing ball, as provided by your detergent manufacturer. Adding fabric conditioner Pour the recommended amount of fabric conditioner into the compartment. Pre-Wash When selecting prewash, add detergent to both the pre-wash and the main wash compartments. Installation Do not use the machine if the item to be washed does not have a wash label. Before washing laundry we recommend you: q Control Panel Features q q Pre-treat awkward stains with washable treatments. Do not wash any items that have previously been treated with solvents. [. . . ] q Check all connections on the `Y' piece connector - to ensure they are tight and not leaking (see Installation). Check that: - the drain hose is firmly secured to the undersink `U' trap, or. . . q Check that your water pressure is within limits (see Technical Details Chart). - If too high, try turning the cold water supply tap down slightly and try the machine again (see Installation). [. . . ]