User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6655

[. . . ] That the washer-dryer is levelled properly; something worth checking for the life of your washer-dryer and the quality of your wash; 4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washer-dryer. 7. 4) Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day. How to dry (p. [. . . ] better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated. Useful tips Turn shirts inside out to get better results and make them last longer. When loading your washing, alternate large and small garments. Make sure you select the right temperature! Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a better performance out of your Ariston Margherita. Wash Strong action Delicate action Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning High Temp. Drying Low Temperat. cl Wash at 95°C Bleaching only in cold water Hot iron at max 200°C A Dry clean with any solvent Machine dryable P Medium hot ironing at max 150°C Dry clean only with perchloride, benzine av. , pure alcohol, R111 and R113 Wash at 60°C Do not bleach Do not machine dry F Wash at 40°C Iron at max 110°C Dry clean with av. benzine, pure alcohol and R113 Spread to dry Wash at 30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean Hang to dry without spin drying Hand wash Not washable in water Dry on clothes hanger Margherita - Instructions for installation and use 6 M ARGHERITA Useful tips to avoid mistakes Never use your washerdryer to wash. . . Coloured T-shirts, printed ones and shirts last longer if turned inside out before washing. Very popular salopette type overalls have straps with hooks that can damage the drum of your washer-dryer or other garments during the wash. By placing the hooks in the bib pocket and fastening them with safety pins, all risks are avoided. When you go on holiday, we recommend that you unplug your washer-dryer, shutting off the water inlet tap and leaving the door opened or ajar. In this way, both the drum and the gasket will remain nice and dry and unpleasant odours will not develop inside the washer-dryer. Watch the weight!For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight when dry): - Resistant fabrics: 5. 5 kg maximum - Synthetic fabrics: 2. 5 kg maximum - Delicate fabrics: 2 kg maximum - Pure new wool: 1 kg maximum For best results, we recommend you use a specific detergent, taking care not to wash more than 1 kg of laundry. WOOL CYCLE How to wash almost anything Curtains. Here is a tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything else, so that the overall weight does not exceed the half load. Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool. MAX MAX 1 2 The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: just lift it up and pull it outwards , as indicated in the figure. Then leave it under running water for a few minutes. Cutting costs efficiently A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. SAVE energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme. You cannot bleach with the Silk programme and with the special programmes (see page 4). Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button I (stain removal), start the washer-dryer, then select one of the symbols according to the type of fabric. When you bleach during a normal wash cycle, pour the detergent and any additives in the special compartments, press button I (stain removal), set the programme you desire and turn the washer-dryer on. Margherita - Instructions for installation and use 8 M ARGHERITA Your washer-dryer could fail to work. In most cases, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. A circuit breaker could have gone off, perhaps because too many appliances are on at the same time. For safety reasons, the washerdryer cannot work if the door is open or not shut properly. [. . . ] A periodical wash cycle with a dose of a deliming product, without detergents or washing, may prove useful. Never use too much detergent or additives because this could cause an excess amount of foam, scaling and possible damage to the component parts of your washer-dryer. Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can cause damage to your friend Margherita. When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose. Margherita comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small objects may accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. To avoid possible damage, they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber, situated at the lower end of the pump. [. . . ]