User manual HOTPOINT ALD 120

[. . . ] Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. 38) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washing machine. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something worth checking to aid the performance of your washing machine; 4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washing machine. [. . . ] Always use programme 10 with garments bearing the hand wash symbol: the washbasin and hand. To take care of your woollen items, we recommend you use special detergents. The Cashmere Gold wash programme has been studied for machine washing even the most delicate and valuable wool and Cashmere garments. “The Merloni Elettrodomestici wool wash cycle has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for EXCLUSIVE Margherita - Iinstructions for installation and use 34 M ARGHERITA Useful tips about the detergent dispenser The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is opened by rotating it outwards. MAX It’s important for a good wash In compartment 1: Detergent for pre-washing (powder) In compartment 2: Detergent for washing (powder or liquid) 4 You must follow the dosage recommendations provided by the manufacturers when adding detergent or fabric conditioner. Doses will vary according to the wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the washing is. Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret. Before adding detergent for prewashing in compartment 1, make sure that the extra compartment for bleach 4 has not been inserted. ensure no overfilling when adding fabric conditioner in compartment 3. The washing machine automatically adds the softener to the wash in each programme. Liquid detergent is poured into compartment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle. 1 Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non prewash items. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted. Bleach cycle If bleaching is necessary, the extra case 4 (provided) must be inserted into compartment 1 of the detergent dispenser. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the "max" level indicated on the central pivot (see illustration). The use of the additional bleach container excludes the possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. 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 2 The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: just lift it up and pull it outwards , as indicated in the figure. 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. [. . . ] Place a shallow dish or tray below the cover of the pre-chamber to catch the small amount of water present. Re-fit the plinth cover by inserting the hooks on its lower edge into the slots and ease the top edge back into position. When you use your washing machine, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. 39 Margherita - Instructions for installation and use Important for the safe use of your Margherita Your safety and that of your family Read these instructions and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance. [. . . ]