User manual HOTPOINT AQXF 109

[. . . ] Instruction booklet WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB F RO Installation, 2-3 Français, 13 Românã, 25 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data Description of the machine, 4-5 Control panel Running a wash cycle, 6 Programmes and options, 7 Table of Programmes Wash options Detergents and laundry, 8 AQXF 109 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load-balancing system Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Turning off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser Drum maintenance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 11 Assistance, 12 1 Installation GB  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the machine so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. Contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.  If positioned on a fitted carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow room for air to circulate and provide ventilation beneath the washing machine. [. . . ]  If the selected option is not compatible with another previously selected option, the indicator light corresponding to the first option will flash and only the second option will be activated (the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner). The corresponding indicator light remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door locks (the DOOR LOCK indicator light illuminates). The icons corresponding to the different wash phases will light up during the cycle, indicating the progress. To change a programme while a cycle is in progress, pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again. To open the door while a cycle is in progress press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCK indicator light switches off it is possible to open the door. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted.  This option is not compatible with the “MIX 30’”, “Durable Spin”, “Delicate Spin” and “Draining” programmes. Rapid wash Reduces the duration of the wash cycle, while making it possible to save water and electricity.  It is not compatible with the "Super Wash" option and may not be enabled for the Mix 30', Silk, Wool and Partial programmes.  This option is not compatible with the “Wool”, “Durable Spin”, “Delicate Spin” and “Draining” programmes. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk. ), its colour, the temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain elements that alter the balance of nature. We recommend: • the use of powder detergents for white cotton garments and for pre-wash phases; • the use of liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for all programmes which run at a low temperature; • the use of liquid detergents for wool and silk.  Do not use detergents when washing garments by hand, because they create too much foam. The detergent must be measured out into the relevant compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case the Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected. Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washing machine to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition (M. 0612) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments, even those whose (max. The label states “hand wash only” “Wool” programme therefore offers you complete peace of mind when washing all woollen garments, with great performance guaranteed every time. Duvets: to wash single duvets (the weight of which should not exceed 2 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special "Duvets" programme. We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used. [. . . ] ) fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump (the pump is located in the lower part of this prechamber).  Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and remove the plug from the socket. 10 Troubleshooting From time to time your machine may not operate as it should. Before calling for Assistance (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be resolved easily using the following list. [. . . ]