User manual HOTPOINT AQXGF 149 S

[. . . ] Instruction booklet WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB F Français, 13 ES Espanol, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data Description of the machine, 4-5 PT NL Control panel Running a wash cycle, 6 Programmes and options, 7 Table of Programmes Wash options Português, 37 Nederlands, 49 Detergents and laundry, 8 AQUALTIS AQXGF 149 S 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. [. . . ] 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.  Exception: if the WITHE COTTON programme is selected, the temperature can be increased up to a value of 90°C. To set a delayed start for the selected programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired delay time is displayed (this may be between 1 hour and 24 hours). : Once the button START/PAUSE has been pressed, the delay time may only be decreased.  If you wish to cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the button. BAG FOR QUILTS, CURTAINS AND DELICATE GARMENTS Hotpoint/Ariston has made it easier for you to wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in complete confidence thanks to the special bag which protects the laundry (this is supplied with the machine). We recommend that the bag is used every time you wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made using synthetic material.  This option is not compatible with the “Durable Spin”, “Delicate Spin” and “Draining” 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. 0508) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments, even those whose label states “hand . The “Wool” programme therefore offers wash only” you complete peace of mind when washing all woollen garments, with great performance guaranteed every time. Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which should not exceed 3 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. [. . . ] Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require regular maintenance. ) 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. [. . . ]