User manual HOTPOINT AQXL 125

[. . . ] 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.  Please read this instruction manual carefully it Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Connecting the water inlet hose  You will find the guarantee and other details relating to Unpacking and levelling Unpacking  Before connecting the inlet hose to the cold water supply, allow the water to flow from the tap until it runs clear. [. . . ] 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.  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. 18 Programmes and options Table of Programmes Icon Programme description Everyday programmes WHITE COTTON WHITE COTTON: Heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. COLOURED COTTON DELICATE SYNTHETICS MIX 30': Refreshes lightly soiled garments quickly (not recommended for wool, silk or clothes that should be washed by hand). ) Detergent Fabric Washing softener Maximum load (kg) Cycle duration GB The information contained in the table is purely indicative. Wash options Super Wash This option guarantees a high-performance wash, thanks to the use of a greater quantity of water during the initial phase of the cycle and a longer overall duration of the programme.  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. To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used in conjunction with the detergent dispenser drawer. Preparing the laundry  Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the machine. • Divide the laundry according to type of material (the symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure that whites are separated from coloured garments. [. . . ] 22 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. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or it has not been inserted far enough to make contact. • • • • • • The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. [. . . ]