User manual HOTPOINT AQXXMD 129

[. . . ] ESTAMOS A SU SERVICIO 13 ES 14 Instruction booklet WASHER-DRYER Contents GB English GB Installation, 16-17 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data Description of the machine, 18-19 Control panel Running a wash cycle, 20 Programmes and options, 21-22 Table of Programmes Wash options Drying Detergents and laundry, 23 AQUALTIS AQXXMD 129 Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load-balancing system Precautions and tips, 24 General safety Disposal Opening the door manually Care and maintenance, 25 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, 26 Assistance, 27 15 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 the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more  Please read this instruction manual carefully it stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise during the spin cycle. [. . . ] Reduce creases If this option is selected, the wash and spin phases will be adjusted accordingly so that fabric creasing is reduced. At the end of the cycle the drum of the washer-dryer will spin slowly; the “Reduce creases” and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the “Reduce creases” button. When using the Silk programme, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking and the “Reduce creases” and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the “Reduce creases” button. Extra Rinse This programme increases the efficiency of the rinse phase and ensures that a greater amount of detergent is removed. It is particularly recommended for skin types that are sensitive to detergents. We recommend this programme is used when the washer-dryer is full or when a large amount of detergent has been used.  This option is not compatible with the Fastwash, Fast Spin, Pump out and “Drying programmes”.  This option is not compatible with the Fastwash, Wool, Fast Spin, Pump out and “Drying programmes”. 21 GB Drying Table of drying times Fabric type (guideline values) Load type Max. Load (kg) Cupbprad Hanger Iron Cotton Synthetics Wool Clothing of different sizes, Terry towels Sheets, Shirts, Pyjamas, socks, etc. 6 4 1, 5 180 180 165 170 170 155 160 160 145 Set the drying cycle button to set the desired drying type. Two options are available: Press the A - Based on the damp level of the dry clothes: Iron: slightly damp clothes, easy to iron. To remove the drying cycle, press the button until the display shows the text OFF. If your laundry load to wash and dry is exceptionally in excess of the maximum load foreseen (see table of drying times), perform the wash cycle, and when the programme is complete, divide up the garments and put part of them back in the drum. Now follow the instructions provided for a “Dry only” cycle. : a cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle. The desired drying type using the DRYING button ) depending on the type of fabric, then select - - 22 Detergents and laundry 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. [. . . ] 25 Troubleshooting GB 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. [. . . ]