User manual HOTPOINT AR6L 105 HK

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Care and maintenance, 6 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 7 General safety Disposal AR6L 105 Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 8-9 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 10 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 11 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 12 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Troubleshooting, 13 Service, 14 1 Installation GB !This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/ herself with its operation and features. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. [. . . ] This is what they can tell you: Delayed start If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Personalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash: Wash cycle phase indicator lights Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress. Wash Rinse Spin Drain End of wash cycle Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash and the function will not be activated. If a function which is incompatible with another function selected previously, only the most recent selection will remain active. Door locked indicator light If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you open the appliance door (wait approximately 3 minutes). If the DELAY TIMER function is activated, the door cannot be opened; pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button if you wish to open it. GB As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and the corresponding indicator light will flash: Once the set delay has elapsed, the flashing indicator light will switch off and the selected wash cycle will begin. !If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light, this indicates a problem has occurred (see “Troubleshooting”). Starting a wash cycle 1. All the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds, then only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash. Measure out the detergent and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner, in green. To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will switch off, indicating that the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries completely. Switch the washing machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button. 9 Wash cycles GB Table of wash cycles Wash cycles Detergents Prewash Wash Description of the wash cycle Fabric softener Bleach Max. load (kg) Cycle duration 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B C Cotton + Prewash: extremely soiled whites. Cotton Standard 60° (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. Cotton Standard 40°: lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours. Cotton Standard 20°: lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours. Daily 30': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Mix 15': to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Rinse Spin Pump out 90° 60° (Max. 90°) 40° 20° 60° 40° 30° 30° 90° 40° 40° 40° 30° 40° - 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 800 800 1000 800 1000 600 0 800 1000 1000 0  -  -               -                - 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 1, 5 6 4 4 2 1 1, 5 6 6 6 155’ 150’ 145’ 170’ 105’ 95’ 30’ 15’ 175’ 280’ 160’ 80’ 55’ 70’ 36’ 10’ 3’ The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected. For all Test Institutes: 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation - Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products 2014 -: set wash cycle 2 with a temperature of 60°C. Cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 4). [. . . ] This option is recommended only for very soiled cotton garments. Preparing the laundry • Divide the laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. • Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry: see “Table of wash cycles”. How much does your laundry weigh? 1 sheet 400-500 g 1 pillow case 150-200 g 1 tablecloth 400-500 g 1 bathrobe 900-1200 g 1 towel 150-250 g 12 Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. GB Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. Possible causes / Solutions: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. [. . . ]