User manual HOTPOINT ARF 105 AUS.M

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Care and maintenance, 4 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, 5 ARF 105 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 8 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 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. [. . . ] To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this button; the corresponding indicator light will flash orange, while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press this button again. Standby mode This washing machine, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. 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. 7 Wash cycles GB Table of wash cycles Wash cycles Description of the wash cycle Max temp. Cycle speed load Fabric duration (rpm) Bleach Wash softener (kg) 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 A B C D E Daily White Cotton (1): For normally soiled to heavily soiled whites and resistant 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). Partials Rinse Fast Rinse Slow Spin Fast Spin Slow Pump out 60° 40° 40° 60° 40° 30° 30° 90° 60° 40° 40° 40° 30° 40° - 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 800 800 1000 1000 800 1000 600 0 800 1000 800 1000 800 0     -               -                 - 6 6 6 3 3 3 1, 5 6 6 4 3 2 1 1, 5 6 3 6 3 6 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. The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. For all Test Institutes: 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation AS/NZS 2040. 2: set wash White Cotton cycle with a temperature of 60°C at 1000rpm. 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40°C. Special wash cycles Sanitary (wash cycle 6). A high-temperature hygienic wash cycle (over 60°C) which requires the use of bleach. Pour the bleach, the detergent and the additives into the relevant compartments (see paragraph entitled “Detergent dispenser drawer”). This is a silent cycle which can be run at night, when the electricity prices are lower. At the end of the cycle the machine stops while there is still water in the drum; to spin and drain the laundry press the START/PAUSE button; alternatively the machine will perform the spin cycle and drain the water automatically after 8 hours. [. . . ] If the problem persist after the above checks have been carried out, shut off the water tap, unplug the machine and contact assistance. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. • A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see “Personalisation”). • The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”). [. . . ]