User manual HOTPOINT ARMXXF 149

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHER-DRYER Contents GB English, 1 GB FR Français, 13 NL Nederlands, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data PL Polski, 37 Description of the washer-dryer and starting a wash cycle, 4-5 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 6 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 7 ARMXXF 149 Setting the temperature Setting the drying cycle Functions Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance, 10 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washer-dryer Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 1 Installation GB  This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washer-dryer 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. [. . . ] Two options are (kg) available: Cotton Clothing of different A - Based on time: from 40 to 180 minutes. 5 180 160 sizes, Terry towels B - Based on the how damp the clothes are once they have Synthetics Sheets, Shirts, Pyjamas, been dried: 3 180 160 socks, etc. 1, 5 150 130 Cupboard dry : very dry clothes, recommended for towelling W ool and bathrobes. If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the maximum stated load (see adjacent table), perform the wash cycle, and when the cycle is complete, divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum. At this point, follow the instructions provided for a "Drying only" cycle. : when the drying is complete there is a cooling period, even though the DRYING button is in the 0 position. GB Setting the drying cycle Table of Drying times (guideline values) Drying only Turn the WASH CYCLE knob to one of the drying settings (11-12-13) according to the type of fabric, then select the desired drying duration using the DRYING button. Functions The various wash functions available with this washer-dryer will help to achieve the desired results, every time. The function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated. Note: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, this signals that this particular function may not be selected in conjunction with the selected wash cycle. Delay timer To set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle, press the button repeatedly until the desired delay time is displayed (this may be between 1 hour and 24 hours). Once you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, the delay time may only be decreased if you wish to modify it. Super Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle duration, this function offers a high-performance wash.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, A, B, C. Extra rinse By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, B, C.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 9, C, 11, 12, 13. 7 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. 1 1 1 1 1 sheet 400-500 g pillow case 150-200 g tablecloth 400-500 g bathrobe 900-1200 g towel 150-250 g  Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam. Open the detergent dispenser drawer and 3 pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. MAX Garments requiring special care Silk: use special wash cycle 9 to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. [. . . ] This is perfectly normal; Caring for the door and drum of your appliance • Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. Reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance. Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open. [. . . ]