User manual HOTPOINT ARXL 125

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB ES Español, 13 PT Português, 25 Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data RO Românã, 37 Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 4-5 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 6 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 7 ARXL 125 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed 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 washing machine 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 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 wash cycle can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring that all detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies. The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent. At the end of the wash cycle, the machine will slowly rotate the drum to prevent the formation of creases; to end the cycle press the START/PAUSE button. Once you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, the delay time may only be decreased if you wish to modify it. Easy iron By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum; the EASY IRON and START/ phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To end the cycle, press PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button. For the Silk (10) wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking, the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the RINSE phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button.  This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, C, D, E. 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, C, D, E. 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, 10, 11, A, B, C, D, E. 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 4 pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. 1 MAX Garments requiring special care Shirts: use special wash cycle 9 to wash shirts in various fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washing machine manufacturer to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M. 0508) by the Woolmark Company, which means that all woollen garments may be washed in the washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. [. . . ] Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently. Unscrew the lid by rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. 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. [. . . ]