User manual HOTPOINT AVL 62

[. . . ] Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or other. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.  The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table (on the next page).  If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman. [. . . ] Description Programmes Function Effect Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. The washing machine will not carry out a spin cycle, but rather a drum spin at medium speed to assist water draining. Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , and Rinse cycles. Extra Rinse Precautions We recommend that you use it when washing garments which are difficult to iron. Care Anti-crease This function interrupts the wash programme, and the washing is left to soak in water before the appliance is drained. To run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol Troubleshooting Service 19 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. 1 2 3 Special items Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg. • Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket. • Do not open the detergent dispenser while the appliance is in operation. • Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures. • Never force the washing machine door: this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings. • In the event of a malfunction, do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs. • Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation. • The appliance door tends to get quite hot during the wash cycle. • Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. • Before loading your laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty. [. . . ] ╠The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly (see page 14). • The detergent dispenser is obstructed (to clean it, see page 22). • Call for Assistance because this means there is an abnormality. detergents Precautions The washing machine does not drain or spin. [. . . ]