User manual HOTPOINT CDE 129

[. . . ] 14 Instructions for use WASHER-DRYER Contents GB English GB Installation, 16-17-18-19 Unpacking and levelling Electric and water connections The first wash cycle Technical details Instructions for the fitter Control panel Leds Washer-dryer description, 20-21 Starting and Programmes, 22 Briefly: how to start a programme Programme table Personalisations, 23 CDE 129 Setting the temperature Set the drying cycle Functions Detergents and laundry, 24 Detergent dispenser Preparing your laundry Special items Woolmark Platinum Care Precautions and advice, 25 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Care and maintenance, 26 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning your appliance Cleaning the detergent dispenser Caring for your appliance door and drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting, 27 Service, 28 Before calling for Assistance 15 Installation GB  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the Washer-dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. [. . . ] B - Based on the damp level of the dry clothes: : slightly damp clothes, easy to iron. Extra dry : very dry clothes, recommended for towelling and bathrobes. Set the drying cycle Table of drying times Fabric type Load type Max. extra dry Wardrobe Iron Cotton , Linen Cotton Terital , Cotton Acrylics Clothing of different sizes 4 4 2 , 5 1 130 130 90 65 120 120 80 60 110 110 70 60 Terry towels Sheets , Shirts Pyjamas , socks , etc. If your laundry load to wash and dry is exceptionally in excess Nylon Slips, tights, stockings, etc. 1 65 60 60 of the maximum load foreseen (see table opposite), perform the wash cycle, and when the programme is complete, divide up the garments and put part of them back in the drum. Dry only Turn the PROGRAMME knob to one of the drying settings desired drying type using the DRYING knob. Depending on the type of fabric, then select the Important: - A spin cycle is carried out during the drying if you have set a cotton programme and a level of ). Dryness (Extra dry , Wardrobe , Iron - The woollen garments drying cycle should only and exclusively be run together with the selection of a specific cycle time (150 - 100 - 60 - 40 minutes). ) is selected by mistake, the appliance will run a If one of the three levels (Extra dry , Wardrobe , Iron drying cycle lasting the MAX time foreseen (150 minutes). - For cotton loads of less than 1 Kg, use the drying programme designed for synthetic fabrics. Press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below; 2. Note: The rapid flashing of the button indicates that the corresponding function cannot be selected for the programme set. Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. Comments Press the button repeatedly until the LED corresponding to the desired delay is turned on. : Once you have pressed the Start/Reset button, the delay can only be decreased if you wish to modify it. Enabled with programmes: All Delay Timer Super Wash This function is incompatible with the RAPID function. 1200-600 23 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. [. . . ] Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently. 2 Caring for your appliance door and drum • Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. Cleaning the pump The Washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump, situated in the lower part of the same. [. . . ]