User manual HOTPOINT ECOT7D 1492 EU

[. . . ] Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tab using a ¾ gas threaded connection (see figure). Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance’s cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure). The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table (on the next page). [. . . ] Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. 5 Description of the washing machine GB Control panel ON/OFF button CONTROL PANEL LOCK Button SPIN SPEED Button DISPLAY WASH CYCLE SELECTOR Buttons START/PAUSE MEMORY Button button with indicator light FUNCTION buttons DELAYED START Button TEMPERATURE Button ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will not switch off. If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle, this wash cycle will be cancelled. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR buttons: used to set the desired wash cycle (see “Table of wash cycles”). MEMORY button: press and hold the button to store a cycle with your own set of preferences in the memory of the machine. SPIN button : press to reduce or completely exclude the spin cycle - the value is indicated on the display. TEMPERATURE button : press to decrease the temperature: the value will be shown on the display. CONTROL PANEL LOCK button : to activate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally, especially where there are children in the home. If the selected function is not compatible with another function which has been selected previously, the indicator light corresponding to the first function selected will flash and only the second function will be activated; the indicator light corresponding to the enabled function will remain lit. The functions may affect the recommended load value and/or the duration of the cycle. The corresponding indicator light will become green, remaining lit in a fixed manner, and the door will be locked (the DOOR LOCKED symbol will be on). During the wash cycle, the name of the phase in progress will appear on the display. To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine using the START/PAUSE button (the START/ PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in an orange colour); then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again. To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED symbol is switched off the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted. This will be indicated by the text “END OF CYCLE” on the display; when the DOOR LOCKED symbol switches off the door may be opened. If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun, press and hold the button. Load balancing system Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. [. . . ] Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for prewashing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. Compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) It is recommended that you place liquid detergent directly into the compartment using the appropriate dosing cup. ) When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exceeding the “max” level indicated. [. . . ]