Hotpoint-Ariston ARSF 85: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

 This washing machine was designed and

Opening the porthole door manually

GB

constructed in accordance with international safety

In the event that it is not possible to open the

regulations. The following information is provided for

porthole door due to a powercut, and if you wish to

safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

remove the laundry, proceed as follows:

General safety

1. remove the plug from

 This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

the electrical socket

.

2. make sure the water

 The washing machine must only be used by adults, in

level inside the machine is

accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

lower than the door

 Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with

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opening; if it is not, remove

wet or damp hands or feet.

excess water using the

 Do not pull on the power supply cable when

drain hose, collecting it in a

unplugging the appliance from the electricity

bucket as indicated in the

socket. Hold the plug and pull.

figure.

 Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while

the machine is in operation.

 Do not touch the drained water as it may reach

3. using a screwdriver,

extremely high temperatures.

remove the cover panel on

the lower front part of the

 Never force the porthole door. This could damage

washing machine (see

the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent

figure)

.

accidental opening.

 If the appliance breaks down, do not under any

circumstances access the internal mechanisms in

an attempt to repair it yourself.

 Always keep children well away from the appliance

while it is operating.

 The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.

 If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group

of two or three people and handle it with the utmost

care. Never try to do this alone, because the

appliance is very heavy.

 Before loading laundry into the washing machine,

make sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

 Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local

4. pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

figure, until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

position; pull downwards and open the door at the

Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that

same time.

old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

stream. Old appliances must be collected

securely in place before you push it onto the

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

appliance.

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the

product reminds you of your obligation, that when

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or

retailer for information concerning the correct

disposal of their old appliance.

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