Hotpoint-Ariston ARTXF 149: Personalisation

Personalisation

Setting the temperature

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By pressing the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles).

The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ).

The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value

set for each wash cycle.

Setting the spin speed

By pressing the SPIN SPEED button to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle.

The maximum spin speeds available for each wash cycle are as follows:

Wash cycles Maximum spin speed

Cottons 1400 rpm

Synthetics 800 rpm

Wool 800 rpm

Silk drain only

The spin speed may be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting the symbol .

The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed which is higher than the maximum speed

set for each wash cycle.

Functions

The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help to achieve the desired results, every time.

To activate the functions:

1. Press the button corresponding to the desired function;

2. the function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated.

Note: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, this signals that this particular function may not be selected in conjunction with the

selected wash cycle.

Delay timer

To set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle, press the button repeatedly until the desired delay time is displayed (this

may be between 1 hour and 24 hours).

To disable the function press the button until the text is displayed.

N.B. Once you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, the delay time may only be decreased if you wish to modify it.

! This option is enabled with all programmes.

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 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, , , , .

Extra rinse

By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly

useful for sensitive skin.

! This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, , , .

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.

For the 11 wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking, the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indi-

cator 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 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, , , .

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