Hotpoint-Ariston ARTXL 129: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

 This washing machine was designed and

Saving energy and respecting the

GB

constructed in accordance with international safety

environment

regulations. The following information is provided for

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

General safety

should be used with a full load. A full load instead

 This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on

energy.

 The washing machine must only be used by adults,

in accordance with the instructions provided in this

 The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

manual.

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

 Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

wet or damp hands or feet.

energy.

 Do not pull on the power supply cable when

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

unplugging the appliance from the electricity

them to soak before washing will cut down the

socket. Hold the plug and pull.

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

 Do not touch the drained water as it may reach

programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at

extremely high temperatures.

40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on

energy.

 Never force the porthole door. This could damage

the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

accidental opening.

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

 If the appliance breaks down, do not under any

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

circumstances access the internal mechanisms in

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

an attempt to repair it yourself.

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

 Always keep children well away from the appliance

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

while it is operating.

softener as much as possible.

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

of two or three people and handle it with the utmost

 If you use your washing machine from late in the

care. Never try to do this alone, because the

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

appliance is very heavy.

will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

The Delay Timer option helps to organise your

 Before loading laundry into the washing machine,

wash cycles accordingly.

make sure the drum is empty.

 If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,

Disposal

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

possible in your laundry will save you time and

 Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local

energy in the drying process.

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that

old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

stream. 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.

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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