Hotpoint-Ariston AVTL 83: Precautions and advice

Precautions and advice

 The washing machine was designed and built in

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

compliance with the applicable international safety

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

GB

regulations. The following information is provided for

the impact on human health and the environment.

your safety and should consequently be read carefully.

The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the

product reminds you of your obligation, that when

General safety

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

collected.

 This appliance has been designed for non-

Consumers should contact their local authority or

professional, household use and its functions must

retailer for information concerning the correct

not be changed.

disposal of their old appliance.

 This washing machine should only be used by

 Disposing of an old washing machine:

adults and in accordance with the instructions

before scrapping your appliance, cut the power

provided in this manual.

supply cable and remove the appliance door.

 Never touch the washing machine when barefoot

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

Saving energy and respecting the

 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

environment

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the

plug out yourself.

Environmentally-friendly technology

If you only see a little water through your appliance

 Do not open the detergent dispenser while the

door, this is because thanks to the latest technology,

appliance is in operation.

your washing machine only needs less than half the

amount of water to get the best results: an objective

 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

reached to respect the environment.

very high temperatures.

Saving on detergent, water,

 Never force the washing machine door: this could

energy and time

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

prevent any accidental openings.

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

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

 In the event of a malfunction, do not under any

energy.

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

 The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

attempt repairs.

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

 Always keep children well away from the

appliance while in operation.

energy.

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during

them to soak before washing will cut down the

the wash cycle.

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

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

 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

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

help of two or three people and handle it with the

energy.

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because

the appliance is very heavy.

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

 Before loading your laundry into the washing

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

Disposal

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

 Disposing of the packaging material: observe local

softener as much as possible.

regulations, so the packaging can be re-used.

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

 Disposal of old electrical appliances

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

possible in your laundry will save you time and

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

energy in the drying process.

that old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

stream. Old appliances must be collected

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