Hotpoint-Ariston AVTL 83: Washing machine description

Washing machine description

Control panel

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SPIN SPEED

TEMPERATURE

knob

knob

ON/OFF

key

LID LOCKED

LED

LEDs

START/RESET

key

FUNCTION

PROGRAMME

keys

knob

Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric

TEMPERATURE knob to set the temperature or the

softener (see page 8).

cold wash cycle (see page 7).

LEDs to find out which wash cycle phase is under way.

ON/OFF key to turn the washing machine on and

If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left

off.

until the programme starts will be indicated (see page

5).

START/RESET key to start the programmes or

cancel incorrect settings.

SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed or exclude

the spin cycle completely (see page 7).

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led ,to find out whether the

washing machine is on (flashing) and if the lid may be

FUNCTION keys to select the functions available. The

opened (see page 5).

button corresponding to the function selected will

remain on.

PROGRAMME knob to set the programmes

(see page 6).

The knob stays still during the cycle.

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led:

If this LED is on, the appliance Lid is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damages,

you must wait for the lamp to flash before you open the Lid.

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 The rapid flashing of the ON-OFF/LID LOCK Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates

there is an abnormality (see page11).

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How to open and to close the drum

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A) Opening (Fig. 1).

Lift the external lid and open it completely.

B) Then open the drum using both hands as

shown in Fig. 2:

- press the button indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2

lightly downwards, with one hand firmly resting on

the doors to prevent them from suddenly opening

and hurting your fingers;

- therefore follow the appliance doors along as these

unhook and open easily.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

C) Loading the washing machine. (Fig. 3).

D) Shutting (Fig. 4).

- close the drum fully by first shutting the front door

followed by the rear one;

- then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly

housed within the seat of the rear door;

- after the hooks have clicked into position, press both

doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not

come loose;

- finally shut the external lid.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Leds

The LEDS provide important information.

Function keys

This is what they can tell you:

The FUNCTION KEYS also act like LEDS.

When a function is selected, the corresponding button

is illuminated.

Cycle phase under way:

If the function selected is incompatible with the

During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illuminate

programme set, the button will flash and the function

on to indicate the cycle phase under way:

will not be enabled.

If you set a function that is incompatible with another

Prewash

function you selected previously, only the last one

selected will be enabled.

Wash

Rinse

Spin cycle

Note: during draining, the LED corresponding to the

Spin cycle phase will be turned on.

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