Hotpoint-Ariston AVTXF 149: Precautions and advice

Precautions and advice

 The washing machine was designed and built in

in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of

GB

compliance with the applicable international safety

the materials they contain and reduce the impact on

regulations. The following information is provided for

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

Saving energy and respecting the

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

environment

 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

Environmentally-friendly technology

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the

If you only see a little water through your appliance

plug out yourself.

door, this is because thanks to the latest technology,

your washing machine only needs less than half the

 Do not open the detergent dispenser while the

amount of water to get the best results: an objective

appliance is in operation.

reached to respect the environment.

 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

Saving on detergent, water,

very high temperatures.

energy and time

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

 Never force the washing machine door: this could

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

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

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

prevent any accidental openings.

energy.

 The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

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

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

attempt repairs.

energy.

 Always keep children well away from the

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

appliance while in operation.

them to soak before washing will cut down the

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during

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

the wash cycle.

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

energy.

 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

help of two or three people and handle it with the

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

the appliance is very heavy.

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

 Before loading your laundry into the washing

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

softener as much as possible.

Disposal

 Disposing of the packaging material: observe local

 If you use your washing machine from late in the

regulations, so the packaging can be re-used.

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

 Disposal of old electrical appliances

The Delay Timer option (see page 19) helps to

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

organise your wash cycles accordingly.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

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

that old household electrical appliances must not be

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

possible in your laundry will save you time and

stream. Old appliances must be collected separately

energy in the drying process.

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