Hotpoint-Ariston ECOT7D 1491: Precautions and tips

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Precautions and tips

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 This washing machine was designed and constructed in 

accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-

lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must 

therefore be read carefully.

General safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu-

ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless 

they have been given supervision or instruction concer-

ning use of the appliance by a person responsible for 

their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

• The washing machine must only be used by adults, in 

accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or 

damp hands or feet.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging 

the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug 

and pull. 

• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extreme-

ly high temperatures.

• Never force the porthole door. This could damage the 

safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental 

opening.

• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circum-

stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt 

to repair it yourself.

• Always keep children well away from the appliance while 

it is operating.

• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two 

or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never 

try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make 

sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local 

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.

Saving energy and respecting the envi-

ronment

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine should 

be used with a full load. A full load instead of two half loads 

allows you to save up to 50% on energy.

• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on extremely soiled 

garments. Avoiding it will save on detergent, time, water 

and between 5 and 15% energy.

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them to soak 

before washing will cut down the need to wash them at 

high temperatures. A programme at 60°C instead of 90°C 

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

energy.

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on the wa-

ter hardness, how soiled the garments are and the amount 

of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and to protect the 

environment: despite being biodegradable, detergents do 

contain  ingredients  that  alter  the  natural  balance  of  the 

environment.  In  addition,  avoid  using  fabric  softener  as 

much as possible.

• If you use your washing machine from late in the afternoon 

until the early hours of the morning, you will help reduce 

the electricity board’s peak load. The “Delay Timer” option  

helps to organise your wash cycles accordingly. 

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

high spin speed. Having the least water possible in your 

laundry will save you time and energy in the drying process.