Hotpoint-Ariston ECOT7D 1492: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

! This washing machine was designed and constructed in

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the

GB

accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-

product reminds you of your obligation, that when

lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

therefore be read carefully.

collected. Consumers should contact their local

authority or retailer for information concerning the

General safety

correct disposal of their old appliance.

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

Saving energy and respecting the envi-

• This appliance can be used by children aged

ronment

from 8 years and above and persons with re-

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge if they

• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

have been given supervision or instruction

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

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way

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

and understand the hazards involved. Children

energy.

shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by

• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

children without supervision.

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

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

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

damp hands or feet.

energy.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug

them to soak before washing will cut down the

and pull.

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

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

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

ly 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 accidental

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

opening.

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

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

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

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 while

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

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 care. Never

• If you use your washing machine from late in the

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

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.

• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make

The “DELAYED START” option helps to organise

sure the drum is empty.

your wash cycles accordingly.

Disposal

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

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local

possible in your laundry will save you time and

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

energy in the drying process.

• The European Directive 2012/19/EU 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.

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