Hotpoint Ariston ECOT6L 1091, Instructions For Use Manual

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Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights
When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator
light will illuminate.
If the selected function is not compatible with the program-
med wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash
and the function will not be activated.
If a function which is incompatible with another function
selected previously, only the most recent selection will
remain active.
Lid locked indicator light
If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent
it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage, wait for
the indicator light to switch off (it will take about three minutes)
before you open the appliance door.
N.B. If the DELAY TIMER function is activated, the door
cannot be opened; pause the machine by pressing the
START/PAUSE button if you wish to open it.
!
If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes
rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light, this
indicates a problem has occurred (
see “Troubleshooting”
).
How to open and to close the drum
Wash
Rinse
Spin
Drain
End of wash cycle
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
A) Opening (Fig. 1):
Lift the external lid and open it completely.
B) Opening the drum (Soft opening):
With one finger, push the button indicated in fig. 2
and the drum will open delicately.
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.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Turn the washing machine on by pressing the
ON/OFF button. All the indicator lights will turn on for a few
seconds, then only the indicator lights relative to the selected
programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE
indicator light will flash.
2. Load the laundry, close the door and the lid.
3.
Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.
4.
Set the washing temperature (
see “Personalisation”).
5.
Set the spin speed
(see “Personalisation”).
6.
Measure out the detergent and washing additives (
see
“Detergents and laundry”).
7. Select the desired functions.
8. Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button
and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed
manner, in green.
To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing
the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle.
9. At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will
switch on. The LID LOCKED indicator light will switch off,
indicating that the door may be opened. Take out your
laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the
drum dries completely.
Switch the washing machine off by pressing the ON/OFF
button.