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GB
Precautions and advice The washing machine was designed and built in
compliance with the applicable international
safety regulations. The following information is
provided for your safety and should consequently
be read carefully.
General safety
This appliance has been designed for non-
professional, household use and its functions
must not be changed.
This washing machine should only be used by
adults and in accordance with the instructions
provided in this manual.
Never touch the washing machine when
barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet.
Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull
the plug out yourself.
Do not open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.
Do not touch the drain water as it could reach
very high temperatures.
Never force the washing machine door: this
could damage the safety lock mechanism
designed to prevent any accidental openings.
In the event of a malfunction, do not under any
circumstances touch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs.
Always keep children well away from the
appliance while in operation.
The appliance door tends to get quite hot during
the wash cycle.
Should it have to be moved, proceed with the
help 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 your laundry into the washing
machine, make sure the drum is empty.
Disposal
Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local regulations, so the packaging can
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
environment
Environmentally-friendly technology
If you only see a little water through your
appliance door, this is because thanks to the
latest Hotpoint technology, your washing machine
only needs less than half the amount of water to
get the best results: an objective reached to
respect the environment.
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 water 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 (see page 9) 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.