Precautions and tips – Инструкция по эксплуатации Hotpoint Ariston ARTXD 109

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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 following information is provided for
safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

General safety

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning 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.

• 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

extremely 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

circumstances 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

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 “DELAYED START” 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.

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