Hotpoint Ariston ECOT7D 1491 - Manual (Page 9)

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Precautions and tips
! 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.