Hotpoint ARTL 63 User Manual
Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
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ARTL 63
FR
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Contents
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Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine
and starting a wash cycle, 4-5
Control panel
Indicator lights
How to open and shut the drum
Starting a wash cycle
Wash cycles, 6
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 7
Setting the temperature
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 8
Detergent dispenser drawer
Bleach cycle
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Care and maintenance, 10
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Caring for your appliance door and drum
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
How to clean the detergent dispenser
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
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Installation
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Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold,
transferred or moved, make sure the instruction
manual accompanies the washing machine to inform
the new owner as to its operation and features.
Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital
information on installation, use and safety.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Unpack the
washing machine.
2. Check whether the
washing machine has
been damaged during
transport. If this is the
case, do not install it
and contact your
retailer.
3. Remove the four
protective screws and
the rubber washer
with the respective
spacer, situated on
the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if
the washing machine needs to be moved to
another location.
Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with
stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting
during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose
carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow
enough room for ventilation beneath the washing
machine.
Electric and water connections
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Insert seal A into the
end of the inlet hose and
screw the latter onto a
cold water tap with a 3/4
gas threaded mouth (see
A
figure).
Before making the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until it
is perfectly clear.
2. Connect the other
end of the water inlet
hose to the washing
machine, screwing it
onto the appliance's
cold water inlet, situated
on the top right-hand
side on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure
you fasten the shorter ones at the top.
Packaging materials are not children's toys.
Levelling
Your machine may make a considerable amount of
noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted
correctly.
1. Install the washing
machine on a flat
sturdy floor, without
resting it up against
walls, furniture cabinets
or other.
2. If the floor is not
perfectly level, compensate for any
unevenness by
tightening or loosening
the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of
inclination, measured according to the worktop,
must not exceed 2°.
3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.
The water pressure at the tap must be within the
values indicated in the Technical details table
(on the next page).
If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact
a specialist store or an authorised serviceman.
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Connecting the drain hose
65 - 100 cm
Connect the drain hose,
without bending it, to a
drainage duct or a wall
drain located at a height
between 65 and 100 cm
from the floor;
Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
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The cable should not be bent or compressed.
The power supply cable must only be replaced by
authorised technicians.
Warning! The company shall not be held responsible
in the event that these regulations are not respected.
The first wash cycle
alternatively, rest it on
the side of a washbasin
or bathtub, fastening the
duct supplied to the tap
(see figure). The free end
of the hose should not
be underwater.
We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is
absolutely necessary, the extension must have the
same diameter as the original hose and must not
exceed 150 cm in length.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the electricity
socket, make sure that:
the socket is earthed and complies with all
applicable laws;
the socket is able to withstand the maximum power
load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical
data table (see opposite);
the power supply voltage falls within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);
Once the appliance has been installed, and before
you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with
detergent and no laundry, using the wash cycle 2.
Technical data
Model
Dimensions
Capacity
Electrical
connections
Water connections
Spin speed
ARTL 63
width 40 cm
height 85 cm
depth 60 cm
from 1 to 5 kg
please refer to the technical data
plate fixed to the machine
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 42 litres
up to 600 rotations per minute
the socket is compatible with the plug of the
washing machine. If this is not the case, replace
the socket or the plug.
The washing machine must not be installed
outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely
dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain,
storms and other weather conditions.
When the washing machine has been installed, the
electricity socket must be within easy reach.
Energy rated
programmes
according to
regulation
EN 60456
programme 7; temperature 60°C;
using a load of 5 kg.
This appliance conforms to the
following EC Directives:
- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
subsequent modifications
- 2002/96/EC
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)
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Description of the washing machine
and starting a wash cycle
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Control panel
ON/OFF
ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on
and off.
WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles.
During the wash cycle, the knob does not move.
FUNCTION buttons with indicator light: used to
select the available functions. The indicator light
corresponding to the selected function will remain lit.
button
WASH CYCLE
TEMPERATURE
knob
knob
FUNCTION
buttons with
indicator lights
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS
indicator lights
LID LOCKED
indicator light
START/PAUSE
button with indicator
light
Indicator lights
The indicator lights provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:
Wash cycle phase indicator lights
Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and
has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one
to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in
progress.
TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the
cold wash cycle (see Personalisation).
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS
indicator light
wash cycle. The illuminated indicator light shows
which phase is in progress.
LID LOCKED indicator light: indicates whether the
door may be opened or not (see next page).
START/PAUSE button with indicator light: starts or
temporarily interrupts the wash cycles.
N.B. To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this
button; the corresponding indicator light will flash
orange, while the indicator light for the current wash
cycle phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the LID
LOCKED
may be opened.
To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was
interrupted, press this button again.
s:used to monitor the progress of the
indicator light is switched off, the door
Wash
Rinse
Spin
Drain
End of wash cycle
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
programmed 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.
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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.
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
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
A) Opening (Fig. 1):
Lift the external lid and open it completely.
B) Then open the drum using both hands as
shown in Fig.2:
- press the button indicated by the arrow in fig. 2
lightly downwards, with one hand firmly resting on
the doors to prevent them from suddenly opening
and hurting your fingers;
- therefore follow the appliance doors along as
these unhook and open easily.
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. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the
ON/OFF button. All indicator lights will switch on for a
few seconds, then they will switch off and the START/
PAUSE indicator light will pulse.
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. Measure out the detergent and washing additives
(see Detergents and laundry).
6. Select the desired functions.
7. 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.
8. At the end of the wash cycle the
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.
indicator light
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Wash cycles
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Table of wash cycles
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Max
Description of the wash cycle
Wash cycles
Special cycles
Sanitizing cycle 90°:
7
Sanitizing cycle 90° (1):
7
Goodnigt cycle:
8
Baby cycle:
9
Shirts
10
Silk /C urtains:
11
Wool:
12
Everyday wash cycles (Daily)
Cotton + Prewash 90°:
1
Cotton:
2
Cotton (2):
2
Coloured Cottons (3):
3
Synthetics resistents:
4
Synthetics delicates:
4
Mix 30':
5
silk and clothes which require washing by hand).
Mix 15':
6
silk and clothes which require washing by hand).
Partials wash cycles
Heavily soiled delicate colours.
For wool, cashmere, etc.
Heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.
Heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.
To refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool,
To refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool,
Extremely soiled whites.
Heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.
Lightly soiled delicate colours.
For garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.
Extremely soiled whites.
Lightly soiled whites and delicate colours.
Heavily soiled resistant colours.
Lightly soiled resistant colours.
temp.
Max.
speed
(°C)
(rpm)
90° 600
60° 600 40° 600 40° 600 40° 600 30° 0 40° 600 -
90° 600 60° 600
40° 600
40° 600
60° 600 40° 600 -
30° 600 -
30° 600 -
Rinse - 600
Spin - 600 - - - 516
Light spin - 600 - - - 2,5 12
Drain no spin - 0 - - - 52
Detergents
Bleach Wash
Fabric
softener
ll l
ll
ll
ll
ll
ll
ll
ll
ll l
ll l
ll l
ll
ll
ll
ll
l
l
-
Max.
load
duration
(kg)
5165
5 139
3288
2 116
269
155
155
5164
5 138
5 123
589
2,5 85
2,5 73
330
1,5 15
536
Cycle
The information contained in the table is intended as a guide only.
For all Test Institutes:
1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 60456: set wash cycle 7 with a temperature of 60°C.
2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 2 with a temperature of 40°C.
3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C.
Specials wash cycles
Sanitizing cycle (wash cycle 7). A high-temperature hygienic wash cycle (over 60°C) which requires the use of bleach.
Pour the bleach, the detergent and the additives into the relevant compartments (see paragraph entitled
Detergent dispenser drawer).
Goodnigt cycle (wash cycle 8). This is a silent cycle which can be run at night, when the electricity prices are lower. The
wash cycle is designed for cottons and synthetics. At the end of the cycle the machine stops while there is still water in
the drum; to spin and drain the laundry press the START/PAUSE button; alternatively the machine will perform the spin
cycle and drain the water automatically after 8 hours.
Baby cycle (wash cycle 9). This wash cycle can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring
that all detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies. The
cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect
of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent.
Mix 30 (wash cycle 5) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (5 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics
together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 3 kg.
Mix 15(wash cycle 6) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (6 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics
together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
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Personalisation
Setting the temperature
Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles).
The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash (
The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the
maximum value set for each wash cycle.
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Functions
The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help to achieve the desired results, every time.
To activate the functions:
1. Press the button corresponding to the desired function;
2. the function is enabled when the corresponding indicator light is illuminated.
Note: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, this signals that this particular function may not be selected in
conjunction with the selected wash cycle.
Super Wash
Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle
duration, this function offers a high-performance wash.
This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, 7, 11, 12,
Easy iron
By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At
the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum.
For the 4, 8, 11 wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking, the EASY IRON and
START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash (orange) and the RINSE phase will remain lit in a fixed manner. To drain the
water so that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button.
This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, , , .
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Extra rinse
By selecting this function, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. It is
particularly useful for sensitive skin.
This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 5, 6,
Spin Cycle Exclusion
The washing machine will not carry out the spin cycle, but rather a drum spin at medium speed to assist water
draining.
N.B. Recommended when washing garments which are difficult to iron.
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This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 11, .
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Detergents and laundry
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Detergent dispenser drawer
Good washing results also depend on the correct
dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't
necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may
in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance
and even pollute the environment.
Open up the detergent
dispenser and pour in
the detergent and fabric
softener, as follows.
compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
It is recommended that you place liquid detergent
directly into the compartment using the appropriate
dosing cup.
compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)
When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid
exceeding the "max" level indicated.
The softener is added automatically into the machine
during the last wash. At the end of the wash
programme, some water will be left in compartment
3. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners
into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more concentrated
softeners. Should more than a normal amount of
water remain in compartment 3, this means the
emptying device is blocked. For cleaning instructions,
see Care and maintenance.
compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with
wash cycles 2, 3, 7,
Pour the bleach into compartment 4; pour the
detergent and softener into the corresponding
compartments, then select one of the
abovementioned wash cycles.
This option is recommended only for very soiled
cotton garments.
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Preparing the laundry
Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from
whites.
Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the
weight of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 5 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 2,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 1 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Garments requiring special care
Shirts: use special wash cycle 10 to wash shirts in
various fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
and minimises the formation of creases.
Silk: use special wash cycle 11 to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special
detergent which has been designed to wash delicate
clothes.
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow
case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 11.
Wool: Hotpoint/Ariston is the only washing machine
manufacturer to have been awarded the prestigious
Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M.0508) by
the Woolmark Company, which means that all
woollen garments may be washed in the washing
machine, even those which state hand wash only
on the label. Wash cycle 12 therefore offers
complete peace of mind when washing woollen
garments in the washing machine (max. load 1 kg)
and guarantees optimal performance.
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum
rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater
than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine
spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively
unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend
small and large garments are mixed in the load.
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