Hotpoint Ariston ECOT7L 1051 EU A User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

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ECOT7L 1051

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data

Care and maintenance, 4

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

Precautions and tips, 5

General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment

Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 6-7

Control panel Indicator lights How to open and shut the drum Starting a wash cycle

Wash cycles, 8

Table of wash cycles

Personalisation, 9

Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent dispenser drawer Bleach cycle Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

Installation

! 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 lo-

cation. 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

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°.

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. Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tab using a ¾ gas threaded connection (see figure). Before performing 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).

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.

! Never use hoses that have already been used.

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;

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.

! Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! 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

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 details

! 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 va-

lues indicated in the Technical data table (see

opposite);

• the socket is compatible with the plug of the

washing machine. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electric connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Test wash cycles in accordance with directives 1061/2010 and 1015/2010.

ECOT7L 1051

40 cm wide 85 cm high 60 cm deep

from 1 to 6 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 1000 rpm

Programme 2: Cotton standard 60°C; Programme 3: Cotton standard 40°C.

! 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.

This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives:

- 2004/108/CE (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/CE

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it

and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to

prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Disassembly:

Press lightly on the large button on the front of the detergent dispenser and pull it upwards (fig. 1).

Cleaning:

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3)

using an old toothbrush and, once the pair of

siphons inserted in the top of compartments

1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled out, check

whether the same are not clogged and then

rinse them.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

Reassembly:

Do not forget to reinsert the pair of siphons into the special housings and then to replace the dispenser into its seat, clicking it into place (fig. 4, 2 and 1).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Precautions and tips

! 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 can be used by children aged

from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• 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 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 regu-

lations so that the packaging may be re-used.

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 “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.

• 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.

Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle

Control panel

SPIN SPEED

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.

TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see “Personalisation”).

button

WASH CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

knob

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/ DELAY TIMER indicator lights

knob

START/PAUSE

FUNCTION

butto ns with indicator lights

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again.

Consumption in off-mode: 0,5 W Consumption in Left-on: 0,5 W

button with indicator light

LID LOCKED

indicator light

Indicator lights

The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you:

SPIN SPEED knob: sets the spin speed or exclude the spin cycle completely (see “Personalisation”).

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/DELAY TIMER

light

s: used to monitor the progress of the wash cycle. The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in progress. If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time remaining until the wash cycle starts will be indicated (see next page).

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 indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press this button again.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which

indicator

Delayed start

If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Personalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the

indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash:

As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and the corresponding indicator light will flash:

Once the set delay has elapsed, the flashing indicator light will switch off and the selected wash cycle will begin.

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.

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.

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

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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. 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.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Wash cycles

Table of wash cycles

Detergents

Description of the wash cycle

Wash cycles

Essentials cycles

Cotton + Prewash: extremely soiled whites.

Cotton Standard 60° (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant

colours.

Cotton Standard 40° (2): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours.

Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours.

Synthetics (3): lightly soiled resistant colours.

Mix 15’: to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable

for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand).

Special cycles

Goodnight cycle: lightly soiled delicate colours.

Shirts

Silk/Curtains: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.

Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc. 40° 800 -

Eco cycles

Cotton Standard 20°: lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 20° 1000 -

11 Cottons

12 Synthetics

13 Fast Wash

Partials wash cycles

Rinse - 1000 - -

Spin - 1000 - - - - 7 - - - 16’

Pump out - 0 - - - - 7 - - - 2’

The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected.

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle 2 with a temperature of 60°C.

This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 60°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

2) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C.

This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments which can be washed at 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.

For all Test Institutes:

2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C.

3) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 4; with a temperature of 40°C.

Max.

temp.

(°C

90° 1000

60°

(Max. 90°)

40° 1000 -

60° 800 -

40° 800 -

30° 800 -

40° 800 -

40° 600 -

30° 0 -

Cold

Water

Cold

Water

Cold

Water

Mix 15’(wash cycle 5) 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 (5 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. Goodnigt cycle (wash cycle 6). 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. Cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 10) ideal for heavily soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.

Eco cycles

The Eco Cycles assure energy saving by eliminating the need of heating water and it’s an advantage both to your energy bill and the environment! These innovative Eco programmes (Cotton 11, Synthetics 12 and Fast Wash 13) are available for various fabrics and different quantity of garment; they have been designed to guarantee a high cleaning action even at low temperature and can be used for lightly to medium soiled loads. Eco Cycles give the best results thanks to an intensified wash action, water optimization and are carried out in the same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing results with Eco Cycles we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent.

Max.

speed

(rpm)

1000 -

800 -

Pre-

Wash

wash

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ach

- 7 62 1,92 67 160’

7 62 1,24 52,5 205’

7 62 1,04 68 195’

3 44 0,85 39 110’

3 44 0,5 39 100’

- 1,5 71 0,08 29 15’

4 - - - 280’

2 - - - 80’

- 1 - - - 55’

- 1 - - - 65’

7 - - - 180’

- 7 62 0,10 51 85’

- 2,5 48 0,07 27 70’

- 2,5 71 0,04 34 30’

7 - - - 36’

pness %

Max. load (Kg)

Residual dam-

Energy consum-

ption kWh

Total water lt

Cycle duration

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