Auto dose system – Hotpoint Ariston AQLF8F 292 U User Manual

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Introduction

This washing machine is

equipped with two tanks: one

for liquid detergent (either

concentrated or diluted) with

a capacity of approx. 5.5 l

and another for liquid fabric

softener (either concentrated

or diluted) with a capacity of

approx. 3.5 l (see picture).

Check the detergent/fabric

softener box to verify whether

it is diluted or concentrated

detergent. The automatic

dosing system intakes the

correct amount of detergent and fabric softener from the

tanks for each type of load and at the right time,

guaranteeing optimal washing results without wastage.

The amount of detergent/fabric softener can be modified

manually by pressing the DETERGENT and FABRIC

SOFTENER buttons (refer to "Modifying pre-set

parameters"). If you prefer, the washing machine can

also be used in the "traditional" mode, i.e. by adding the

detergent in the dispenser; the machine will automatically

detect the detergent and will not use the tanks.
Detergent dispenser
"Traditional" mode.
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer up to the first

stop point to add the detergent (either liquid or powder

detergent), bleach or other additives (e.g. whiteners) and

the pre-wash detergent for washing in the "traditional"

mode (refer to "Traditional mode).
"Auto Dose System mode.

In order to fill the detergent

and fabric softener tanks,

the detergent dispenser

drawer must be fully

extracted: open the dispenser

drawer up to the first stop

point then press the lever (A)

and open up to the second

stop point, making sure that

it is fully extracted. Avoid

moving the dispenser drawer during filling operations.

Once the tanks have been filled (refer to "Filling the tanks"),

the machine can run up to 40 cycles before the detergent

finishes (*).
First-time use
Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF

button. The first wash cycle must be carried out without

laundry and by adding detergent in the detergent

dispenser (refer to "Traditional mode); set the

programme " " (Cotton 90°) without pre-wash and

without filling the tanks.

Filling the tanks:
Open the detergent dispenser drawer in the "Auto Dose

System" mode (refer to "Detergent dispenser").

Slowly pour the detergent (B) and fabric softener (C)

until the tanks are completely filled (see picture).

To avoid exceeding the maximum capacity, a buzzer

(beep) will sound with growing intensity to signal the level

and 3 long beeps will sound once the tank is completely

full.

Start the wash cycle immediately after filling the tanks to

ensure that the dispenser is properly cleaned.The

respective icons (for the detergent) and (for the

fabric softener) will light up gradually to signal the level.

The filling time depends on the density of the product.

Very dense products will take longer to fill.
Close the detergent dispenser drawer only once the

compartments are completely empty.
Select the density of the detergent added (either

concentrated or liquid) by pressing the appropriate

button .
The machine will store the selection.

If no option is selected, the detergent intake option will

be pre-set to "diluted".
Use button to set the amount of fabric softener that

will be automatically extracted by the machine:
1) If concentrated softener is used, we recommend

selecting the first level ( with one bar) and, if

necessary, stepping up by a single position ( with 2

bars) to increase detergent intake.

2) If diluted softener is used, we recommend setting level

3 ( with 3 bars) and to then either increase/decrease

the amount of fabric softener to be extracted.

3) To exclude the use of fabric softener, press until

the bars disappear (also refer to "Modifying pre-set

parameters").

Auto Dose System

(*)

with an average load of 4 kg, 40°C Cotton programme, "medium" water

hardness level and dirt level set to 3.