[. . . ] If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1. Make sure that the washing machine has not been damaged during the transportation process. [. . . ] The spin speed may be progressively reduced by pressing the button, until it is completely excluded (the “OFF” setting). Exception: if the 4 programme is selected, the temperature can be increased up to a value of 90°C. To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. When this option has been activated, the symbol lights up on the display. To remove the delayed start setting, press the button until the text “OFF” appears on the display. Option makes it possible to optimise washing based on the level of soil in the fabrics and on desired wash cycle intensity. Select the wash programme: the cycle will be automatically set to “Normal” as optimised for garments with an average level of soil (this setting is not applicable to the “Wool” cycle, which is automatically set to “Delicate”). For heavily-soiled garments press button until the “Intensive” level is reached. This level ensures a high-performance wash due to a larger quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle and due to increased drum rotation. If you desire bleaching, insert the extra tray compartment (4) into compartment 1. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the “max” level marked on the central pivot (see figure pag. Wool: the wool wash cycle on this Ariston machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for washing wool garments labelled as hand washable provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Ariston is the first washing machine brand to be approved by The Woolmark Company for Apparel Care- Platinum for its washing performance and consumption of energy and water. (M1127) A 4 Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows. 1 3 2 compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. Compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage. Extra compartment 4: Bleach Preparing the laundry • • • Divide the laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry: Durable fabrics: max. 1 sheet 400-500 g 1 pillow case 150-200 g 1 tablecloth 400-500 g 1 bathrobe 900-1, 200 g 1 towel 150-250 g Delicates: use programme 10 to wash very delicate garments having strasses or sequins. To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 10 and set the “Delicate” level from option . We recommend turning the garments inside out before washing and placing small items into the special bag for washing delicates. 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! [. . . ] 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. € The washing machine has a “Auto Clean” programme for its internal parts that must be run with no load in the drum. A quantity 10% the quantity specified for lightly-soiled garments) or special additives to clean the washing machine. To start the programme press buttons A and B simultaneously for 5 seconds (see figure). [. . . ]