[. . . ] Instruction booklet
WASHING MACHINE Contents
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English, 1
EN
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies Technical data
Description of the machine, 4-5
Control panel
Running a wash cycle, 6 Programmes and options, 7
Table of Programmes Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 8
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Detergent Preparing the laundry Washing advice Load-balancing system
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety Disposal Opening the door manually
Care and maintenance, 10
Turning off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser Drum maintenance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose
Troubleshooting, 11 Assistance, 12
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Installation
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Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the machine so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. contains important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. the installation process in the bag containing this booklet.
If positioned on a fitted carpet or a rug, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow room for air to circulate and provide ventilation beneath the washing machine.
Please read this instruction manual carefully it
Connecting the cold water and electricity supplies
Connecting the water inlet hose
You will find the guarantee and other details relating to
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
Before connecting the inlet hose to the cold water supply, allow the water to flow from the tap until it runs clear.
1. [. . . ] 5 60° (Max 90°) 40° 40° 30° 1200 1200 800 800
The wash cycle duration can be viewed on the display.
90° 60°
1200 800
l l
l l
8 3. 5
3. 5 1. 5
The information contained in the table is purely indicative.
Wash options
Super Wash This option should be used for normal soiled cotton loads, in conjunction with other Everyday Programmes to ensure optimum washing results.
It is not compatible with the Fast Wash, Silk,
Wool, Duvets and Partial programmes. Reduced creases If this option is selected, the wash and spin phases will be adjusted accordingly so that fabric creasing is reduced. At the end of the cycle the drum of the washing machine will spin slowly; the Reduced creases and START/PAUSE indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the Reduced creases button. When using the Silk programme, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Reduced creases indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the Reduced creases button.
Extra Rinse This programme increases the efficiency of the rinse phase and ensures that a greater amount of detergent is removed. It is particularly recommended for skin types that are sensitive to detergents. We recommend this programme is used when the washing machine is full or when a large amount of detergent has been used. This option is not compatible with the Fast Wash, Durable Spin, Delicate Spin and Draining programmes. Mini load This function should be used when the amount of laundry is half, or less than half, of the maximum recommended load (see Table of Programmes). This option is not compatible with the Durable Spin, Delicate Spin and Draining programmes.
This option is not compatible with the Wool, Durable Spin, Delicate Spin and Draining programmes.
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Detergents and laundry
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Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk. . . ), its colour, the temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment: although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain elements that alter the balance of nature. We recommend: the use of powder detergents for white cotton garments and for pre-wash phases;
Use only detergents designed for Front Load washing
machines, otherwise too much foam may be produced resulting in poor wash performance and possible damage to the internal components of your machine. Liquid detergents must clearly state Low Suds and be suitable for Front Load Washers. Dosage: Due to their lower water consumption, front loaders do not require as much detergent as top loaders.
The detergent must be measured out into the relevant compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case the Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.
Wool: Ariston is the only washing machine to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition (M. 0508) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of woollen garments, where the label states "hand wash (max. The wool programme offers you only" peace of mind when washing woollen garments with optimal performance. Wool detergents not specifically stating use with front loading machines should be used only in very small quantities (less than stated) as they can cause too much foaming which will reduce washing performance. Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special "Duvets" programme. We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used. To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used in conjunction with the detergent dispenser drawer.
Preparing the laundry
Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the machine.
Divide the laundry according to type of material (the symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure that whites are separated from coloured garments. [. . . ] Replace the kick strip, making sure that the hooks are positioned in the right slots before pushing the panel towards the machine.
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Checking the water inlet hose Drum maintenance
Always leave the porthole door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. If there are any cracks, replace it immediately: the high water pressure used by the wash cycles could cause a cracked hose to split open.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require regular maintenance. However, it may become blocked due to foreign objects (coins, buttons, hair clips, etc) falling into the filter-chamber that protects the pump. This situation will normally be indicated by the "ON/OFF" button blinking and error code "F- 05" appearing on the display above the Spin Speed Button. [. . . ]