Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE Contents
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English
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Installation, 14-15
Unpacking and levelling, 14 Electric and water connections, 14-15 The first wash cycle, 15 Technical details, 15
Washing machine description, 16-17
Control panel, 16 Display, 17
Starting and Programmes, 18
Briefly: how to start a programme, 18 Programme table, 18
Personalisations, 19
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Setting the temperature, 19 Setting the spin cycle, 19 Options, 19 Detergent dispenser, 20 Bleach cycle, 20 Preparing your laundry, 20 Special items, 20 Cashmere Platinum, 20
Detergents and laundry, 20
Precautions and advice, 21
General safety, 21 Disposal, 21 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 21
Care and maintenance, 22
Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 22 Cleaning your appliance, 22 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 22 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 22 Cleaning the pump, 22 Checking the water inlet hose, 22
Troubleshooting, 23 Service, 24
Before calling for Assistance, 24
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Installation
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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. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. [. . . ] The selected options can be seen on the display, as they are bordered by a frame. Programmes Detergents Precautions
Option
Effect Delays the start of the wash by up to 24 hours. bleaching cycle designed to remove the toughest stains. This option reduces the amount of creasing on fabrics, making them easier to iron. Allows for an impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a standard Class A wash. Cuts the duration of the wash cycle by 30%. Please remember to pour the bleach into extra compartment 4 (see page 8). This option is incompatible with the EASY IRON option. When this option is set, programmes 6, 7, 8, 11 will end, with the laundry left to soak (Anti-crease) and the EASY IRON button flashes: - to conclude the cycle, press the START/RESET button or the EASY IRON button; - to run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol and press the START/RESET button. This option is incompatible with the BLEACHING option. Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , and Rinse cycles. Service
Extra Rinse
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Detergents and laundry
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Detergent dispenser
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. 2 3
The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. mAX
Cashmere Platinum
As gentle as a hand wash. Ariston is the only washing machine to have obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care mark of recognition (M. 0303) from The Woolmark Company, which certifies the machine washing of all woollen garments, even those whose label states "hand wash only" . The "Wool" programme therefore offers you complete peace of mind when washing all woollen garments, with great performance guaranteed every time. MAX
To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into extra compartment 4 and set the Rinse programme (for Cotton fabrics) or delicate Rinse (for Synthetic fabrics). To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the detergent and fabric softener, set the desired programme and enable the Bleaching option (see page 19). 20
Precautions and advice
The washing machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations. [. . . ] Â The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see page 15). Â The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 15). Â The wall drainage system doesn't have a breather pipe. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and call for Assistance. [. . . ]