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Instruction booklet
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
GB
GB
Installation, 2-3
English
Unpacking
Remove the transit fixings
Levelling
Water connections
Drainage and electrical connections
Technical details
Washing machine description, 4-5
Control panel
LEDs
Starting and programmes, 6
Briefly: how to start a programme
Programmes table
Personalisations, 7
AVXXF149
Setting the temperature
AVXXF137
Setting the spin speeds
AVXXF129
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 8
Detergent dispenser
Preparing your laundry
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Installation ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for For safety, replace both plastic covers over the holes GB future reference. Should the appliance be sold, trans- left by removing the two bolts. ferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new ! Packaging materials are not childrens toys. owner as to its operation and features. Levelling ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and
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Starting and Detergent and Precautions and Care and Installation Description Programmes Laundry advice Maintenance Troubleshooting Service Drainage connections The first wash cycle GB A. Connect the drain Once the appliance has been installed and before B hose, without kinking it, you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle without to a draining duct or a detergent and no laundry, setting the 90˚C A wall drain fixed at a programme without a pre-wash cycle. height between 65 and 100cm from
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Washing Machine Description Control panel GB FUNCTION ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Programme key buttons LED START/RESET button FUNCTION PROGRESS INDICATOR LEDs LEDs ON/OFF LED PROGRAMME Detergent dispenser knob TEMPERATURE button ON/OFF SPIN SPEED button button Detergent dispenser: TEMPERATURE button: To add detergent and fabric softener (see Detergents To set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see and Laundry). Starting and Programmes). Programme key: ON/OFF button / LED: To consult a straightforward
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Starting and Detergent and Precautions and Care and Description Programmes Laundry advice maintenance Troubleshooting Service Installation LEDs ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK LED: GB If this LED is on, the appliance door is locked to PROGRESS INDICATOR LEDs: prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid These light up to indicate the progress of the selected any damage. Wait for the LED to flash before you programme. When the programme is started the light open the appliance door. corresponding to th
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Starting and Programmes Briefly: starting a programme 5. Set the spin speed (see Personalisation). GB 6. Add the detergent and any fabric softener (see 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the Detergents and Laundry). ON/OFFbutton , for at least 2 seconds. All the 7. Start the programme by pressing the LEDs will light up for a few seconds and the ON- START/RESET button for at least 2 seconds. OFF / DOOR LOCK LED will begin to flash, the 8. When the programme is finished, t
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Starting and Detergent and Precautions and Care and Description Programmes Laundry advice maintenance Troubleshooting Service Installation Personalisation Setting the temperature Functions GB To enable a function: Press the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash 1. press the button corresponding to the desired temperature (see Programme table). function, according to the table below. The temperature can be lowered, or even set to cold 2. the function is enabled when the corresponding wash. LED is i
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Detergents and Laundry How much does your laundry weigh? Detergent dispenser GB 1 sheet 400-500g ! Do not put any items into the drawer, other than 1 pillow case 150-200g detergents designed to be released from the drawer, 1 tablecloth 400-500g as they may cause damage or blockage. 1 bathrobe 900-1200g 1 towel 150-250g 1. Pre-wash detergent compartment. Maximum 200ml powder 1 Woolmark platinum care or 100ml liquid 2 As gentle as a hand wash. 2. Main wash Ariston sets a new standard of superior
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Starting and Detergent and Precautions and Care and Installation Description Programmes Laundry advice maintenance Troubleshooting Service Precautions and advice ! The washing machine was designed and built in Saving energy and respecting the GB compliance with the applicable international safety environment regulations. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read Environmentally-friendly technology carefully. If you only see a little water through you
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Care and maintenance Switching off the electricity Caring for your appliance door and GB drum Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliances water system Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent and also prevent leaks. unpleasant odours from forming. Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Checking the water inlet hose Cleaning Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replac
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Starting and Detergents and Precautions and Care and Installation Description Programmes Laundry advice maintenacnce Troubleshooting Service Troubleshooting One day your washing machine seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go GB through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The washing machine won’t The appliance is not fully plugged into the socket. start? There has been a power failure. The wash cycle won’t
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Service 195045674.00 08/2004 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton Before calling the Service Centre: Spare Parts GB Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre cause harm to one or more persons, could damage closest to you. the machine and could invalidate the spare parts w