Ariston A1237 manual

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    Contents W ASHING MA CHINE Instruction booklet Installation, 2-3 Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Levelling W ater connections Drainage and electrical connections T echnical details W ashing machine description, 4-5 Control panel LEDs Starting and programmes, 6 Briefly: how to start a programme Programmes table P ersonalisation, 7 Setting the t[...]

  • Page 2

    ! Packaging materials are not childr ens toys. Levelling 1. Install the machine on a flat sturdy floor , without resting it up against walls, cabinets etc. 2. Compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet. When adjusting the feet, use a spirit level to check the machine stands level, from side to side and fr om [...]

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    The first wash c yc le Once the appliance has been installed and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle without detergent and no laundry , setting the 90˚C programme without a pre-wash cycle. Models A1637 A1437 A1237 59.5cm wide Dimensions 85cm high 60cm deep Capacity from 1 to 7kg W ash Electric voltage 220/240 V olts 50Hz connect[...]

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    W ashing Machine Description 4 Control panel TEMPERA TURE knob: T o set the temperature or the cold wash cycle ( see P ersonalisation ). ST ART/ST OP button: T o tur n the washing machine on and off. ST ART/RESET button: T o star t the programme or cancel any incorr ect settings. ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK LED: T o find out whether the washing machine is on [...]

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    LEDs: The LEDs provide important information. This is what they tell you: Cycle phase under wa y: During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illuminate to indicate the cycle phase is under way: Note: during draining, the LED corresponding to the Spin cycle phase will be turned on. Function buttons: The FUNCTION BUTTONS also act like LEDs. When a fun[...]

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    6 Star ting and Pr ogrammes 5. Set the spin speed ( see P ersonalisation ). 6. Add the detergent and any fabric softener ( see Detergents and Laundr y ). 7. Start the programme by pressing the ST ART/RESET button for at least 2 seconds. 8. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF / DOOR LOCK LED will flash to indicate that the appliance door can [...]

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    7 The spin speed can be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting symbol . The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed higher than the maximum speed for each programme. Functions T o enable a function: 1. press the button corr esponding to the desired function, according to the table below[...]

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    Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the corr ect dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily make for a more ef ficient wash, and may in fact cause a 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[...]

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    ! The machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read car efully . General safety ● This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions pr ovided in this manual. ● Do not overloa[...]

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    Care and maintenance Switching off the water or electricity ● T urn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliances water system and also prevent leaks. ● Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Cleaning Cleaning the exterior The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance ca[...]

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    T r oub leshooting Prob lem: The machine w on’t start? The wash cyc le won’t start? The machine fails to fill with water? The machine continuousl y fills with water and drains? The machine does not drain or spin? The machine vibrates too muc h during the spin cyc le? The machine leaks? There is too muc h foam? The ON-OFF/DOOR LOCKED LED flashes[...]

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    12 Ser vice Spare P ar ts This appliance is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having a non-authorised person tr y to repair it could cause har m to one or mor e persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty . Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine. The spare parts[...]