Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents NA Important safety instructions 2-3 NA Important safety instructions Grounding Instructions Safety English, 1 Installation instructions 4-5-6 Unpacking and leveling Minimum Installation Spacing Connecting Water Inlet Drainage Connecting the drain hose Electrical Under Sink Method Technical data Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle 7-8 ARWXF 129 W Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles 9 Table of wash c
Important safety instructions NA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistence for electric current.
Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NA ! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove cover (or back)/no user servicable parts inside. Refer for servicing to qualified services personnel. The model number of this product may be found on the back of the unit; the serial number of the label affixed inside the door and to the back of the unit. You should note the model and serial numbers of this unit in the space provided.
Installation instructions NA ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washer is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features. Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating.
Connecting Water Inlet Floor Standpipe If the water pipes you will be connecting to are new or unused, run the water until clear to remove any debris that could clog the water valve screens or valves before connecting the machine. NOTE: Supply shut-off valves should be easily accessible. ! Wall Standpipe NA A B Important: Water pressure MUST range within the values indicated on the “Technical Data” chart. 1. Screw the cold water fill hose (C blue connector) onto the cold water supply until tight.
• Insert the outlet end of the drain hose into the standpipe, wall or floor drain (Fig. 6). NOTE: The outlet end of the drain hose MUST be at least 20” (50 cm) above the base of the machine. No more than 6” of the drain hose should be inserted into the drain pipe to prevent siphoning. • Use a strap, cable tie, or similar item to hold the hose or the U-Clamp in place. Floor Standpipe Electrical • Machine Voltage/Amperage - 120V, 60 Hz, 4 Amp.
Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Control panel WASH CYCLE PROGRESS NA indicator lights DISPLAY ON/OFF button with indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer DOOR LOCKED TEMPERATURE button indicator light START/PAUSE SPIN SPEED button WASH CYCLE knob FUNCTION buttons with indicator lights button with indicator light CONTROL PANEL LOCK button with indicator light WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN
NA Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Wash cycle phase indicator lights As the WASH CYCLE knob is rotated, the indicator lights illuminate, indicating the stages which will be performed by the machine in accordance with the selected wash cycle. Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.
Wash cycles Wash cycles Table of wash cycles Description of the wash cycle NA Detergents Max. Max. Max load Cycle temp. speed (lb) duration (°C) (rpm) Bleach Wash Fabric softener Essentials cycles Hot Max - Max 2 Cottons Colored: Lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. Warm Max - Max Permanent Press: Normally soiled synthetics or permanent press labelled 3 garments. Warm 800 - 6.6 4 Quick Wash Warm Max - 2.20 Warm 800 - 6.
Personalisation NA Setting the temperature By pressing the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash temperature. (See Table of wash cycles) Wash temperature can be set selecting , “Cold”, “Warm”, “Hot” or 2 in-between positions which correspond to intermediate levels of water temperature (example: the position between “cold” and “warm” is lukewarm). See below for the indication in °C and °F for each temperature position.
Reduced Wrinkles By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of the drum; the REDUCED WRINKLES indicator light will switch on and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash in an orange colour and the phase END will remain lit in a fixed manner. To end the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button or the REDUCED WRINKLES button.
Detergents and laundry NA Detergent dispenser drawer Garments requiring special care Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. Jeans: Turn garments inside-out before washing. Use programme 7. Silk: use special wash cycle 12 to wash all silk garments.
Care and maintenance instructions Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the pump NA The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which requires little maintenance.
Troubleshooting NA Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washing machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. • There is no power in the house. The wash cycle does not start. • The washing machine door is not closed properly.
Service Before calling for Assistance: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”); • Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved; • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate. NA ! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians. Have the following information at hand: • the type of problem; • the appliance model (Mod.
Warranty ARISTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (USA & CANADA ONLY) NA WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This limited one-year warranty (“Warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (the “First Using Purchaser”) of the accompanying Ariston product(s) (the “Ariston Product”).
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE NA All repairs or warranty service must by provided by Ariston or an Authorized Ariston Service Center. To schedule warranty service please call 1-800-356-0766, email service@westlandsales.com. Please remember to provide us with your Ariston Product’s model number and serial number. Please note that a copy of your original purchase receipt showing the purchase date and the vendor’s name and address are required to obtain service under this Warranty.
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