User manual BARTSCHER 610834

[. . . ]  Inside the pack containing this manual, you will also find the guarantee and all the details necessary for installation.  If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it is operating, particularly during the spin cycle.  If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washer-dryer. Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose  Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply, run the water until it is perfectly clear. [. . . ] If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the maximum stated load (see adjacent table), perform the wash cycle, and when the cycle is complete, divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum. At this point, follow the instructions provided for a "Drying only" cycle. A cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle. Drying only Use the cycle selector knob to select a drying cycle ( - - ) in accordance with the type of fabric. During the setting process, the delay time is shown on the display and the symbol flashes. After selecting a delayed start time, the fixed symbol and the cycle duration will appear on the display. To remove the delayed start option, press the button until the display shows the text OFF; the symbol will disappear. Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, the time delay may only be decreased. Press the OPTION buttons to customise the wash cycle in accordance with your own requirements. • Press the button to activate the option; the corresponding indicator light will switch on. • Press the button again to disable the option; the indicator light will switch off.  Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam. Wool: Ariston is the only washer-dryer brand to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M. 0508) by the Woolmark Company, which means that all woollen garments may be washed in the washer-dryer, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. The “Wool” wash cycle can be used to wash all woollen garments in the washer-dryer while guaranteeing optimum performance. Bedlinen and towels: use the “Bed & Bath” cycle to wash laundry from all over the house; this optimises fabric softener performance and helps you save time and energy. Stubborn stains: it is wise to treat stubborn stains with solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with pre-wash cycle. Wash & Dry was designed to wash and dry lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle may be used to wash and dry a laundry load of up to 1 kg in just 60 minutes. to achieve optimum results , use liquid detergent and pretreat cuffs , collars and stains. Preparing the laundry Load balancing system • Shake out the garments before loading them into the machine. • Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you separate the coloured garments from the white ones; • Empty all pockets and check the buttons; • Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry. [. . . ] 2 Caring for your appliance drum • Always leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open. Cleaning the pump The washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. [. . . ]