User manual BARTSCHER A114242-239

[. . . ] 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 washing machine. Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1. Make sure that the washing machine has not been damaged during the transportation process. If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process. [. . . ] Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner, in green. To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle. At the end of the wash cycle the off, indicating that the door may be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries completely. 5 Wash cycles GB Table of wash cycles Wash cycles Description of the wash cycle Max. Everyday wash cycles (Daily) 90° 60° 40° 40° 40° 30° 40° 60° 40° 40° 60° 40° 30° 30° - 1000 1000 800 800 600 0 600 1000 1000 1000 800 800 800 800 1000 800 1000 800 0 l l l l - l l l l l l l l l l l l l l - l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l - 6 6 4 2 2 1 1, 5 6 6 6 2, 5 2, 5 3 1, 5 6 2, 5 6 2, 5 6 The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. Mix 30': To refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, 4 silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Mix 15': To refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, 5 silk and clothes which require washing by hand). Partials wash cycles A Rinse B Light Rinse C Spin D Light spin E Drain no spin For all Test Institutes: 1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 60456: set wash cycle 6 with a temperature of 60°C. 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40°C. 3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 2 with a temperature of 40°C. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. Wool: Ariston is the only washing machine manufacturer 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 washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. Wash cycle 11 therefore offers complete peace of mind when washing woollen garments in the washing machine (max. 2 3 compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. Compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the start of the wash cycle. Extra compartment 4: Bleach Bleach cycle Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 2, 6. Pour the bleach into extra compartment 4; pour the detergent and softener into the corresponding compartments, then select one of the abovementioned wash cycles. Load balancing system Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. [. . . ] Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part. Using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine (see figure); Cleaning the washing machine The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 1 Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently. [. . . ]