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Precautions and advice
ServiceTroubleshootingPrecautions CareProgrammes DetergentsInstallation Description
 The washing 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 carefully.
General safety
 This appliancen has been designed for non-profes-
 sional use and its function must not be changed.
 This washing machine should only be used by
adults and  in  accordance with the  instructions
provided in this manual.
 Never  touch  the  washing  machine  when  barefoot
or with wet or damp hands or feet.
 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from  the  electricity  socket.  Pull  the
plug out yourself.
 Do not  open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.
 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach
very  high  temperatures.
 Never force the  washing machine  door: this could
damage  the  safety  lock  mechanism  designed  to
prevent  any  accidental  openings.
 In the  event of a malfunction, do  not under any
circumstances touch  internal  parts in order  to
attempt  repairs.
 Always  keep  children  well  away  from  the
appliance while in operation.
 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during
the  wash  cycle.
 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the
help of two or three people and handle it with the
utmost care.  Never  try  to  do  this alone, because
the appliance is very heavy.
 Before loading your laundry into the washing
machine,  make  sure  the  drum  is  empty.
Disposal
 Disposing of the  packaging  material:
observe local regulations, so the packaging can
be  re-used.
 Disposing of an old washing machine:
before scrapping your appliance,  cut the power
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
Environmentally-friendly  technology
If you only see a little water through your appliance
door,  this is  because thanks to the latest Ariston
technology,  your washing machine only needs less
than half  the amount  of  water to  get the best
results:  an  objective  reached  to  respect  the
environment.
Saving  on  detergent,  water,
energy  and  time
 To  avoid  wasting  resources, the  washing  machine
should be used with a full load. A full load instead
of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on
energy.
 The pre-wash cycle  is  only necessary on
extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on
detergent,  time,  water  and  between  5  and  15%
energy.
 Treating stains with  a stain  remover or leaving
them to soak  before washing  will cut  down the
need  to  wash  them  at  high  temperatures.  A
programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at
40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on
energy.
 Use  the  correct  quantity  of detergent  depending
on  the  water  hardness,  how  soiled  the  garments
are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid
wastage  and  to  protect  the  environment:  despite
being biodegradable, detergents do contain
ingredients that  alter  the  natural  balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric
softener as much as possible.
 If you use your washing machine from late in the
afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you
will help reduce the electricity board's  peak load.
The Delay Timer option (see page 7) helps to
organise  your  wash  cycles  accordingly.