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Ariston AWD121 - Dryer Efficiency; Optimizing Drying Performance; Avoiding Overdrying and Foam; Pre-Installation

Ariston AWD121
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Yourwasherdryeroperateson110voltsandhasa 1,300
wattdryer.It willtakea longertimeto dryclothesthana
traditionaldryer(whichoperateson220volts,5,000watts).
However,withthe followingtips,youcan increasethe
1.DOORREMAINSLOCKEDDURINGDRYING:Thedoor
is electronicallykept locked drying cycle, with the
Mode+DoorLocklighton.Thispreventsanystartingand
shuttingthe heater,whichin turnconservesenergyby
trappingtheheat.
2.FABRICSOFTENER:WhentheWashandDrycyclesare
setto runconsecutively,the preheatfunctioncomeson
automatically.Inthis,theheateristurnedonduringthelast
spincycleof the washprogram.In the RegularWash
program,theclotheswillbegettingspunat1,200rpm,while
hotairfromthedryerwillbeenteringthedrumatthesame
time.Whilecentrifugalforcecausesclothesto sticktothe
sidesofthedrum,thehotairwill"bake"themtothesides.It
maytake30minutesormorefortheclothestounstickand
fallintothedrum.USINGLIQUIDFABRICSOFTENERWILL
CAUSETHECLOTHESTOUNSTICKIMMEDIATELY.THIS
HELPSDRYCLOTHESFASTERANDCAUSESLESS
WRINKLES.
3.OVERLOADmNG:The drum has a capacity of
12Ibs.Whilethis is the largestdrumavailableon any
combinationwasherodryer,itissmalbrthanastandardU.S.
washer.Thedrumshouldnotbeoverloaded.Withtoomany
clothes,airflowis reduced,increasingdryingtime. A
maximumof2/3ofthedrumfullofclothesisrecommeded
foridealdrying.
4.OVERDRYING:Thismachineusesacondensingdryer.
inthiscoldwaterisusedtocondensethemoisturefromthe
hot air. Sincethereis noexternalexhaustsystem,the
moistureremainsinthemachine.Frequently,whenitseems
theclothesaredamp,it isactuallytheremainingmoisture
(likedew).Takeclothesoutandwithinafewminutesthey
willbedry.Donotoverdrytheclothes.
5.USELOWSUDSINGDETERGENT:Byusinglowsudsing
detergent,you are preventingsudsfromenteringthe
condensingchamber.Whensudsenterthecondensing
chamber,lintparticlescanclogupthechamberandthefan
blower.Overtime,thisreducesdryingefficiencyandmay
requirethefanblower(impeller)tobecleaned.
Yournewapplianceiscarefullyengineeredproduct.Manytimes
whatappearstobeareasontocallforservice,requiresnothing
morethana simpleadjustmentyoucaneasilymakeinyour
ownhome.
Youwi!!bechargedforaservicecallwhibtheappJiance
is in warrantyif theproMemisnotcausedbydefective
product workmanshipor materiaJscoveredby this
warranty.
Toavoidachargeforanunnecessaryservicecall,andbefore
callingaserviceman,pleaserefertothetroubleshootingsection
forsituationsthatyoucanremedy.Thissectionisincludedon
pages16°17ofthisUseandCareBook.
YourWasheroDryerisfrontloading,withanextralargedoor
openingforeasieraccess.Ithas9washcyclesinaddition
toextra rinseand pre washcycles.
You wiii obviously want to obtain the best possible wash. By
reading and following the instructions in this booklet you wiii
achieve excellent results.
Please, ensure that the instructions are followed, ifyou should
need any further advice or assistance, please, contact the
dealer where your machine was purchased.
This appliance is an automatic washer with a capacity of up to:
12 Ibs.
PREq NSTA LLATJO N
1.The washer must be installed on a strong level floor, and in
protected, dry, and well-ventilated area close to a power and
water supply of sufficient capacity.
2. Installation on Carpet or Wood increases vibrations.
* Carpets oplace on light carpet only.
, Wood - brace floor with screws and place additional sheets
of plywood before installation.
3. Dryer installation and grounding should be done in
accordance with local codes by a qualified installer.
'Installation instructions" are included in your Use and Care
manual for the Installer' s reference.
4. The washer should be plugged into a properly grounded
three (3) prong electrical outlet of 120 Volt, 1300 W, 13 A,
60 Hz. it should not be controlled by a wall switch or pull
cord which might be turned off accidentally.
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