Ariston ARTXF 149: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

! This washing machine was designed and

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the

GB

constructed in accordance with international safety

product reminds you of your obligation, that when

regulations. The following information is provided for

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

collected. Consumers should contact their local

authority or retailer for information concerning the

General safety

correct disposal of their old appliance.

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

Saving energy and respecting the

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

environment

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

should be used with a full load. A full load instead

Children should be supervised to ensure that they

of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on

do not play with the appliance.

energy.

• The washing machine must only be used by adults,

in accordance with the instructions provided in this

• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

manual.

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with

energy.

wet or damp hands or feet.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

unplugging the appliance from the electricity

them to soak before washing will cut down the

socket. Hold the plug and pull.

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at

• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach

40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on

extremely high temperatures.

energy.

• Never force the porthole door. This could damage

the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

accidental opening.

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

circumstances access the internal mechanisms in

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

an attempt to repair it yourself.

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

• Always keep children well away from the appliance

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

while it is operating.

softener as much as possible.

• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group

• If you use your washing machine from late in the

of two or three people and handle it with the utmost

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

care. Never try to do this alone, because the

will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

appliance is very heavy.

The “Delay Timer” option helps to organise your

• Before loading laundry into the washing machine,

wash cycles accordingly.

make sure the drum is empty.

• If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,

Disposal

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

possible in your laundry will save you time and

• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local

energy in the drying process.

regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that

old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

stream. Old appliances must be collected

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

the impact on human health and the environment.

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