Ariston AV 102: Precautions and advice

Precautions and advice

 The washing machine was designed and built in

 Disposing of an old washing machine:

GB

compliance with the applicable international safety

before scrapping your appliance, cut the power

regulations. The following information is provided for

supply cable and remove the appliance door.

your safety and should consequently be read carefully.

Saving energy and respecting the

General safety

environment

 This appliance has been designed for non-

Environmentally-friendly technology

professional, household use and it's functions

If you only see a little water through your appliance

must not be changed.

door, this is because thanks to the latest Ariston

technology, your washing machine only needs less

 This washing machine should only be used by

than half the amount of water to get the best

adults and in accordance with the instructions

results: an objective reached to respect the

provided in this manual.

environment.

 Never touch the washing machine when barefoot

Saving on detergent, water,

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

energy and time

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

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

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the

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

plug out yourself.

energy.

 Do not open the detergent dispenser while the

 The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

appliance is in operation.

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%

 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

energy.

very high temperatures.

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

 Never force the washing machine door: this could

them to soak before washing will cut down the

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

prevent any accidental openings.

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

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

 In the event of a malfunction, do not under any

energy.

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

attempt repairs.

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

 Always keep children well away from the

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

appliance while in operation.

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

the wash cycle.

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

softener as much as possible.

 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

help of two or three people and handle it with the

 If you use your washing machine from late in the

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

the appliance is very heavy.

will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

 Before loading your laundry into the washing

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

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

possible in your laundry will save you time and

Disposal

energy in the drying process.

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 Disposing of the packaging material:

observe local regulations, so the packaging can

be re-used.

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