Ariston Aqualtis AQ8F 29 U H: Running a wash cycle

Running a wash cycle

WARNING: before you use the washing machine for

Modify the cycle settings.

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the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no

Press the OPTION buttons to customise the wash

laundry, using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash.

cycle in accordance with your own requirements.

 Press the button to activate the option; the

1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the

button.

corresponding indicator light will switch on.

All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the

 Press the button again to disable the option; the

indicator light corresponding to the

button will then

indicator light will switch off.

remain lit in a fixed manner and the START/PAUSE

 If the selected option is not compatible with the

indicator light will flash slowly.

selected wash cycle, this incompatibility will be

2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.

signalled by the flashing of the indicator light and a

Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the

sound alert (3 beeps); the option will not be activated.

maximum load value indicated in the table of wash

 If the selected option is not compatible with another

cycles on the following page.

option that has been selected previously, the indicator

light corresponding to the first option selected will flash

3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the

and only the second option will be activated; the

detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent

indicator light corresponding to the button will remain

into the relevant compartments as described in

lit in a constant manner.

Description of the machine.

7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/

4. CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.

PAUSE button. The corresponding indicator light

5. SELECT THE PROGRAMME. Turn the WASH

remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door

CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB right or left, until you have

locks (the

DOOR LOCKED indicator light

selected the desired wash cycle. A temperature and

illuminates). The icons corresponding to the wash

spin speed is set for each wash cycle; these may be

cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate

adjusted.

which phase is currently in progress.

To change a wash cycle once it has already started,

6. CUSTOMISE THE WASH CYCLE. Use the

pause the washing machine by pressing the START/

relevant buttons on the control panel:

PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and

Modify the temperature and/or spin

press the START/PAUSE button again.

speed.

To open the door during a wash cycle, press the

The machine automatically displays the maximum

START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED

temperature and spin speed values set for the

indicator light is switched off you may open the door.

selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if

Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the

they are compatible with the selected cycle. The

wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted.

temperature can be decreased by pressing the

button, until the cold wash ( ) setting is reached.

8. THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE. This is indicated

The spin speed may be progressively reduced by

by the illuminated text END. The porthole door may

pressing the

button, until it is completely excluded

be opened immediately. If the START/PAUSE indicator

(

). If these buttons are pressed again, the

light is flashing, press the button to end the cycle.

maximum values are restored.

Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the

 Exception: if the Cottons programme is selected,

machine.

the temperature can be increased up to a value of

 If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun,

90°C.

press and hold the

button until the cycle stops and

Set a delayed start.

the machine switches off.

Press the button until you have reached the desired

delay time. During the setting process, the delay time

Bag for quilts, curtains and delicate garments

is shown on the display and the

symbol flashes.

The Aqualtis washing machine makes it easier for you to

After selecting a delayed start time, the fixed

wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in

symbol and the cycle duration will appear on the

complete confidence thanks to the special bag which

display. Press the button once to display the selected

protects the laundry (this is supplied with the machine).

delay time.

We recommend that the bag is used every time you

To remove the delayed start option, press the button

wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made

until the display shows the text OFF; the

symbol

using synthetic material.

will disappear.

 Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed,

the time delay may only be decreased.

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Wash cycles and options

Table of wash cycles

Detergent and additives

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Max.

Max.

Max.

Cycle

Icon Description of the wash cycle

temp.

speed

load

duration

(°C)

(rpm)

Detergent

Fabric

(kg)

Bleach

for wash

softener

Cottons wash cycles

Cottons

with pre-wash

(*) The duration of the wash cycles can be checked

90° 1200

ll

- 8

(Add detergent to the relevant compartment).

60°

Cottons (1):

heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

1200

lll

8

(Max. 90°)

Cottons (1-2):

heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.

40° 1200

lll

8

Coloured

Cottons (3)

40° 1200

lll

8

Shirts

40° 600

lll

2

Jeans

40° 800

ll

- 4

on the display.

Special programmes

Baby:

heavily soiled delicate colours

40° 800

lll

4

Durable

Synthetics

60° 800

lll

4

Delicate

Synthetics

40° 800

lll

4

"Bed & Bath"

for bedlinen and towels.

60° 1200

lll

8

Duvets:

for down-stuffed garments.

30° 1000

ll

- 3,5

Silk:

for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.

30° 0

ll

- 2

Wool:

for wool, cashmere, etc.

40° 600

ll

- 2

Mix 30':

to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for

30° 800

ll

- 3,5

wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand)

Partials wash cycles

Rinse - 1200 -

ll

8

Spin - 1200 - - - 8

Drain - 0 - - - 8

The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as

water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected.

(*) Note: 10 minutes after the START, the machine will recalculate the time remaining until the end of the wash cycle on the basis of the load inside it; this value will then be shown on the display.

For all Test Institutes:

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 2010/1061: set wash cycle

with a temperature of 60°C and 40°C.

2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle with a temperature of 40°C.

3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle

with a temperature of 40°C.

1) Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 60456: set wash cycle with a temperature of 60°C .

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Wash options

Super Wash

drum will rotate slowly; the Easy Iron and START/

This option offers a high-performance wash due to the

PAUSE indicator lights will flash. To end the cycle press

greater quantity of water used in the initial phase of the

the START/PAUSE button or the Easy Iron button.

cycle, and due to the increased wash cycle duration, is

For the Silk

wash cycle, the machine will end the

particularly useful for the

cycle while the laundry is soaking and the Easy

removal of stubborn stains.

Iron indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that

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It can be used with or

the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE

without bleach. If you desire

button or the Easy Iron button.

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bleaching, insert the extra

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tray compartment (3) into

Time Saver

compartment 1. When

If you select this option, the wash cycle duration will be

pouring in the bleach, be

reduced by 30%-50%, depending on the selected cycle,

careful not to exceed the

thereby guaranteeing simultaneous water and energy

max level marked on the

saving. Use this cycle for lightly soiled garments.

central pivot (see figure).

 It cannot be used in conjunction with

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To bleach laundry without

carrying out a full wash cycle, pour the bleach into the

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extra compartment 3, select the "Rinse" cycle

and

activate the "Super Wash" option

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Extra rinse

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By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is

increased and optimal residual detergent removal is

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guaranteed. It is particularly useful for skin which is

Easy Iron

sensitive to detergents. We recommend this option is

By selecting this option, the wash and spin cycles will be

used with a full load of washing, or when a large amount

modified in order to reduce the formation of creases.

of detergent is required.

At the end of the cycle the washing machine

 It cannot be used in conjunction with

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