Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129 EU: Description of the washer-dryer and starting a wash cycle

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Detergent dispenser drawer:

 used to dispense 

detergents and washing additives (

see “Detergents and 

laundry”

).

ON/OFF

button: switches the washer-dryer on and off.

WASH CYCLE 

knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du-

ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. 

FUNCTION

buttons with indicator light

: 

used to select the 

available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the 

selected function will remain lit.

TEMPERATURE 

knob: sets the temperature or the cold 

wash cycle (

see “Personalisation”

).

DRYING 

knob: used to set the desired drying programme 

(

see “Personalisation”

).

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/DELAY TIMER 

indicator 

lights:

used to monitor the progress of the wash cycle.

The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in 

progress.

If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time remai-

ning until the wash cycle starts will be indicated 

 (see next 

page).

DOOR LOCKED 

indicator light: indicates whether the 

door may be opened or not

 (see next page)

.

START/PAUSE

 button with indicator light: starts or tem-

porarily interrupts the wash cycles.

N.B.

 To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this 

button; the corresponding indicator light will flash orange, 

while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase 

will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the DOOR LOCKED 

indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened.

To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was inter-

rupted, press this button again.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy sa-

ving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system 

which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is 

detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the 

machine to start up again.

Consumption in off-mode: 0,5 W

Consumption in Left-on: 0,5 W

Description of the washer-dryer  and starting a wash cycle

TEMPERATURE

knob

Detergent dispenser drawer

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/

DELAY TIMER 

indicator lights

FUNCTION 

buttons with 

indicator lights

ON/OFF

button

DRYING 

knob

DOOR 

LOCKED

indicator light

START/PAUSE

button with indicator 

light

Control panel

WASH CYCLE

knob

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Indicator lights

The indicator lights provide important information.

This is what they can tell you:

Delayed start

If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (

see “Per-

sonalisation”

), after the wash cycle has been started the 

indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period 

will begin to flash:

As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and 

the corresponding indicator light will flash:

Once the set delay has elapsed, the flashing indicator light 

will switch off and the selected wash cycle will begin.

Wash cycle phase indicator lights

Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has be-

gun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which 

phase of the cycle is currently in progress.

Note:

 during the “Drain” phase, the indicator light corre-

sponding to the “Spin” cycle phase will illuminate.

Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights

When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator 

light will illuminate. 

If the selected function is not compatible with the program-

med wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash 

and the function will not be activated.

If a function which is incompatible with another function 

selected previously, only the most recent selection will 

remain active.

 Door locked indicator light

If this indicator light is on, the appliance door is locked to 

prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any 

damage, wait for the indicator light to switch off before you 

open the appliance door.

N.B. 

If the DELAY TIMER function is activated, the door 

cannot be opened; pause the machine by pressing the 

START/PAUSE button if you wish to open it.

!

 If the START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) flashes 

rapidly at the same time as the function indicator light, this 

indicates a problem has occurred (

see  “Troubleshooting”

).

Starting a wash cycle

1. 

Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. All the indicator lights will turn on for a few seconds, then 

only the indicator lights relative to the selected programme settings will remain lit and the START/PAUSE indicator light will 

flash.

2.

 Load the laundry and close the door.

3.

 Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.

4.

 Set the washing temperature (

see “Personalisation”).

5.

Set the drying cycle if necessary

 (see “Personalisation”).

6.

 Measure out the detergent and washing additives (

see “Detergents and laundry”).

7.

 Select the desired functions.

8.

 Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed 

manner, in green. To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select a new 

cycle.

9.

 At the end of the wash cycle the

indicator light will switch on. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will switch off, indi-

cating that the door may be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries 

completely. Switch the washer-dryer off by pressing the ON/OFF button.

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Dry

End of wash cycle

DOOR 

LOCKED

indicator light

Note:

 as soon as a drying level 

or time period has been set, 

this indicator light illuminates 

to indicate that the selected 

wash cycle will be followed by a 

drying phase.