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Precautions and advice
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The washing machine was designed and built in
compliance with the applicable international safety
regulations. The following information is provided for
your safety and should consequently be read 
carefully.
General safety
This washing machine should only be used by 
adults and in accordance with the instructions 
provided in this manual.
Never touch the washing machine when barefoot 
or with wet or damp hands or feet.
Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug 
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the 
plug out.
Do not open the detergent dispenser while the 
appliance is in operation.
Do not touch the drain water as it could reach 
very high temperatures.
Never force the washing machine door: this could
damage the safety lock mechanism designed to 
prevent any accidental opening.
In the event of a malfunction, do not under any 
circumstances touch internal parts in order to 
attempt repairs.
Always keep children well away from the 
appliance while in operation.
The appliance door tends to get quite hot during 
the wash cycle.
Should it have to be moved, proceed with the 
help of two or three people and handle it with the 
utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because 
the appliance is very heavy.
Before loading your laundry into the washing 
machine, make sure the drum is empty.
Disposal
Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local regulations, so the packaging can 
be re-used.
Disposing of an old washing machine:
before scrapping your appliance, cut the power 
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
Environmentally-friendly technology
If you only see a little water through your appliance
door, this is because thanks to the latest Ariston
technology, your washing machine only needs less
than half the amount of water to get the best results:
an objective reached to respect the environment.
Saving on detergent, water, energy and
time
To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine
should be used with a full load. A full load instead
of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on
energy.
The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on 
extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save 
on detergent, time, water and between 5 and 
15% energy.
Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving 
them to soak before washing will cut down the 
need to wash them at high temperatures.
A programme at 60˚C instead of 90˚C or one at 
40˚C instead of 60˚C will save up to 50% on 
energy.
Use the correct quantity of detergent, depending 
on the water hardness, how soiled the garments 
are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid 
wastage and to protect the environment: despite 
being biodegradable, detergents do contain 
ingredients that alter the natural balance of the 
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric 
softener as much as possible.
If you use your washing machine between late in 
the afternoon and the early hours of the morning,
you will help reduce the electricity board’s peak 
load. The Delay Timer option (see page 7) helps 
to organise your wash cycles accordingly.
If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer, 
select a high spin speed. Having the least water 
possible in your laundry will save you time and 
energy in the drying process.