Ariston A1200WD - Manual (Page 11)

! The 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
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This machine should only be used by adults and
in accordance with the instructions provided in this
manual.
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Do not overload the machine. In addition to
reducing the quality of the wash, this may also
damage your laundry and the machine.
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Never touch the 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 machine door while the appliance
is in operation.
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Do not open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.
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Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very
high temperatures.
● Never force the 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. Do not let children
play with the machine or tamper with the controls.
● The appliance door tends to get quite hot during
the wash cycle.
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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 machine,
make sure the drum is empty.
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In the unlikely event of something not working -
see the Troubleshooting section.
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 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
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To avoid wasting resources, the 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.
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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.
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If you use your machine between late in the
afternoon and the early hours of the morning, you
will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.
Disposal
● Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local regulations, so the packaging can
be re-used.
● Disposing of an old machine:
before scrapping your appliance, cut the power
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
Disposal of old appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), 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.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the
product reminds you of your obligation, that
when you dispose of the appliance it must be
separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.
Precautions and advice
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