Ariston AW122 - Manual (Page 4)

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Start and Programs
Choosing a program
Plug the washer into the electrical socket.
Sort your laundry according to similar colors,
fabrics and degree of soil. For best results,
do not load more than the maximum capacity:
Fabric Maximum Load
Cottons 12 lbs.
Synthetics 6 lbs.
Delicate Fabrics 5 lbs.
Wools 3 lbs.
Bathrobes 5 lbs.
3. Open the door. Load the machine and make sure
the items are not in the way of the door seal.
4. Close the door.
5. Choose the wash program by checking the
Programs table (see Preset Washing Programs)
as well as the fabric care tags found on your
clothing.
Select a washing cycle by rotating the
PROGRAMS dial clockwise.
Set the wash water temperature with the
TEMPERATURE knob.
Set the high spin speed with the
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SPIN SPEED knob.
To further customize the program, press
one of the four WASH OPTIONS buttons
(see Washing Options).
6. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry aids
(see Dispenser drawer).
Note: If your previous washing machine was a
top-loader, initial loads may require little to no
detergent. Old detergent trapped in the clothes
will be released during the tumble action.
7. Close the dispenser drawer.
8. Press the ON-OFF button (in) to begin.
During the washing program, you cannot open
the door.
9. When the cycle is complete, wait for the DOOR
LOCK Light to extinguish. Open the door and
take your laundry out.
10. Unplug the washer.
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Light What it means... Note
DOOR LOCK Indicates when the
door is locked
Light ON = Locked
Light OFF = Unlocked •
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The door will stay locked for
up to 2 minutes after the
program is completed
NEVER attempt to open the
door when the DOOR LOCK
light is ON
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ON-OFF Indicates the status
of the washer
Slow Flash = Ready; awaiting
instructions
Solid Light = Program
accepted; in operation
Quick Flash = Program
competed, but door still
locked
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This washer can perform self-
diagnostics in the event of a
problem. If needed, this light
will indicate a fault code by
displaying a specific series of
blinking lights.
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Lights
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