Ariston ARWXF129W User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

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English, 1

ARWXF 129 W

Contents	NA

Important safety instructions 2-3

Important safety instructions

Grounding Instructions

Safety

Installation instructions 4-5-6

Unpacking and leveling

Minimum Installation Spacing

Connecting Water Inlet

Drainage

Connecting the drain hose

Electrical

Under Sink Method

Technical data

Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle 7-8

Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle

Wash cycles 9

Table of wash cycles

Special wash cycles

Personalisation 10-11

Setting the temperature

Setting the spin speed

Functions

Detergents and laundry 12

Detergent dispenser drawer

Bleach cycle

Preparing the laundry

Garments requiring special care

Load balancing system

Helpful Hints

Care and maintenance instructions 13

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning the washing machine

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

Troubleshooting 14

Service 15

Warranty, 16-17

by Splendide®

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Important safety instructions

		IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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		WARNING - To reduce	the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
		injury to persons when	using your appliance, follow basic
		precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using the appliance.

•Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable, or exlosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

•Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.

•Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Under certain conditions Hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the appliance, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.

This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

•Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture occurs.

•Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is moving.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•Good, safe practices and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. Follow basic precaution.

•Disconnect power to the washer at the circuit breaker

or fuse box, or unplug the machine in an emergency or when servicing required. Have the installer show you and label the proper switch or fuse at the electrical disconnect box.

•The interior of the appliance should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

•Before loading the washer, make sure the drum is empty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistence for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-groun- ding conductor can result in a electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly gounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Safety
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CAUTION RISK

OF ELECTRIC !

SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove cover (or back)/no user servicable parts inside. Refer for servicing to qualified services personnel.

The model number of this product may be found on the back of the unit; the serial number of the label affixed inside the door and to the back of the unit.

You should note the model and serial numbers of this unit in the space provided. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft.

MODEL N.

SERIAL N.

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WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The linghtning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triagle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitu-

te a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the booklet.

Indesit Company offers to his customers products with the ENERGY STAR Label.

This appliance was tested by UL and conforms with both Canadian and U.S. UL safety requirements C ®UL US LISTED and displays their Mark

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Installation instructions

! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place NA for future reference. If the washer is sold, transferred or

moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features.

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1.Remove the washer from its packaging.

2.Make sure that the washer has not been damaged during the transportation process. If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any further with the installation process.

3. Remove the 4 protective screws (used during transportation) and the rubber washer with the corresponding spacer, located on the rear part of the appliance (see figure).

4.Close off the holes using the plastic plugs provided.

5.Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need them again if the washer needs to be moved to another location.

! Packaging materials should not be used as toys for children.

Levelling

1. Install the washer on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or anything else.

2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured in relation to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating.

Minimum Installation Spacing

Recessed Front View

0" *

0" *

	Side View
1"	1" *

This appliance may be installed in a recessed area, closet or alcove. The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum acceptable.

*Additional spacing should be considered for easy installation, servicing and compliance with local codes and ordinances. Installations must conform with the minimum dimensions indicated.

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Connecting Water Inlet

If the water pipes you will be connecting to are new or unused, run the water until clear to remove any debris that could clog the water valve screens or valves before connecting the machine. NOTE: Supply shut-off valves should be easily accessible.

Important: Water pressure MUST range wi-

!	thin the values indicated on the “Technical Data”
	chart.
1. Screw the cold water fill
hose (C blue connector) onto
the cold water supply until
tight.
2. turn on the cold water		H	C
supply and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.
3. Screw the hot water fill
hose (H red connector) onto
the hot water supply until tight.
4. Turn on the hot water supply and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.

Important: Do not use excessive force. Da- ! mage to the couplings can result. The couplings should be tightened by hand; a tool should only

be used if a leak occurs.

Drainage

•Standpipe Diameter/Capacity - Needs a 1 ¼” minimum diameter standpipe with a minimum carry-away capacity of 7 gallons per minute.

•Top of Standpipe - Must be between 25” - 34” high from the bottom of the machine.

•Outlet End of Drain Hose (provided with the unit) - Must be at least 20” above the bottom of the washerdryer. An air break must be available at the standpipe to avoid siphoning. No more than 6” of the drain hose should be inserted into the drain pipe to prevent siphoning.

Connecting the drain hose

It is possible for the water to be discharged into a sink, standpipe or drainpipe, but an air break must be available at a min. 20” height to prevent the machine from siphoning (Fig. 6).

Floor Standpipe	Wall Standpipe	NA
A
	B
A & B = 25" (62 cm) min. / 34" (86 cm) max.		Fig. 4

Standpipe Drain System - Installations require a minimum 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) diameter standpipe with a minimum carry away capacity of 7 gallons (26 liters) per minute.

Wall or Floor Standpipe Drain System - The top of the standpipe must be between 25” (62 cm) - 34” (86 cm) from the bottom of the washer (Fig. 4).

Sink Drain W/ "Y" Branch Tailpiece	Laundry Sink Drain
25" (62 cm) min.
with an air break
	Fig. 5

Sink Drainpipe System - Entry into the sink drain system must be above the trap (Fig. 5). When routing the drain hose through cabinets or walls, use a protective material such as electrical or duct tape to cover sharp edges that could damage the drain hose. Use a suitable clamp to secure the drain hose to the “Y” branch or the disposer. With a sink drainpipe system, you may connect directly:

1)to a disposer by following the manufacturers attachment method.

2)directly to a “Y” branch tail piece (available at most hardware stores).

Important: Make sure that the drain hose is

!not kinked and that water flow is not restricted.

3)Through the floor to a separate trap. The trap must be vented to prevent siphoning. To provide proper venting, install an Air Gap Kit (available at most hardware stores).

4)To the to the faucet using a Faucet Adapter Kit (available separately).

• Use a U-Clamp (provided in your accessories packet) or suitable item to secure the outlet end of the drain hose (pre-installed on the back of your machine).

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• Insert the outlet end of the drain hose into the standpipe, NA wall or floor drain (Fig. 6). NOTE: The outlet end of the

drain hose MUST be at least 20” (50 cm) above the base of the machine. No more than 6” of the drain hose should be inserted into the drain pipe to prevent siphoning.

•Use a strap, cable tie, or similar item to hold the hose or the U-Clamp in place.

Floor Standpipe

U-Clamp

6" max.

25" (62 cm) min. 34" (86 cm) max.

20" (50 cm) min. with an air break

Fig. 6

Floor Standpipe w/ "Y" Branch Tail Piece

Cable tie
"Y" Tail Piece
				20"		(62 cm) min.
This connection MUST be				34"		(86 cm) max.
before drain trap and at		Standpipe
least 20" (50.8 cm) above
the floor where washer will
be installed.

Fig. 7

Under Sink Method

1. Cut the blocked end of the under sink drainage unit.

2. Fix the hooked end supporta minimum of 620 mm from the floor.

3. Use a hose clip clamp to securely attach the grey drainage hose end to the under sink drainage unit using a hose. clamp

Electrical

•Machine Voltage/Amperage - 120V, 60 Hz, 4 Amp.

•Connection - 3-prong plug with 6’ cord is provided with the machine.

•Circuit/Protector - 3-wire single phase, 120V, 60 Hz, AC, on a separate 15 Amp circuit.

Technical Information

Technical data

	Model	ARWXF 129 W
		width: 23.4”” (59.5 cm)
	Dimensions	height: 33.24”” - 33.75”” (84.5 - 85.7 cm)
		depth: 22”” (55.9) cm
	Weight	148 lbs
	Minimum Installa-	Sides: 0””
	tion Clearances	Front / Back: 1””
	Capacity	Washing: 2 to 15 lbs. (1 to 7 kg)
	Electrical	Voltage: 120Volts, 4 A, 60 Hz
	connections
	Water	Max. Pressure: 0.69 MPa (6.9 bar), 100 psi
	connections	Min. Pressure: 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), 7.2 psi
	Max. Spin speed	up to 1200 RPM

Indesit Company offers to his customers products with the ENERGY STAR Label.

This appliance was tested by UL and	C ®UL US LISTED
conforms with both Canadian and U.S.
UL safety requirements and displays
their Mark.

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