Ariston AVTL62 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

English, 1

AVTL 62

Français, 13

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 3 Technical details, 3

Washing machine description, 4-5

Control panel, 4 How to open and shut the drum, 5 Leds, 5

Starting and Programmes, 6

Briefly: how to start a programme, 6 Programme table, 6

Personalisations, 7

Setting the temperature, 7 Setting the spin cycle, 7 Functions, 7

Detergents and laundry, 8

Detergent dispenser, 8 Bleach cycle, 8 Preparing your laundry, 8 Special items, 8

Precautions and advice, 9

General safety, 9 Disposal, 9 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 9

Care and maintenance, 10

Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 10 Cleaning your appliance, 10 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 10 Cleaning the pump, 10 Checking the water inlet hose, 10 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 10

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

Before calling for Assistance, 12

Installation

 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.

 Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Unpack the washing machine.

2. Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer.

3. Remove the four protective screws and the rubber washer with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.

5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washing machine needs to be moved to another location.

Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure you fasten the shorter ones at the top.

loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Insert seal A into the end of the inlet hose and screw the latter onto a cold water tap with a 3/4 gas threaded mouth (see

figure). Before making the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance's cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

 Packaging materials are not children's toys.

Levelling

Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.

1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or other.

2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness by tightening or

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

 The water pressure at the tap must be within the

values indicated in the Technical details table (on the next page).

 If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact

a specialist store or an authorised serviceman.

Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor;

alternatively, place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater.

 When the washing machine is installed, the main

socket must be within easy reach.

 Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

 The power supply cable must never be bent or

dangerously compressed.

 The power supply cable must only be replaced by

an authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected.

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, setting the 90°C programme without a pre-wash cycle.

 We advise against the use of hose extensions; in

case of absolute need, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, make sure that:  the socket is earthed and in compliance with the

applicable law;

 the socket is able to sustain the appliance's

maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table (on the right);

 the supply voltage is included within the values i

ndicated on the Technical details table (on the right);

 the socket is compatible with the washing

machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.

 The washing machine should not be installed in an

outdoor environment, not even when the area is sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

Technical details

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electric connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Control programmes according to EN 60456 directive

AVTL 82

40 cm wide 85 cm high 60 cm deep

from 1 to 5 kg

Please refer t o the technical d ata plat e fixed to the machine.

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 42 litres

up to 800 rpm

programme 3; temperature 60°C; run with a load of 5 kg.

This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives:

- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments

- 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/CE

Washing machine description

Control panel

TEMPERATURE

knob

LEDs

FUNCTION

keys

ON/OFF

key

LID LOCKED

LED

START/RESET

key

PROGRAMME

knob

Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric softener (see page 8).

LEDs to find out which wash cycle phase is under way. If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left until the programme starts will be indicated (see page

5).

FUNCTION keys to select the functions available. The button corresponding to the function selected will remain on.

TEMPERATURE knob to set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see page 7).

ON/OFF key to turn the washing machine on and off.

START/RESET key to start the programmes or cancel incorrect settings.

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led ,to find out whether the washing machine is on (flashing) and if the lid may be opened (see page 5).

PROGRAMME knob to set the programmes (see page 6). The knob stays still during the cycle.

ON-OFF/LID LOCK led:

If this LED is on, the appliance Lid is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damages, you must wait for the lamp to flash before you open the Lid. .

 The rapid flashing of the ON-OFF/LID LOCK Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates

there is an abnormality (see page 11-12 Troubleshooting).

How to open and to close the drum

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

A) Opening (Fig. 1).

Lift the external lid and open it completely.

B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:

- press the button indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2 lightly downwards, with one hand firmly resting on the doors to prevent them from suddenly opening and hurting your fingers;

- therefore follow the appliance doors along as these unhook and open easily.

C) Loading the washing machine. (Fig. 3).

D) Shutting (Fig. 4).

- close the drum fully by first shutting the front door followed by the rear one;

- then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly housed within the seat of the rear door;

- after the hooks have clicked into position, press both doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not come loose;

- finally shut the external lid.

Leds

The LEDS provide important information. This is what they can tell you:

Cycle phase under way:

During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illuminate on to indicate the cycle phase under way:

Prewash

Wash

Rinse

Spin cycle

Note: during draining, the LED corresponding to the Spin cycle phase will be turned on.

Function keys

The FUNCTION KEYS also act like LEDS. When a function is selected, the corresponding button is illuminated. If the function selected is incompatible with the programme set, the button will flash and the function will not be enabled. If you set a function that is incompatible with another function you selected previously, only the last one selected will be enabled.

Starting and Programmes

Briefly: starting a programme

1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing button . All the LEDS will light up for a few seconds and the ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Led will begin to flash.

2. Load your laundry into the washing machine, add

the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 8) and shut the appliance door.

3. Set the PROGRAMME knob to the programme required.

4. Set the wash temperature (see page 7).

5. Start he programme by pressing the START/RESET button. To cancel it, keep the START/RESET button pressed for at least 2 seconds.

6. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF/ DOOR LOCK Led will flash to indicate that the appliance door can be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to allow the drum to dry thoroughly. Turn the washing machine off by pressing button

Programme table

Type of fabric and degree of soil

Programmes

Wash temperat.

Detergent

Pre-

wash

Was h

Fabric

softener

Bleaching

/option

Bleach

Cotton

Extremely soiled whites (sheets, t ablecloths, etc.)

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Slightly soiled whites and delicate colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.)

90°C    1

90°C  

60°C  

40°C  

30°C  

Delicate/

Traditional

Delicate/

Traditional

Delicate/

Traditional

Delicate/

Traditional

Synthetics

Heavily soiled fast colours (baby linen, etc.)

Delicate colours (all types of slightly soiled garments) Delicate colours (all types of slightly soiled garments)

60°C  

50°C  

40°C  

30°C   33

Delicate

Wool

Very delicate fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)

PARTIAL PROGRAMMES

Rinse  Rinse cycles and spin cycle

Delicate rinse cycle 

Spin cycle

Delicate spin cycle

Draining Draining

40°C  

30°C  

Delicate

Cycle length (minutes)

147

157

Description of wash cycle

Pre-wash, wash cycl e, rinse cycles, intermediate and fi nal spin cycles Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, an ticrease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycl e, rinse cycles and delicate spin cycl

Wash cycl e, rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle

Wash cycl e, rinse cycles, an ticrease or d rai ning cycl e

Rinse cycles, anti- crease or draining Draining and heavy duty spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Notes

For the anti-crease function: see Easy iron, opposite page. The information contained in the table is purely indicative.

Special programme

Daily 30' (programme 9 for Synthetics) is designed to wash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time: it only lasts 30 minutes and allows you to save on both time and energy. By setting this programme (9 at 30°C), you can wash different fabrics together (except for woollen and silk items), with a maximum load of 3 kg.

We recommend the use of liquid detergent.

Personalisations

Setting the temperature

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table on page 6). The temperature can be lowered, or even set to a cold wash (

Functions

To enable a function:

1. press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below;

2. the function is enabled when the corresponding button is illuminated.

Note: The rapid flashing of the button indicates that the corresponding function cannot be selected for the programme set.

Function Effect Comments Enabled with

Super Wash Allows for an

impeccable wash, visibly whiter than a st andard Class A wash.

Easy iron This option reduces

the amount of creasing on fabrics, making them easier to iron.

Extra Ri nse Increases the

efficiency of t he rinse.

When this function is set, programmes 6, 7, 8, 11 and Del i cat e rinse will end with the l aundry lef t to soak (Anti-crease) and the Rinse cycle phase LED wil l f l ash.

- t o conclude t he cycl e, press t he START/RESET button;

- to run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol and press the START/RESET button.

Recommended when t he appli ance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent.

programmes:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

All programmes except for 1, 2, 9, 10 and Draining.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Rinse cycles.

Spin

excl usion

The washing machine will not carry out the spin cycle.

We recommend to you use it when washing garments are dif f i cult to iron.

All programmes except for 11 and draining.

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may

in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment.

Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows.

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)

It is recommended that you place liquid detergent directly into the compartment using the appropriate dosing cup.

compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)

When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exceeding the "max" level indicated. The softener is added automatically into the machine during the last wash. At the end of the wash programme, some water will be left in compartment

3. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more concentrated softeners. Should more than a normal amount of water remain in compartment 3, this means the emptying device is blocked. For cleaning instructions, see page 10.

Preparing your laundry

 Divide your laundry according to:

- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.

- the colours: separate coloured garments from

whites.  Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.  Do not exceed the weight limits stated below,

which refer to the weight when dry:

Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg

Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg

Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg

Wool: max 1 kg

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet 400-500 g

1 pillow case 150-200 g

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g

1 towel 150-250 g

Special items

Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow

case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme 11 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

compartment 4: Bleach

 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may

form too much foam.

Bleach cycle

Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white

fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the "max" level indicated on compartment 4 . To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into

compartment 4 and set the Extra Rinse option

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