AW 149
User guide
WASHING MACHINE
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English,1
AW 149
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Español, #
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Français, 49
Contents
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Description, 2
Important Safety Instructions, 3-4
Your safety and that of your family
Warnings about installation
Technical details
Unpacking, Installation, 5-6-7-8-9
Unpacking and levelling
Remove the shipping bolts
Water and Electric connections
Final Checklist
Washing Machine Description
and Option Modifiers, 10-11
Control panel
Washing Options
Variable spin
Variable temperature
Programs, 12
Program table
Detergent Dispenser and Tips, 13
Detergent dispenser
Before washing
Starting a Wash Program
and Washcare Tips, 14-15-16-17-18
Laundry preparation
Typical wash loads and laundry preparation
Washcare tips and understanding fabric care labels (symbols)
Operating the washing machine
Stain removal chart
Care and Maintenance, 19
Switching off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the machine
Cleaning the door bowl
Checking the water inlet hose
Drum maintenance
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Troubleshooting, 20-21
Service, 22
Before calling for Assistance
Warranties, 23
Ariston Statement of Warranties
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Description
Control panel
(
Varies by Model)
Dispenser drawer
Front adjustable feet
Interlocking door
and release lever
Hooked end support
Plumbing indicator line
Please record the Model number and
Serial number of your machine located
behind the door for future reference.
Hot and Cold water
inlet points
Drainage hose
Power cord
Two shipping bolts under
the plastic covers !
BOTH must be removed BEFORE
you use your machine (see page 6)
! The machine was designed and built in
compliance with the appliance international
safety regulations.
The following information is provided for your
safety and should consequently be read
carefully.
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Back feet
Important Safety Instructions
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Ariston washing machine. This is a highly sophisticated engineered product that
will give you many years of satisfaction. Please spend a few moments reading the Owner Manual. This will
show you ways to best utilize your valuable purchase
Save these instructions
Your washing machine has been built in compliance with the strictest international
safety regulations, to protect you and all your family
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using
your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that
can support the weight.
3. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never
plug the appliance cord into a receptable which is not
grounded adequately and in accordance with local and
national codes. See installation instructions for grounding
this appliance.
4. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
- 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 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.
- 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 a washing machine, 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.
- To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop
heads and the like which have traces of any flammable
substances, such as vegetable oil, petroleum based
oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc. must not be placed in
the washing machine. These items may contain some
flammable substances after laundering, which may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
5. Always be sure to unplug the washing machine
from the electrical supply before attempting any service.
6. Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet hands.
7. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use
an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washing
machine to the electrical power supply.
8. Caution when draining hot water.
9. The washing machine must only be used for its intended
purpose.
10. Make sure that all water connections to the washing
machine have shut-off valve(s) and that they are readily
accessible. Close the washing machine shut-off valve(s) at
the end of each wash day.
Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to assure
that they are tight and not leaking.
11. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
12. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door.
13. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is
moving.
14. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
15. Do not tamper with controls.
16. 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.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to reduce static
unless recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric
softener product.
18. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
19. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioraton
over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
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Technical details
Model AW 149
Dimensions
Capacity
Electric
connections
Water
connections
Spin speed
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23.4" (59.5 cm) wide
33.4" (85 cm ) high
23.6" (60 cm ) deep
from 2 to 15 L bs (7 kg)
voltage 1 20 Volts 60 Hz
maximum pressure 100 psi (689.6 kPa)
minimu m pres sure 20 psi (137.9 kPa)
drum capacity 54 litres
up to 1400 rpm
Th is app liance w as tested by UL
and conform s with bo th Canadian
and U.S. UL s afety requ iremen ts
and displays their Mark
Indesit Com pany offer their
cus tomers products w ith the
ENER GY STAR Label
RECESSED, CLOSET AND ALCOVE
INSTALLATION (Instructions)
The machine 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 in compliance with local codes
or ordinances.
Other installation must use the minimum dimensions
indicated .
Minimum
installation
spacing
* Additional clearances
for wall, door and floor
moldings maybe required.
As a result of technological progress, the manufacturer reserves the right to make any improvements to its
appliances without giving prior notice to its clientele.
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Unpacking
! Keep this instruction book on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it you when you move, and
should you sell this appliance or pass it on to an other party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with
the appliance so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the works.
Unpacking
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1. Using scissors, cut
carefully along one
corner post to remove
the film.
2. Open the door, check
inside the drum and
remove the
accessories bags.
! Retain all packaging
material until
installation is
complete.
5. Remove the polystyrene
base.
! IMPORTANT check
when unpacking
your machine:
! This is the part of the
polystyrene base and should
have stayed intact when
you removed the base.
If it has broken off and is still
in the machine
it while the machine is still
laying on its side on the top
cap.
remove
3. Lift of the polystyrene
top cap and remove the
four corner posts.
4. Carefully lay the left side
of the machine down
onto the top cap.
! We reccomend that
a second person help
to raise and lower
the machine.
7. Stand the machine
upright.
Protect the environment
Please dispose of the
packaging material carefully
and considerately.
! Continue to read the rest
of these instructions
carefully; the following
pages contain important
information on installation
and troubleshooting.
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Remove the Shipping Bolts
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions to remove the 2
shipping bolts (see Description
for location). Situated on one
either side of the rear panel,
BOTH shipping bolts MUST be
removed before use.
! Failure to do so may cause
damage to your machine.
It is important the transit bolt and
spacer (see pic) come out intact.
1. Use a crosshead screwdriver
to remove the yellow plastic
covers.
Location
Where you install your machine will affect its performance:
! For your safety and to comply with electrical
regulations, seek professional advice if you want to install
your machine in a bath or shower room.
Make sure that the electrical socket and water taps are
easily accessible. You should switch off the machine's
electrical and water supplies when you are not using
it for extended periods.
Make sure that you allow enough space for the
machine. Select a space at least 23.6 (60 cm) wide,
23.6 (60 cm) deep and 33.4 (85 cm) high. Also
leave enough space to open the door fully, so that you
can load and unload it easily.
Where possible, the machine should be positioned on
a solid floor to minimise vibration.
Take care when you move the machine not to rip any
floor coverings. The weight of the machine may cause
indentations in some floor coverings.
2. Unscrew the bolt using a 13
mm wrench.
3.
STOP when 3 threads can be
seen.
4. Hold, slide sideways and pull to
remove.
5. For safety, replace both yellow plastic covers over the
holes left by removing the two bolts.
Did you know?
Levelling
Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not
adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level.
! The machine should be levelled from side to side and
from front to back.
1. Move your machine into its final location.
- Take care not to trap or kink the hoses.
2. Turn one or both front feet counter-clockwise by hand
until the feet cannot be turned any more.
When adjusting the feet, use a spirit level to check the
machine stands level, from side to side and from front to
back.
The spring on each foot will stop
them coming loose.
! 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 machine.
! Packaging materials are
not children's toys.
the shipping bolts are fitted to ensure that your machine is undamaged during delivery.
...both of the shipping bolts must be removed before using the machine, not doing so will lead to
excessive vibration, movement of the machine and could eventually lead to internal damage.
...the majority of problems with noisy machines are due to the shipping bolts not being removed,
closely followed by the feet not being adjusted correctly to level the machine.
...you will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by
incorrect installation or misuse.
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Installation
Water Connection
Caution
1. The washing machine must only be operated
with cold and hot (max. 140°F//60°C) tap water.
Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of an
unpressured hot-water boiler.
2. To prevent water damage, the hot and cold water
valves should be accessible when the washer is in
place and should always be turned off when the
washer is not in use.
! Remember: please use the new hoses supplied,
fitted to the machine. Old hoses may cause leaks due
to worn out washers or may be split due to water
pressure.
Connecting the water inlet hoses
Included in the accessories supplied with the machine
are 2 inlet hoses and 4 rubber washers. The straight end
of these hoses should be connected to the supply.
The 90° angled end of these hoses should be connected
to the inlet valves on the back of the machine to make a
water tight seal on each connection (see below figure).
The couplings should be tightened by hand, a tool should
only be used if a leak occurs. Do not use excessive
force.
Repair or replacement of a part should be made only by
a qualified service technician to prevent personal injury or
damage to the machine. Inlet valves are color coded:
Red = Hot / White = Cold
Drainage Connection
Standpipe Diameter/Capacity. Needs a 1 1/4 minimum
diameter standpipe with a minimum carry-away capacity of
7 gallons per minute.
Top of Standpipe. Must be between 25 - 34 inches (6286 cm) high measured 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 washer. 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.
! Although you may need to move the hooked end support
along the grey drainage hose,, DO NOT remove it.
! Whichever draining method you use, make sure that the
hooked end support is fixed level to, or above the
Plumbing Indicator Line.
You should carefully position the drain hose to avoid
kinks and ensure proper drainage of the water.
The outlet end of the drain hose must be at least 25 (62
cm) above the base machine. At this point it s possible
for the water to be discharged into a sink or drain pipe, but
an air break must be available at this 24 height to prevent
the machine from syphoning (see figures page 8).
No more than 6 of the drain hose should be inserted
in the drain pipe.
Important.
Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked and the
water flow has not been restricted.
The machine must rest solid on a sturdy floor for
optimum performance and minimum vibration.
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Connection.
1. Screw the cold water
H
C
onto the hot water supply until tight.
4. Turn on the hot water supply and check for leaks,
tighten if necessary.
fill hose (C blue connector)
onto the cold water supply
until tight.
2. Turn on the cold water
supply and check for
leaks, tighten if necessary.
3. Screw the hot water fill
hose (H red connector)
Hints and tips
! Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the
hose.
! The water pressure at the supply tap must be
within the values indicated in the Technical
details table (see table on page 4).
Always use a new inlet hose.
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year,
replace if cracked as worn hoses could split under
water pressure.
Do not overtighten. The couplings should be
tightened by hand; a tool should only be used if a
leak occurs. Do not use excessive force.
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Installation
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Floor Standpipe Drain
(A)
25"-34"
62 - 86
inches
cm
25”
34”
Top of standpipe must
be at least 25 inches (62
cm) high and no higher
than 34 inches (86 cm)
from the bottom of the
washer (A).
Sink Drainpipe Method
Entry into the sink drain
system must be above the
trap (see fig. aside ).
When routing the drain
hose through cabinets or
walls use aprotective
material such as
electrical 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 (see figures
aside and below), you may connect directly:
1) to a disposer by following the manufacturers
attachement method.
2) directly to a Y branch tail piece (Available at
most hardware stores).
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 faucet using a Faucet Adapter Kit (available
separately). It will supply water from your faucet and
discharge water directly into your sink drain.
Wall Standpipe Drain
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Top of standpipe must
be at least 25 inches
(62 cm) min.; 34 inches
(86 cm) max from end of
drain hose to bottom of
washer (B) (See figures
aside and below).
Under Sink Method
Hose
clamp
620 mm
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
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