ARISTON RPG 82 SS GCC User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB AR

English,1 , 15

Contents	GB

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

The first wash cycle

Technical data

Care and maintenance, 6

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

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety

Disposal

Opening the porthole door manually

RPG 82	Description of the washing machine, 8-9
	Control panel
	Display
	Running a wash cycle, 10
	Wash cycles and options, 11
	Table of programmes and wash cycles
	Wash options
	Detergents and laundry, 12
	Detergent dispenser drawer
	Preparing the laundry
	Special wash cycles
	Load balancing system
	Troubleshooting, 13
	Service, 14

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Installation

! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe GB place for future reference. If the washing machine 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 washing machine from its packaging.

2.Make sure that the washing machine 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 washing machine needs to be moved to another location.

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

Levelling

1. Install the washing machine 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. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine.

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the inlet hose by screwing it to a cold water tap using a 3/4 gas threaded connection (see figure).

Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the inlet hose to the

washing machine by screwing it onto the corresponding water inlet of the appliance, which is situated on the top right-hand side of the rear part of the appliance (see figure).

3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent.

!The water pressure at the tap must fall within the range of values indicated in the Technical data table (see next page).

!If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialised shop or an authorised technician.

!Never use second-hand hoses.

!Use the ones supplied with the machine.

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Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a drainage duct or a wall drain located at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor;

alternatively, rest it on the side of a washbasin or

bathtub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is absolutely necessary, 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 on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine;

•the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine.

•the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.

	WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
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	EARTHED.
	THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD
	BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
	ELECTRICIAN.
	Replacing the fuse:
	When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
	approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be
	used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse
	cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
	replacement is obtained.
	Replacement fuse covers:
	If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must
	be of the correct colour as indicated by
	the coloured marking or the colour that is
	embossed in words on the base of the plug.
	Replacements can be obtained directly from
	your nearest Service Depot.
	Removing the plug:
	If your appliance has a non-rewireable
	moulded plug and you should wish to re-route
	the mains cable through partitions, units etc.,
	please ensure that either:
	the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere
	rewireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
	approval.
	or:
	the mains cable is wired directly into a 13
	amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in
	compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible
	without moving the appliance.
	Disposing of the plug:
	Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself,
	you make the pins unusable so that it cannot
	be accidentally inserted into a socket.
	Instructions for connecting cable to an
	alternative plug:
	Important: the wires in the mains lead are
	coloured in accordance with the following
	code:
	Green & Yellow	Earth
	Blue	Neutral
	Brown	Live

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As the colours of the wires in the lead may GB not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.

If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a

13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.

If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE		NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN		LIVE (L)
GREEN & YELLOW		EARTH (E)
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN	13 ampere fuse
BLUE	CROSS-BAR
	CORD GRIP

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described on the previous page.

!The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment, not even where the area is sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to damp, rain and thunderstorms.

!When the washing machine is installed, the mains 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, using the programme “Auto Clean” (see “Cleaning the washing machine”).

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	Technical data						GB
	Model	RPG 82
	Dimensions	width 59.5 cm
		height 85 cm
		depth 60,5 cm
	Capacity	from 1 to 8 kg
	Electrical	please refer to the technical
		data plate fixed to the ma-
	connections
		chine
		maximum pressure
	Water con-	1 MPa (10 bar)
		minimum pressure
	nections
		0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
		drum capacity 62 litres
	Spin speed	up to 1200 rotations per
		minute
	Test wash
	cycles in	programme 9 ;
	accordance		(60°).
	with re-	Eco Cotton 60°/40°
		programme 9 ;
	gulations
		Eco Cotton 60°/40°	(40°).
	1061/2010
	1015/2010

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

-EMC - 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

-LVD - 2014/35/EU (Low

Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

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Care and maintenance

		Cutting off the water and
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		electricity supplies
		• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

•The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

•The washing machine has a auto clean programme for its internal parts that must be

run with no load in the drum.

A B	To help the wash cycle
	you may want to use
	either the detergent
	(i.e. a quantity 10%
	the quantity specified
	for lightly-soiled
	garments) or special
	additives to clean the
	washing machine. We
	recommend running a

cleaning programme every 40 wash cycles. To start the programme press buttons A and B simultaneously for 5 seconds (see figure). The programme will start automatically and will run for about 70 minutes. To stop the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

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Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see figure).

Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

•Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a selfcleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine

(see figure);

2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti-

clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

3.clean the inside thoroughly;

4.screw the lid back on;

5.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

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Precautions and tips

! This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully.

General safety

•This appliance was designed for domestic use only.

•This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

•Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet.

•Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug and pull.

•Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the machine is in operation.

•Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely high temperatures.

•Never force the porthole door. This could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening.

•If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself.

•Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating.

•The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.

•If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group 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 laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

•Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.

•The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, 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.

	Opening the porthole door manually	GB
	In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole
	door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the
	laundry, proceed as follows:
	1. remove the plug from the
	electrical socket.
	2. make sure the water level
	inside the machine is lower
	than the door opening; if
	it is not, remove excess
	water using the drain hose,
	collecting it in a bucket as
	indicated in the figure.
	3. using a screwdriver,
	remove the cover panel on
	the lower front part of the
	washing machine (see figure).

4.pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the figure, until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop position; pull downwards and open the door at the same time.

5.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

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Description of the washing machine

		Control panel			CLEANING
GB					ACTION
		TEMPERATURE	OPTION		button and
		button			indicator light
			buttons and
		ON/OFF	indicator lights
		button

DISPLAY

		Programme			KEY	START/PAUSE
				SPIN		button and indicator
	Detergent dispenser drawer	Key			LOCK	light
			WASH	button	button
			CYCLE		DELAY
		SELECTOR
			KNOB		button

Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”).

Programme Key: the Programme Key inside the detergent dispenser shows all the available programmes together with a graphical guide on how to use the individual dispenser compartments.

ON/OFF button: press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will not switch off.

If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle, this wash cycle will be cancelled.

WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB: used to set the desired wash cycle (see “Table of programmes and wash cycles”).

OPTION buttons and indicator lights: press to select the available options. The indicator light corresponding to the selected option will remain lit.

CLEANING ACTION button and indicator light : to select the desired wash intensity.

TEMPERATURE button: press to reduce or completely exclude the temperature; the value appears on the display.

SPIN button: press to reduce or completely exclude the spin cycle; the value appears on the display.

DELAY button: press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle; the delay period appears on the display.

START/PAUSE button and indicator light: when the green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle, press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an amber colour. If the symbol is not illuminated, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again.

KEY LOCK button: to activate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. When the symbol is illuminated, the control panel is locked (apart from the ON/OFF button). This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally, especially where there are children in the

home. To deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again.

Antimicrobial seal

The seal around the porthole door is made from a special mixture ensuring antimicrobial protection, thus reducing bacterial proliferation up to 99.99%.

The seal contains zinc pyrithione, a biocidal substance which reduces the proliferation of harmful microbes (*) such as batteries and mould prone to causing stains, unpleasant odours and product deterioration.

(*) According to tests performed by the University of Perugia, Italy on: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coll, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium digitatum.

In rare cases an allergic reaction may be caused by prolonged contact between seal and skin.

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Display	B

GB

A

C

The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information.

The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A (the display will show the maximum duration of the cycle chosen, which may decrease after several minutes, since the effective duration of the programme varies depending on the wash load and the settings chosen); if the DELAY option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear.

Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected most recently, if these are compatible with the set wash cycle.

The “wash cycle phases” corresponding to the selected wash cycle and the “wash cycle phase” of the running wash cycle appear in section B:

Main wash

Rinse

Spin Pump out

The icons corresponding to “temperature”, “spin” and “delayed start” (working from the left) are displayed in section C. The “temperature” bars indicate the maximum temperature level which may be selected for the set cycle.

The “spin” bars indicate the maximum spin level which may be selected for the set cycle.

The “delay” symbol , when lit, indicates that the set “delayed start” value has appeared on the display.

DOOR LOCKED indicator light:

The lit symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any damage, wait until the symbol turns off before opening the door.

To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED symbol is switched off the door may be opened.

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