Ariston WDG8629BAUS Instructions for Use

Instructions for use

WASHER-DRYER

GB

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WDG 8629

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Contents

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Description of the washer-dryer, 5-6

Control panel
Display

How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 7

Wash cycles and options, 8

Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 9

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles

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Precautions and advice, 0

General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

Care and maintenance, 10

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
Cleaning the washer-dryer
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

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Installation

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! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for

future reference. If the washer-dryer 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-dryer from its packaging.

2. Make sure that the washer-dryer 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).

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 washer-dryer.

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 washer-dryer by
screwing it onto the
corresponding water inlet
of the appliance, which is
situated on the top right­hand side of 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-dryer needs to be moved to another
location.

! Packaging materials should not be used as toys for

children.

Levelling

1. Install the washer-dryer 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°.

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
drain duct or a wall drain
situated between 65 and
100 cm from the floor;

alternatively, placed 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.

! CAUTION: if this appliance is supplied from a cord
extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable outlet device
must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or
ingress of moisture.

! The cable should not be bent or compressed.
! The cable should be replaced only by authorised

technicians.
! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible in the
event that these regulations 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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! 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.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity socket,
make sure that:

• the socket is earthed and complies with all applicable
laws;

• the socket is able to withstand the maximum power
load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical data
table (see opposite);

• the power supply voltage falls within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

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

! The washing machine must not be installed outdoors,
even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave
the appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather
conditions.

! Once the machine has been installed, the electricity
socket should be easily accessible.

Technical data

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical

connections

Water connections

Spin speed

Energy rated

programmes

according to

regulation

AS/NZS 2040.2

WDG 8629

width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 60,5 cm

from 1 to 8 kg for the wash programme
from 1 to 5,5 kg for the drying programme

please refer to the technical data plate
fixed to the machine

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 62 litres

up to 1200 rotations per minute

Wash: program Cotton 4; temperature
60°C; 1200 rpm, using a load of 8 kg.
Drying: for
(A4) dryness level.

This appliance conforms to the following
EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

drying test set the “

EXTRA”

! Avoid using any extension cord or multiple socket outlet.

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Description of the washer-dryer

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Control panel

ON/OFF

button

Detergent dispenser drawer

Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense

detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and
laundry”).

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 washer-dryer 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

wash intensity.

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

button : to select the desired

WASH

CYCLE

SELECTOR

KNOB

TEMPERATURE

button

DRY button : press to decrease or exclude drying; the
selected drying level or time will appear 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.

CHILD 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. 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 washer-dryer, 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.

DISPLAY

SPIN

button

CHILD
LOCK

button

OPTION

button s and
indicator lights

DRY

button

CLEANING
ACTION

button

START/PAUSE

button and indicator
light

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

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