Hotpoint Ariston AB930C Instruction Manual

W asher-dryer

Instructions for installation
and use

AB 1030 C

Thank you for choosing an Ariston product. This
washer-dryer is reliable and easy to use. We suggest
you read your owner's manual carefully . This will help
you become familiar with your washer-dryer and its
functions in order to obtain years of trouble free per­formance.

Saves while it washes

The double action wash penetrates so deeply that at just
60°C you obtain the same results you would normally obtain
at 90°C with a traditional washer.

Controlled consumption

The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water used
in the wash to the size of the load, giving optimum use of
water, energy and detergent.

Double-action wash

Clothes are soaked in water and detergent, water then
“rains” steadily through the clothes.

Safety, a good habit to get into

CAUTION
Please read the instructions in this handbook carefully ,
as they contain important information about safe
installation, operating and servicing.
This washer is manufactured in compliance with
international safety regulations designed to safeguard
the consumer .

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under

no circumstances should it be installed outside.

2. This appliance should only be used in a domestic
environment by a responsible person to wash household
laundry according to the instructions.

3. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to
operate or tamper with this product.

4. Beware, this appliance is heavy, do not attempt to move
it, unless you are able to do so.

5. Before the introduction of a new wash load into the
machine, please ensure all previous items have been
removed.

6. For electrical safety do not attempt to operate this machine
with wet hands or feet.

7. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension
lead. If a longer supply cable is required this must be replaced
with one of the same specifications in compliance with the
current electrical regulations. This operation should be carried
out by a qualified person.

8. After putting in the detergent, ensure the soap drawer is
fully closed before operating the appliance. Only automatic
detergent should be used, or too many suds will be produced
and damage may occur to internal parts.

9. Do not pull the supply cable to disconnect the plug from
the wall socket.

10. Beware that during the wash cycle the door glass can
become hot. Children should not be left unsupervised whilst
the appliance is in operation. During operation the door is
locked at all times. On each stop position the door will release
after an approximate 3 minute time delay. Do not attempt
to open the door before this time otherwise damage may
occur to the door release mechanism.

T o maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this
appliance, we recommend:

use only the MANUFACTURER Service

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use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts

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Overview

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A. Programme selector

Use this dial to select one of the 18 wash programmes
available for all your laundry requirements (see programme
table on page 6).

Remember that this dial should be turned in a clockwise
direction and only when the machine is off.

B. Dry programme selector

This knob allows you to select the most appropriate drying
cycle for the type of fabric. T wo separate cycles are available:

up to 120 min. for fast fabrics (left sector)
up to 80 min. for synthetic fabrics (right sector)

The cycle for fast fabrics has a cooling period at the end of
the cycle itself.

C. Detergent
dispenser

The detergent dispenser has
three compartments marked

1, 2 and 3:
1 prewash detergent
2 wash detergent
3 fabric softener.

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D. Rinse Hold button

This function interrupts the cycle so that the laundry is left
soaking in water before the spin cycle.
This function is extremely useful because it stops delicate or
synthetic fabrics from creasing (for example when one has
to wait several hours before removing the laundry load).
It should be used only with the programmes for synthetic
fabrics and woollens.
IMPORT ANT: Before opening the door , drain away the water
by setting knob A on "drain". To carry out the spin cycle,
simply press D.

E. Button for the cycle at 90°C

The strongest standard cycle is at 60°C. To start the wash
cycle at 90°C, you must turn knob A to the 60°C setting
and then press this button. This feature can only be used

with wash cycles 1 and 2 for washing very strong materials,
like cotton, linen and hemp and should be used when the
clothes are very dirty .

F. ON-OFF button

This button turns your appliance ON/OFF. Press button F to
turn on the washer-dryer and depress button F to turn off
the washer-dryer.

G. ON/OFF Indicator light

When this is lit, the machine is on.

H. Door Lock indicator light

This shows that the door is locked.
Wait at least three minutes after the light turns of f (about 3
minutes after the end of the wash programme) before
opening the door.

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Using your washer

Preparing your laundry....

Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness. Wash white
and coloured items separately.
Remember to empty pockets, removing especially those small
items like coins, paper , pins and badges that might jam the
pump. Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten zippers.
Turn shirts inside out for better results.

Check wash labels

Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels
(which tell you if they shloud be dry-cleaned, hand washed
or machine washed) showing the wash temperature, how
to iron etc.
Important: fabrics should only be machine washed if their
labels show the appropriate symbol (see table 1 page 4).

Alternate small and large items when
loading your washer-dryer

This washer-dryer has an electronic load balancing control:
before carrying out the spin cycle, this device ensures that
the laundry is arranged as evenly as possible in the drum,
according to the type of fabric and the way it was initially
loaded. This will minimize vibration and noise even during
the fastest spin cycle. For best results however, we
recommend you alternate small and large items when you
load your washer-dryer r emember to spread them out; never
wash large loads of terry cloth items.

Never fill compartment 3 above the grid.

Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent, filling the
compartment just before you start the washer. Remember
that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with
temperatures up to 60°C and for the programmes with no
prewash cycle. Dispensers for liquid and powder detergents
which are placed inside the drum of the washer , ar e sold on
the market.
To improve the effectiveness of the washing cycle, we
recommend that you insert a detergent dispenser in the drum
before loading the laundry.

Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce
very heavy suds.
When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the
detergent dosage.

Detergents and fabric softener

Open detergent dispenser C by pulling it outwards. Fill with
detergent and conditioner using the quantities indicated by
the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you
are washing, the water hardness and how soiled your laundry
is. As you become more familiar with your washer, you will
regulate the quantities according to your own personal
experience.

Compartment 1

Prewash cycle detergent

(powder)

Compartment 2

Wash cycle detergent

(powder or liquid)

Compartment 3

Fabric softner

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