Hotpoint Ariston AWD 1200 Instruction Manual

W asher-dryer

Instructions for installation
and use

AWD 1200

USE OF DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Which detergent to use?

T o ensure you get the best possible wash results from
your machine, it is important to use the correct powder
or liquid according to the wash load type. T o maintain
the appearance of your clothes, it is advisable to use
different detergents for different washes whether for
whites, coloureds or delicates.

Whites

We recommend the Ariel
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal
even at lower temperatures.

Coloureds

For coloured washloads, you should
use a detergent such as Ariel Color
which is designed to clean while
maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach.

Delicates

When washing delicate items such as
woollens, you should not use heavy duty
detergents, but products which are specially
designed to clean and care for fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens
and other delicates.

Laundry Bleach

For additional stain removal you may
wish to use Ace Gentle Bleach which is
used in addition to your chosen detergent.
Ace Gentle Bleach is suitable for all
washable fabrics, especially silks,
woollens and coloureds.

Non Biological

If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which
does not contain enzymes,
Fairy Non Biological gives
good cleaning and stain removal.

Lenor Care

Lenor Care provides softness and
freshness. It also helps to protect
clothes from fading to keep them
looking newer for longer. One capful
softens a whole load - always add to
the fabric conditioner section of the
drawer before the wash programmes - never pour
directly onto fabrics.

Bounce

Bounce is a sheet conditioner which works
in the heat of the dryer to leave clothes
smelling and feeling as fresh and free from
static as if they had been dried outside on
the line.

Which Form should I use?

Today’s washing products are available in
powder and liquid form and in “traditional” or
“compact” formats. Which form you use is down
to personal choice.

Traditional Powders

Measure and pour the powder directly into the
dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle onto clothes in
the machine drum.

Compact Powders

Measure and pour the powder into the dosing ball*
and place on top of the laundry, towards the back
of the machine. Alternatively, the powder can be
poured into the dispenser drawer.

Compact Liquids

Measure and pour the liquid into the liquid dosing
ball* and place on top of the laundry, towards the
back of the machine. Liquids are also very
convenient for pre-treatment of stubborn stains.

If you are using a dosing ball in a washer

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dryer, it must be removed before carrying out
a drying programme.

Fabric Conditioners

There are two types of fabric conditioners, one for the
washing machine and one for the tumble/washer dryer.

Guidelines on measuring detergent according to
soil type and water hardness are shown on all
detergent packs.

Thank you for choosing an Ariston product. This
washer is reliable and easy to use.
We suggest you read your owner's manual carefully.
This will help you become familiar with your washer
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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The dials are flush with the facia of the machine To pull them
out, press the middle of the dial in gently.

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F

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D. Detergent
dispenser

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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). The programme selected is displayed in
window N.

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

B. Temperature selector

Use this dial to set the wash temperature shown in the
programme table (page 6). You may reduce the
recommended wash temperature of the programme you
have selected or run a cold wash (symbol ).

Note: When using cycle number 2, do not use tempe­rature settings below 60°C.

C. 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.

The detergent dispenser has
three compartments marked

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

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E. 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.
IMPORTANT: Before opening the door, drain away the water by
setting knob A on "drain", the number 18 must appear on the
window N. To carry out the spin cycle, simply press button E.

F. Care wash button

This button reduces the speed of the drum during washing
giving a more delicate wash cycle.

G. Extra Rinse button

This function increases the quantity of water during the rinse
cycles of the cotton and linen programmes.
Use of this function is recommended to improve rinsing
results when washing full loads and large quantities of
detergent are used.

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