Ariston AW122, Care, Use And Installation Booklet

Page 1: ...re 8 9 When to switch off electricity and water faucets After washing is complete Clean the exterior interior dispenser drawer Clear the coin trap Check the rubber inlet hoses yearly Winterization Troubleshooting 10 11 Spare parts Technical Details 12 Recessed closet alcove installations Installation Requirements 13 15 Tools and Parts Location Water Inlet Requirements Drain System Requirements Elec...

Page 2: ...s after laundering which may smoke or catch fire by itself Always be sure to unplug the washing machine from the electrical supply before attempting any service Do not insert pull out the mains plug with wet hands Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable Do not use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washing machine to the electrical power supply Caution when draining hot wate...

Page 3: ... D Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ariston washing machine It is a highly sophisticated engineered product that will give you many years of satisfaction Please read this Owners Manual It will show you ways to best utilize your valuable purchase Control panel Dispenser drawer Coin Trap O D Door Lock Light O ON OFF Light Transit bolts Power cord Drain hose Hot and cold water...

Page 4: ... and add laundry aids see Dispenser drawer Note If your previous washing machine was a top loader initial loads may require little to no detergent Old detergent trapped in the clothes will be released during the tumble action 7 Close the dispenser drawer 8 Press the ON OFF button in to begin During the washing program you cannot open the door 9 When the cycle is complete wait for the DOOR LOCK Lig...

Page 5: ...m Shirts sweatshirts etc Turn printed shirts inside out before washing Tie all strings before loading PERMANENT PRESS 5 Heavy Heavily soiled colorfast synthetics 80 minutes 800 rpm Baby linen etc 6 Regular Delicate color synthetics 65 minutes 800 rpm All types of slightly soiled synthetics 7 Light Delicate color synthetics 40 minutes 800 rpm All types of slightly soiled synthetics HAND WASHABLES 8...

Page 6: ...e the program Press EASY IRON button again out Prevents wrinkles caused when laundry is not removed promptly from the drum Use this option when you know you won t be able to remove the laundry until long after the cycle is finished Pre Wash Adds an extra wash to the selected program Not available in Wool cycle Press PRE WASH button in Recommended for heavily soiled loads like work clothes or childr...

Page 7: ...ime during the washing program Dispenser Compartments above Detergent for Pre Washing powder only Detergent for Washing powder or liquid Liquid Fabric Softener Liquid Bleach 1 2 3 4 Laundry Aid Amount Special Note Detergent Facts COMPARTMENTS 1 2 Powder Detergent 1 to 2 Tablespoon s Powder detergent is recommended Never use too much detergent or additives Using too much will cause excessive sudsin...

Page 8: ...as indicat ed in the picture Then leave it under warm running water for a few minutes Clear the coin trap This washer contains a self cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance However small objects like coins hair clips keys etc may ac cidentally fall into the pump To avoid possible damage they are withheld in an accessible coin trap located at the bottom right corner of the ...

Page 9: ...t 5 seconds Advance Program Dial to a Spin position Let the antifreeze drain from the drum Advance Program Dial to RESET Wait 5 seconds Press the ON OFF button OUT Turn WASH TEMP knob to COLD Repeat steps 2 through 7 FINISHED 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B To use again flush water pipes then Reconnect water inlet hoses to corresponding HOT COLD faucets Turn faucets ON NOTE Check water inlet hoses an...

Page 10: ...installed at a height ranging from 25 to 34 The end of the drain hose is under water The wall drainage system does not have a breather pipe There may be a problem with your drain trap if the washer is installed on an upper floor of a building The washer does not drain or spin The Easy Iron function is selected see Washing Options The Coin Trap is clogged see Clear the Coin Trap The drain hose is ki...

Page 11: ... or having a non authorized person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons and to the machine and could invalidate the warranty Always call Westland Sales first if you experience any problems with this machine Contact number 1 800 356 0766 or 503 656 2280 ...

Page 12: ... 85 cm 53 cm wide high deep Capacity 2 to 12 lbs 7 kg Electric Connections 120 V 60 Hz min working 108V max absorbed power 1350 W 12 A Water Connections max pressure min pressure 100 psi 689 6 kPa 20 psi 137 9 kPa Spin Speed up to 1200 rpm This appliance was tested by UL and conforms with both Canadian and U S UL safety requirements and displays their Mark Indesit Company offers their customers pro...

Page 13: ...d within 6 ft 1 8m of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer See Electrical Requirements Make sure the electrical socket is accessible so you can unplug the washer when not in use Hot and cold water faucets located within 8ft 2 4 m of the hot and cold water fill valves and water pressure of 7 5 100 psi A solid level floor that can support at least 280 lbs 127 kg DO NOT install on...

Page 14: ... sold separately A B 25 62 cm min 34 86 cm max Floor Standpipe Wall Standpipe A B 20 50 cm min with an air break 25 62 cm min 34 86 cm max 6 max Standpipe U Clamp 20 51 8 cm min 34 86 cm max Standpipe Y Tail Piece This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20 50 8 cm above the floor where washer will be installed Cable tie Floor Standpipe w Y Branch Tail Piece Fig 7 25 62 cm min with a...

Page 15: ...NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to weather or in an area where gasoline or other flammables are stored GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Death Fire or Electric Shock This appliance must be grounded This appliance should be connected to an Individual Branch Circuit with N 14 AWG Wire and Protected by 15A fuse In the event of a malfunction or breakdown ground...

Page 16: ...er To prevent drain water from going back into the washer Do not straighten the drain hose and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air When routing the drain hose through cabinets or walls use a protective material such as electrical tape to cover sharp edges that could damage the hose Connect the Inlet Hoses Before connecti...

Page 17: ...sy if the two front feet are not adjusted so the machine stands firm and level 1 Tilt the machine back leaning it against the wall 2 Adjust the front feet up or down to ensure the washer is resting solid and does not rock side to side or front to back when the machine is upright H C 20 50 cm min with an air break 25 62 cm min 34 86 cm max 6 max Standpipe U Clamp IMPORTANT The couplings should be ti...

Page 18: ...plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded Water hoses are connected to the faucets with inlet screens and washers Water is turned on and checked for leaks at faucet and water valve connections Drain hose is properly located into drain facility and is not collapsed or damaged Washer has been leveled Test for proper operation see below To test and clean the washer Measure 1 to 2 tbsp o...

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