Ariston A 1234 Washing machine does not drain or spin, Excessive vibration during the spin cycle

MARGHERITA

The washing machine does not drain or spin.

Does the selected programme incorporates water draining? Some programmesstopattheendof the wash cycles and draining will have to be selected manually.

Is the “Rinse-Hold" function -where provided - enabled? This function requires manual selection for draining.

Is the drain pump clogged? To check it, turn off the water supply, unplug the washing machine and follow the instructionsonpage12,orcall fortechnicalassistance.

Always get

assistance from

authorised

technicians and always insist on original spare parts.

Is the drain hose kinked? The tract of the drain hose mustbeasstraightaspossible. Makesurethedrainhoseisnot squashedorkinked.

Is the washing machine’s drain duct clogged? Is there an extension of the drain hose? If so, is it positioned incorrectly,blockingthewater flow?

Excessive vibration during the spin cycle.

Havealltransitscrewsbeen removed durind instal- lation? See the following page on installation procedures.

Has the washing machine beenlevelledcorrectly?The levelling of the appliance should be checked periodically. Adjust the feet and check them with a level.

Is there space between the machineandadjacentunits? If it is not a built-in model, the washingmachinewilloscillate a bit during the spin cycle. A few cm of space should thereforebeleftaroundit.

The washing machine leaks.

Is the metal ring of the inlet hoseproperlyattached?Turn off the water supply, unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment without forcing it.

Is the detergent dispenser obstructed? Remove and wash it under tap water.

Is the drain hose well attached? Turn off the water supply, unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment.

Too much foam.

Isthedetergentappropriate formachinewashing?Check whether the definition on its labelreads“formachinewash” or “hand and machine wash”, or any other similar wording.

Is the correct amount being used?Anexcessiveamountof detergent, besides producing too much foam, does not guarantee a more effective wash,andcausesscalinginthe internalpartsoftheappliance.

If, despite all checks, the washing machine fails to function and the problem persists, call your nearest authorised Customer Service Centre, providing the following information:

-the nature of malfunction

-the model type no. (Mod. ....)

-the serial number (S/N ....) Thisinformationcanbefoundon thedataplatesituatedattheback of the washing machine.

Technical characteristics

Model	A 1234
Dimensions	width 59,5 cm
	height 85 cm
	depth 53,5 cm
Capacity	from 1 to 5,5 kg
Electrical	voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz
connections	maximum absorbed power 1850 W
Water	maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
connections	minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
	drum capacity 46 litre
Spinning speed	up to 1200 rpm
Control programs	programme 2;
in compliance	temperature 60°C.
with IEC	carried out with 5,0 kg load.
regulation 456

This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives:

-73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications

-89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications

9Margherita - Instructions for installation and use