Ariston ALD 10 Use this knob to select the wash programme, Fabric softeners, starches, perfumes

M	ARGHERITA	Understanding the control panel
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Makingtherightchoiceisimportant.Andit’seasy.

Programme selector knob and programmed start

Use this knob to select the wash programme.

Turnthisknobclockwiseonly. To select a programme, you should turn the knob so that the symbol/number of the desired programme is in line with the

Margherita’s knobs are hidden. Just press them lightly in the middle to extract them.

CB A

pointer on the glass I.

Now press on/off button F (position ON), pilot lamp G will startflashing.

After 5", the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp G will stop flashing(stayinglit)andthewash cycle will begin.

Shouldyouwishtointerruptthe programme in progress or set a new one, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset)andwait 5" : when the cancellation has been accepted, pilot lamp G flashes,andyoucanthenturnthe appliance off.

You can use this knob to delay the appliance's operation. Select one of the 3 delay time positions,presstheon/offbutton F(position ON)andwait5".The setting has now been accepted (pilot lamp G stays lit) and you can select the programme you desire.

Pilot lamp G has a particular flashing motion (2" on and 4" off) to indicate that a delayed start has been set.

Duringthisphase,youcanopen the appliance door and change

Drying cycle knob

Usethisknobtoselectthedesired drying cycle. Two options are available:

A - Based on time: From 40 minutes to 150.

B - Based on the damp level of the dry clothes:

Iron : slightly damp clothes, easy to iron.

Wardrobe :dryclothestoput away.

Extra dry : very dry clothes, recommendedfortowellingand bathrobes.

Acoolingstageisforeseenatthe end of the drying cycle.

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into three compart- ments:

1.Detergentforpre-washing;

2.Detergent for the wash cycle;

3.Fabric softeners, starches, perfumes.

Rinse-hold

only to be used with wash programmesforsyntheticfabrics, silk and curtains when it is impossible for you to take the washingoutimmediately.Before opening the washing machine door, finish the wash cycle as follows:

Silkandcurtains:pressbuttonD and Margherita will drain the water.

Syntheticfabrics:pressbuttonD if you want a spin cycle, or turn knobAtosymbolifyouwant thewatertobedrained.

N.B.:

-when setting a drying cycle, this function is not performed.

-with "Daily wash" or "Hand wash", this function is not performed.

Slow spin

Use this button to reduce the spinning speed from 1000 to 500 rpm for the cotton programmes and from 850 to 500 rpm for the syntheticfabricsprogrammes.

Drying cycle lamp

When this lamp is on, it means that knob B has been set on a dryingcycleandattheendofthe washcycle,theappliancewillrun theselectedtumbledryingcycle.

the washing load, should you wish to do so.

Afterthewashcyclehasbeenset and accepted by the washer- dryer,turningtheknobwillhave no effect (except for when it is on positionStop/Reset).

This button allows you to interruptaprogramme(onsymbol

)keepingthewashingsoaking in water before the spin cycle. It is a very useful button in particularbecauseitcanbeused for delicates and synthetics. It is

On-off

When button F is pressed, the washer-dryer is switched on, when it is not the machine is switched off. Turning the appliance off does not cancel theselectedprogramme.

The detergent dispenser is here.

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On-off lamp / door locked

Lamp Gflashesslowlywhenthe appliance is switched on and awaiting instructions and at the endofacycle,indicatingthatthe door can be opened. It flashes quicklywhenthedoorshouldnot be opened. A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selectedprogramme.

3Margherita - Instructions for installation and use