Ariston AWD 10 manual WhenMargherita arrives

M ARGHERITA Installation and removal

WhenMargherita arrives

Whether new or just transported to a new house, installation is extremely important for the correct functioning of your washer-dryer.

After removing the appliance from its packaging, check that it is intact. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician immediately. The inside of the machine is supported,fortransportation,by four screws on the back panel.

Before using the washer-dryer, remove the screws, remove the spacers together with the rubber tubes attached to them (keeping all the parts) and use the plastic plugs provided to fill in the holes.

Important: Usethecap(provided) to close the 3 holes which housed the stop pin, situated in the right- hand part of the lower back of the

washer-dryer.

Levelling

Thewasher-dryermustbelevelled appropriateyinordertoguarantee itscorrectfunctioning.Tolevelthe appliance, the front feet must be adjusted; the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. Whenplacedoncarpet,makesure the ventilation is not reduced.

Connection to the water mains

Both hot and cold water supplies are preferable and they should be between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and 1034.2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure. Thehosehavingtheredendfitting should be encountered between the hot supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter H on the rear of the machine. The hosehavingthe whiteendfittings shouldbeconnectedbetweenthe cold supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter C on the rear of the machine. Remember to insert a sealing washer-dryerateachconnectionto ensure watertight joints. Do not overtighten the connections by usingtools-handtightissufficient to prevent leaks. It is generally more convenient to have these supplies away from the sink taps. Wherenosuitablehotwatersupply is available or it does not meet these requirements, both inlet hoses may be connected to a cold supply by using two taps etc., or a «T» junction on the plumbing however, use of cold water only willincreaseprogrammetimes.

Note:themaximumtemperature should not exceed 70°C (158°F).

Connecting the drain hose

The drain hose (hooked pipe) is securedtotherearofthemachine by support clips and may be routed to right or left as required.

The hook to be used in case the drain hose ends at a height below 60 cm.

The drain hose should be placed in a stand pipe with a minimum internal diameter of 38 mm (1½ inches) or it can be positioned over a sink or it can be connected as shown in Fig. A. The height of stand pipe or sink should be between 60 and 100 cm (24 and 40 inches). Care must be taken that the hose is not obstructed, twisted, submerged or kinked. If the hose is connected with an airtight joining, provision should be made to prevent syphoning.

Electric connection

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

THEFOLLOWINGOPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

The front feet are adjustable.

Retain the transit screws,

spacers and washers. Should you move house then these should be replaced to support the inside of the machine to prevent damage when transporting the machine.

The rubber gasket.

Connect the inlet hose to the threaded connector on the machine rear.

The guide for draining into tubs and sinks.

Water pipe inlet at the top right.

Fig. A

Warning!

The company denies

all liability if and

when these norms are

not respected.

Plastic bags,

expanded styrofoam,

nails and other

packaging parts are not children’s toys, and are potentially dangerous.

11Margherita - Instructions for installation and use