Ariston CD12TUK manual Using your washer-dryer

H. Extra Economy button

Reduces water consumption during the rinse cycles. We recommend that you use this function only with small laundry loads, dosing the detergent proportionally.

I. ON-OFF button

This button turns your appliance ON/OFF. Press button I to turn on the washer-dryer and depress button I to turn off the washer-dryer.

M. ON/OFF Indicator light

When this is lit, the machine is on.

N. Programme display

The programmes selected with dial A appear on this display; while the programme is running the various stages of the programme are displayed.

L. Door Lock indicator light

This shows that the door is locked.

Wait at least three minutes after the light turns off (about 3 minutes after the end of the wash programme) before opening the door.

Using your washer-dryer

Preparing your laundry....

Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness.Wash white and coloured items separately.

Remember to empty pockets, removing especially those small items like coins, paper, pins and badges that might jam the pump. Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten zippers. Turn shirts inside out for better results.

Detergents and fabric softener

Open detergent dispenser D by pulling it outwards. Fill with detergent and conditioner using the quantities indicated by the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you are washing, the water hardness and how soiled your laundry is. As you become more familiar with your washer, you will regulate the quantities according to your own personal experience.

Check wash labels

Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels (which tell you if they shloud be dry-cleaned, hand washed or machine washed) showing the wash temperature, how to iron etc.

Important: fabrics should only be machine washed if their labels show the appropriate symbol (see table 1 page 4).

Alternate small and large items when loading your washer-dryer

Compartment 1 Prewash cycle detergent (powder)

Compartment 2

Wash cycle detergent (powder or liquid)

Compartment 3

Fabric softner

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This washer-dryer has an electronic load balancing control: before carrying out the spin cycle, this device ensures that the laundry is arranged as evenly as possible in the drum, according to the type of fabric and the way it was initially loaded. This will minimize vibration and noise even during the fastest spin cycle. For best results however, we recommend you alternate small and large items when you load your washer-dryer remember to spread them out; never wash large loads of terry cloth items.

Never fill compartment 3 above the grid.

Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent, filling the compartment just before you start the washer. Remember that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with temperatures up to 60°C and for the programmes with no prewash cycle. Dispensers for liquid and powder detergents which are placed inside the drum of the washer, are sold on the market.

To improve the effectiveness of the washing cycle, we recommend that you insert a detergent dispenser in the drum before loading the laundry.

Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds.

When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the detergent dosage.

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