Precautions And Advice; General Safety; Disposal; Saving Energy And Respecting The Environment - Ariston AVXXL105 Instruction Booklet

Precautions and advice

! The machine was designed and built in compliance
with the applicable international safety regulations.
The following information is provided for your safety
and should consequently be read carefully.

General safety

• The washing machine should only be used by
adults and in accordance with the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Never touch the machine when barefoot or with
wet or damp hands or feet.
• Do not pull on the power cable to unplug the
appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the plug
out.
• Do not open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.
• Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very
high temperatures.
• Never force the washing machine door: this could
damage the safety lock mechanism designed to
prevent any accidental opening.
• In the event of a malfunction, do not under any
circumstances touch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs.
• Always keep children well away from the appliance
while in operation.
• The appliance door tends to get quite hot during
the wash cycle.
• Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help
of two or three people and handle it with the utmost
care. Never try to do this alone, because the
appliance is very heavy.
• Before loading your laundry into the washing
machine, make sure the drum is empty.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
Environmentally-friendly technology
If you only see a little water through your appliance
door, this is because thanks to the latest Ariston
technology, your washing machine only needs less
than half the amount of water to get the best results:
an objective reached to respect the environment.
Saving on detergent, water, energy and time
• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine
should always be used with a full load. A full load
instead of two half loads allows you to save up to
50% on energy.
• The pre-wash stage is only necessary on extremely
soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on detergent,
time, water and between 5 to 15% less energy.
• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them
to soak before washing will cut down the need to
wash them at high temperatures.
A programme at 60°C instead of 90°C, or one at
40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on energy.
• Use the correct quantity of detergent, depending
on the water hardness, how soiled the garments are
and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid
wastage and to protect the environment: despite
being biodegradable, detergents do contain
ingredients that alter the natural balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric softener
as much as possible.
• If you use your washing machine between late in
the afternoon and in the early hours of the morning,
you will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.
• If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,
select a high spin speed. Having the least water
possible in your laundry will save you time and
energy in the drying process.

Disposal

• Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local legislations, so the packaging can be
re-used.
• Disposing of an old machine:
before scrapping your appliance, cut the power
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that that
old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on human
health and the environment.
The crossed-out "wheeled bin" symbol on
the product reminds you of your obligation,
that when you dispose of the appliance in
must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local
authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance.
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