How to open and shut the drum Running a wash cycle, 6 Load balancing system Wash cycles and functions, 7 Table of wash cycles Wash functions ARTXD 109 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and tips, 9...
Installation Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future refe- Electric and water connections rence. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing Connecting the water inlet hose machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.
Technical details We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is Model ARTXD 109 absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same 40 cm wide diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm Dimensions 85 cm high in length.
Description of the washing machine Control panel CONTROL ON/OFF SPIN SPEED PANEL button Button LOCK Button DISPLAY START/PAUSE WASH CYCLE button with indicator light MEMORY SELECTOR FUNCTION Button Buttons TEMPERATURE buttons Button DELAYED START Button This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine modified accidentally, especially where there are children in...
Display If you wish to select another language, switch off the machine, press and hold the CONTROL PANEL LOCK + TEMPERATURE + SPIN buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, then repeat the steps listed above. How to open and to close the drum The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information.
Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; If the selected function is not compatible with the text WELCOME will appear on the display and the another function which has been selected previously, START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green the indicator light corresponding to the first function colour.
3: Additives (softener, etc.) mesh bag. Use wash cycle When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid excee- Wool: The wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint-Ariston machine ding the “max” level indicated. has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company...
Precautions and tips The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the This washing machine was designed and constructed in product reminds you of your obligation, that when accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- you dispose of the appliance it must be separately lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must collected.
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-chamber: 1. remove the plinth at the • Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit bottom on the front side of the wear of your appliance’s water system and also the washing machine by prevent leaks.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washing machine does not • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. switch on.
Service Before calling for Assistance: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”); • Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved; • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate.