Ariston AVG 16 Mode D'emploi page 21


The washing 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.
• This appliance has been designed for non-
professional, household use and its functions
must not be changed.
• This washing machine should only be used by
adults and in accordance with the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Never touch the washing machine when barefoot
or with wet or damp hands or feet.
• Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull
the plug out yourself.
• 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 openings.
• 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.
• Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local regulations, so the packaging can
be re-used.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires 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 it must be separately
collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.
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.
• To avoid wasting resources, the washing
machine should be used with a full load. A full l
oad instead of two half loads allows you to save
up to 50% on energy.
• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on
extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save
on detergent, time, water and between 5 and
15% 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 from late in
the afternoon until the early hours of the
morning, you will help reduce the electricity
board's peak load. The Time Delay option (see
Personalisations) helps to organise your wash
cycles accordingly.
• 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.