Precautions And Advice; General Safety; Disposal Of Old Electrical Appliances; Saving Energy And Respecting The Environment - Ariston AMXXL 129 Manual De Instrucciones

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

• This appliance has been designed for non-
professional, household use and its functions must
not be changed.
• This 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 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 machine door: this could damage
the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent
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 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 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 machine should be
used with a full load. A full load instead of two half
loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy.
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• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on extremely
• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them
• Use the correct quantity of detergent, depending on
• If you use your machine between late in the
• If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,
Disposal
• Disposing of the packaging material:
• Disposing of an old machine:

Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), 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.
soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on detergent,
time, water and between 5 and 15% energy.
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.
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.
afternoon and the early hours of the morning, you
will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.
select a high spin speed. Having the least water
possible in your laundry will save you time and
energy in the drying process.
observe local regulations, so the packaging can be
re-used.
before scrapping your appliance, cut the power
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
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.
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