Ariston AQXL 85 User manual

AQXL 85

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Installation
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 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. If the appliance is sold, given away
or moved, please ensure the manual remains with the
machine so that the new owner may benefit from the
advice contained within it.
 Please read this instruction manual carefully it
contains important information regarding the safe
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
 You will find the guarantee and other details relating to
the installation process in the bag containing this booklet.
Unpac ing and levelling
Unpac ing
1. Once the washing machine has been removed
from the packaging, check that it has not been
damaged during transportation.
If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do
not proceed any further with the installation process.
2. Remove the 4 transit
bolts used during
transportation and the
corresponding spacers
on the back of the
machine (see figure).
3. Having removed the 4 bolts use the 4 plastic
blanking plates to cover the 4 holes.
4. Keep all the pieces; if the washing machine is
transported in future, the transit bolts and spacers will
have to be replaced in order to avoid damaging the
inside of the machine.
 Packaging materials should not be used as toys by children.
Levelling
1. Position the washing machine on a level and sturdy
floor, without resting it against walls or cabinets.
2. If the floor is uneven,
the feet of the appliance
may be adjusted until it
reaches a perfectly
horizontal position (the
angle of inclination must
not exceed 2 degrees).
 If the appliance is levelled correctly it will be more
stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and
noise during the spin cycle.
 If positioned on a fitted carpet or a rug, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow room for air to circulate
and provide ventilation beneath the washing machine.
Connecting the cold water and
electricity supplies
Connecting the water inlet hose
Before connecting the inlet hose to the cold water supply,
allow the water to flow from the tap until it runs clear.
1. Connect the inlet hose
to the machine, by
screwing it into the cold
water inlet on the upper
right hand side of the
back of the machine (see
figure).
2. Place the seal A
(provided in the bag) on
the end of the inlet hose
and screw it to a cold
water tap with a 3/4 BSP
threaded connection (see
figure).
3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the inlet hose.
 The water pressure at the tap must fall within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (see next page).
 If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialist store or an authorised technician.
 Always use the new water inlet hoses supplied with
the machine.

65 - 100 cm
AQXL 85
up to 800 rotations per minutes

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Description of the machine
DOOR
Always use the handle to
open the door (see
figure).
CONTROL
PANEL
DOOR
DOOR
HANDLE
KICK STRIP
ADJUSTABLE FEET
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DETERGENT DISPENSER:
This is inside the machine
and may be accessed by
opening the door.
For information relating to
detergents, please refer
to the chapter entitled
Detergents and laundry .
1. pre-wash
compartment: use
powder detergent.
2. main wash
compartment: use
powder or liquid
detergent. If you intend to
use liquid detergent, we
recommend that it is
poured into the
compartment immediately before the wash cycle is
started.
compartment for additives: for fabric softener or
other liquid washing additives. Do not exceed the
maximum level indicated by the grille, and dilute
concentrated fabric softeners.
 Detergents and additives must be specific to front-
loading machines.

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ON-OFF/CANCEL button with indicator light :
press the button briefly to switch the machine on or
off. The green indicator light shows that the machine
is switched on. To switch the washing machine off
during a wash cycle, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 seconds; pressing the button quickly
or accidentally will not switch the machine off.
If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle,
the programme will be cancelled.
PROGRAMME knob: this can be rotated in both
directions. To set a more suitable programme, please
refer to the Table of Programmes.
The knob is locked into position during the wash cycle.
TEMPERATURE button: press this button to
adjust the temperature; the value will be identified by the
indicator lights above it (see Running a wash cycle).
SPIN SPEED button: press this button to adjust
the spin value or to exclude this part of the
programme; the value will be identified by the indicator
lights above it (see Running a wash cycle).
DELAYED START button: press to set a delayed
start time for the selected programme; the delay time
will be identified by the indicator lights above (see
Running a wash cycle).
OPTION buttons and indicator lights: may be used to
select any of the available options. The indicator light
corresponding to the selected option will remain lit
(see Running a wash cycle).
WASH CYCLE PHASE icons: these light up to
provide an indication of the progress of the wash
cycle (Wash - Rinse - Spin - Final draining
phase ).
The text lights up when the cycle has finished.
START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the
green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to
start the wash cycle. When the cycle has started, the
indicator light is illuminated in a fixed manner. To
pause the wash cycle, press the button again; the
indicator light will turn orange and begin to flash
again. If the Door Locked indicator light is off,
the porthole door may be opened.
To restart the wash cycle from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the button again.
DOOR LOCK indicator light: this indicates that
the porthole door is locked. To open the door, pause
the wash cycle (see following page).
CHILD LOCK button and indicator light: this is
used to enable or disable the Child lock function, by
pressing the button for approximately 2 seconds.
When the indicator light is illuminated, the control
panel is locked. This avoids accidental changes being
made to the wash cycles, especially where children
are at home.
ECO indicator light: the icon lights up when the
electricity saving reaches at least 10% (this can be
achieved by adjusting the wash cycle settings).
TEMPERATURE
button
PROGRAMME
knob
OPTION
buttons and
indicator lights
DOOR
LOCK
indicator light
START/PAUSE
button with indicator light
WASH
CYCLE
PHASE
icons
SPIN SPEED
button
DELAYED
START
button
CHILD LOCK
button and indicator
light
ON-OFF/CANCEL
button with indicator light
ECO
indicator
light
Control panel

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Running a wash cycle
NOTE: the first time you use the washing machine,
add detergent and run an empty 90°C cotton wash
cycle without the pre-wash phase.
1. SWITCH ON THE MACHINE. Press the
button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1
second, after which the light corresponding to the
button will remain lit constantly, while the
START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly.
2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.
Load the laundry, making sure that the maximum
load quantity indicated in the table of programmes
(below) is not exceeded.
3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the
drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant
compartments as described in Description of the
machine.
4. CLOSE THE PORTHOLE DOOR.
5. CHOOSE THE PROGRAMME. Turn the
PRO RAMME knob left or right to select the
required programme, to which a set temperature
and spin speed are linked (these values may all be
modified).
6. PERSONALISE THE WASH CYCLE. Use the
relevant buttons on the control panel:
Modify the temperature and/or the
spin speed. The machine automatically selects
the temperature and the maximum spin speed for
the programme set and these values may not be
increased. By pressing the button, the tempe-
rature can be progressively reduced or even set to
cold wash . By pressing the button, the spin
speed can be progressively reduced or even
eliminated altogether . If the buttons are pressed
again the maximum values are restored.
 Exception: if the WHITE COTTON programme is
selected, the temperature can be increased up to
a value of 90°C.
Setting a delayed start.
To set the "delayed start" option for the program you
have selected, press the button until the indicator
light for the desired delay time is illuminated.
On pressing the button four times, this function will
deactivate.
N.B.: once the START/PAUSE button is pressed
the "delayed start" indicator light will flash
(the time delay value may only be changed by
decreasing the time).
Modify the cycle caracteristics.
Press the OPTION buttons to personalise the wash
cycle according to your own requirements.
 Press the button to activate the option; the
corresponding indicator light will illuminate.
 Press the button again to deactivate the option;
the indicator light will switch off.
 If the selected option is not compatible with the
set programme, the indicator light will flash and the
option will not be activated.
 If the selected option is not compatible with
another previously selected option, the indicator
light corresponding to the first option will flash and
only the second option will be activated (the
corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed
manner).
7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/
PAUSE button. The corresponding indicator light
remains lit in a fixed manner and the porthole door
locks (the DOOR LOCK indicator light illuminates).
The icons corresponding to the different wash
phases will light up during the cycle, indicating the
progress. To change a programme while a cycle is
in progress, pause the washing machine by
pressing the START/PAUSE button; then select the
desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button
again.
To open the door while a cycle is in progress press
the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCK
indicator light switches off it is possible to open the
door. Press the START/PAUSE button again to
restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted.
8. PROGRAMME END. The text END lights up to
indicate that the programme has ended. The
porthole door may be opened immediately. If the
START/PAUSE button flashes, press the button to
end the cycle. open the door, unload the laundry
and switch off the machine.
 If you wish to cancel a cycle that has already
begun, press and hold the button. The cycle will be
stopped and the machine will switch off.
BAG FOR QUILTS, CURTAINS AND DELICATE
GARMENTS
Ariston has made it easier for you to wash even the
most valuable and delicate garments in complete
confidence thanks to the special bag which protects
the laundry (this is supplied with the machine).
We recommend that the bag is used every time you
wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer
made using synthetic material.

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the
type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour, the temperatu-
re of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the
water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will
avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment:
although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain
elements that alter the balance of nature.
We recommend:
 the use of powder detergents for white cotton
garments and for pre-wash phases;
 Use only detergents designed for Front Load washing
machines, otherwise too much foam may be produced
resulting in poor wash performance and possible
damage to the internal components of your machine.
 Liquid detergents must clearly state Low Suds and be
suitable for Front Load Washers.
Dosage: Due to their lower water consumption, front
loaders do not require as much detergent as top loaders.
The detergent must be measured out into the relevant
compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be
placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case
the Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.
Preparing the laundry
 Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the machine.
 Divide the laundry according to type of material (the
symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure
that whites are separated from coloured garments.
 Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
 Do not exceed the values indicated in the Table of
Programmes, which refer to the weight of the laundry
items when they are dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400 - 500 g
1 pillowcase 150 - 200 g
1 tablecloth 400 - 500 g
1 bathrobe 900 - 1200 g
1 towel 150 - 250 g
1 pair of jeans 400 - 500 g
1 shirt 150 - 200 g
Washing advice for laundry type
Shirts: use a suitable programme to wash shirts
made from different fabrics and in different colours.
This will guarantee that these garments are looked
after properly.
Silk: use the gentle "Silk" programme designed for silk
and delicate garments as this helps to avoid damaging
your delicate fabric. We recommend the use of special
detergents designed for silk or delicate garments.
Curtains: these should be folded and placed inside
the bag provided. Use the "Silk" programme.
Wool: Ariston is the only washing machine to have
obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
mark of recognition (M.0508) from The Woolmark
Company, which certifies the machine washing of
woollen garments, where the label states "hand wash
only" (max. 1kg). The wool programme offers you
peace of mind when washing woollen garments with
optimal performance.
 Wool detergents not specifically stating use with front
loading machines should be used only in very small
quantities (less than stated) as they can cause too
much foaming which will reduce washing performance.
Duvets: to wash single duvets (the weight of which
should not exceed 2 kg), cushions or clothes padded
with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the
special "Duvets" programme. We recommend that
duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded
inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the
total volume of the drum is used.
To achieve the best results, we recommend that a
liquid detergent is used in conjunction with the
detergent dispenser drawer.
Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer,
use the bag provided and set the programme to
"Duvets".
Stubborn stains: for stubborn stains we
recommend pre-treating fabric with a commercial
fabric stain remover, carefully following the instructions
on the product label.
Load-balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the
drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly
faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several
attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the
machine spins at a lower speed than the set
frequency. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the
washing machine continues at distribution speed only
instead of the full spin speed. In order to achieve
better load distribution and balance, we recommend
that large and small garments are mixed when placing
the laundry in the machine.

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Precautions and tips
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 This machine was designed and manufactured in
compliance with current international safety
standards. The following advice is provided for safety
reasons and should be read carefully.
General safety
 This appliance was designed for domestic use
inside the home and is not intended for commercial
or industrial use.
 The washing machine must be used by adults only,
in accordance with the instructions provided in this
booklet.
 Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with
wet or damp hands or feet.
 When unplugging the appliance, always pull the
plug from the mains socket; do not pull on the
cable.
 Do not touch the drained water as it may reach
extremely high temperatures.
 Never force the porthole door: doing so may
damage the safety lock mechanism designed to
prevent the door being opened accidentally.
 If the appliance breaks down, under no
circumatances must you attempt to carry out the
repairs yourself.
 Keep children well away from the machine while it
is in operation.
 If the machine must be moved, work in a group of
two or three people and handle it very carefully.
Never attempt to move the appliance without the
help of another person, because it is very heavy.
 Make sure that the drum is empty before loading
laundry into the appliance.
Disposal
 When disposing of the packaging material: observe
local legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
 Disposing of an old washing machine:
before scrapping your appliance, cut the power
supply cable and remove the appliance door.
Opening the door manually
If it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a
powercut and you wish to hang out the laundry,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the plug from
the electricity socket;
2. Make sure that the
water level inside the
machine is lower than the
door opening; if this is not
the case remove excess
water using the water
outlet hose, collecting it in
a bucket as shown in the
figure;
3. Remove the kick strip
on the front of the
washing machine using a
screwdriver (see figure);
4. Using the tab shown in
the figure, pull outwards
until the plastic brace
comes away; pull it
downwards until you hear
a click, which indicates
that the door is unlocked;
5. Open the door; if this is
still not possible, repeat
the process;
6. Replace the kick strip, making sure that the hooks
are positioned in the right slots before pushing the
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Care and maintenance
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Turning off the water and electricity
supplies
 Turn off the water tap after every wash. This limits
wear and tear on the machines water supply and
prevents leaks.
 Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply
before cleaning it and before performing any
maintenance work on it.
Cleaning the machine
The exterior of the appliance and all rubber parts may
be cleaned using a cloth soaked in warm soapy
water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
To remove the drawer,
press the lever (1) and pull
it outwards (2) (see
figure).
Wash the drawer under
running water; this should
be done regularly.
Drum maintenance
 Always leave the porthole door ajar to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning
pump which does not require regular maintenance.
However, it may become blocked due to foreign
objects (coins, buttons, hair clips, etc) falling into the
filter-chamber that protects the pump. This situation
will normally be indicated by Temperature LED 1 (No
Heat) & LED 3 (40°) been lighted up simultaneously.
To clear the blockage, follow the below steps.
 Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and
remove the plug from the socket.
To access the filter-chamber:
1. Remove the kick strip
on the front of the
machine using a
screwdriver (see figure);
2. Position a container
under the screw cap to
collect the drained water
correctly (see figure).
Expect approximately 1.5
litres if the cycle has
finished completely;
3. Unscrew the cover,
turning it in an
anticlockwise direction
(see figure);
4. Clean the inside thoroughly;
5. Screw the cover back on;
6. Replace the kick strip, making sure that the hooks
are positioned in the right slots before pushing the
panel towards the machine.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If
there are any cracks, replace it immediately: the high
water pressure used by the wash cycles could cause
a cracked hose to split open.

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Troubleshooting
Possible causes / Solutions:
The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket properly or there is no
power in the house or electrical socket.
 There is no power in the house.
 The porthole door has not been shut properly.
 The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
 The water tap has not been turned on.
 The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.
 The hose is kinked.
 The water tap has not been turned on.
 There is no water in the house.
 The water pressure is insufficient.
 The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
 The end of the outlet hose has not been fitted at a height between 65 and 100
cm from the floor (see Installation ).
 The free end of the hose is underwater (see Installation ).
 If If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be
problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to load and
drain water continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and
help to avoid this inconvenience.
 The water drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe.
 The programme does not include a draining phase: some programmes require
manual draining (see Programmes and options ).
The Reduced creases option is enabled: to complete the programme, press the
START/PAUSE button (see Programmes and options ).
 The outlet hose is bent (see Installation ).
The drainage duct is clogged.
 The drum was not unlocked properly when the appliance was installed
(see Installation ).
 The washing machine is not level (see Installation ).
The washing machine is trapped between cabinets and a wall (see Installation ).
 The load is not balanced properly (see Description of the machine ).
 The water inlet hose is not screwed on to the tap correctly (see Installation ).
The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for instructions on how to clean it,
see Care and maintenance ).
 The outlet hose has not been secured properly (see Installation ).
 Switch off the machine and unplug the appliance; wait for approximately 1
minute then switch it on again.
If the problem persists, contact Assistance.
 The detergent is not designed for machine washing (the packaging should state
that the product is for washing by machine, for washing by hand or machine
or similar).
 Too much detergent was used.
 Follow the manual unlocking procedure (see Precautions and tips ).
 Drain pump may be blocked, see Cleaning the pump under the Care and
Maintenance chapter.
 If the problem persists after the above checks have been carried out, shut off the
water tap, switch off the machine and contact Assistance.
From time to time your machine may not operate as it should. Before calling for Assistance (see Assistance ), make sure that
the problem cannot be resolved easily using the following list.
Malfunction:
The washing machine will not
switch on and no lights appear
on the control panel.
The wash cycle
does not begin.
The washing machines fails to fill
with water.
The machine continuously fills
and drains water.
The machine does not drain
or spin.
The washing machine vibrates
too much during the spin cycle.
The washing machine leaks.
The icons corresponding to the Wash
Cycle Phase flash rapidly at the same
time as the ON/OFF indicator light.
There is too much foam.
The washing machine door
remains locked.
Temperature LED 1 (No Heat) &
LED 3 (40°) been lighted up
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Assistance
Before contacting Assistance:
Check whether you can resolve the problem on your own (see Troubleshooting );
 Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been overcome;
 If this is not the case, contact the Authorised Technical Assistance Centre;
If the machine has been installed or used incorrectly, you may be charged for the maintenance callout service.
Never use the services of an unauthorised technician.
Have the following information ready:
 The type of problem experienced;
 The appliance model (Mod.);
 The serial number (S/N);
This information can be found on the appliance data label. The label can be located on the machine behind the
door, or behind the product itself, and may also be found on labels that come with installation documents. For
ease of service, having all the information noted from the data plate will aid customer service staff in assisting to
your call.
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