Hotpoint Ariston ARGD149K EU Operating and installation instructions

Indesit Company UK Ltd
© 2008 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725
Service
Information
WASHING
MACHINE
Models Comm.
Covered Code
LCD Display
ARGD149K EU 61359
5407472 Issue 1 Sept 2008

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SAFETY NOTES & GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE
1. This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance.
2. It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable
product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment.
3. Servicing of electrical appliances must be undertaken with the appliance disconnected (unplugged)
from the electrical supply.
4. Servicing must be preceded by Earth Continuity, Earth Resistance and Insulation Resistance
checks.
5. Personal safety precautions must be taken to protect against accidents caused by sharp edges on
metal and plastic parts.
6. After servicing the appliance must be rechecked for Electrical Safety. In the case of appliances
which are connected to a water supply (i.e.: Washing Machines, Dishwashers & Food Centres etc.)
checks must be made for leaks from seals gaskets and pipe work and rectification carried out where
necessary.
7. Itcanbedangeroustoattempt 'DIY' repairs /maintenance on complex equipmentandtheCompany
recommends that any problem with the appliance is referred to its own Service Organisation.
8. WhilsttheCompany hasendeavouredtoensurethe accuracyof the datawithin this publicationthey
cannot hold themselves responsible for any inconvenience or loss occasioned by any error within.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Risk of Electric Shock
The metal heatsink fitted on the
Power Module may hold an
electrical charge for a short
period after switching off the
machine.
Allow 5 minutes after
disconnecting the machine
from the electrical supply
before commencing ANY work.

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SERIAL NUMBER / INDUSTRIAL CODE EXPLANATION
INDEX
Safety & Servicing Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Serial Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Wash Programmes & Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls Information / Main Board Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11
Automatic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wiring Diagram Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Error Codes & Possible Causes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dismantling Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 21
Serial Number Example
3 10 02 0895
Four remaining digits = Build number that day 895th built
Third two digits = Day of manufacture 2nd of month
Second two digits = Month of manufacture October
First digit = Year of manufacture 2003
Industrial Code Example
37 24455 0010
Last four digits = 0000 original production.
Second five digits = COMMERCIAL CODE*
First two digits = Factory of origin
* Vital for correct model information and system identification
Other numbers denote major production changes

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SPECIFICATIONS
Models Covered ARGD149K EU
Colour K = Black
Dimensions Height 850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 600 mm
Weight 72 kg Nett
Weight Packed 74 kg
Country of Origin Great Britain - Kinmel Park Factory (94)
Electrical Supply 220/240 Volts AC @ 50Hz Fuse 13amp
Energy Class A
Washing Performance Class: A
Drying Performance Class: B
Energy Consumption 1.52 kWh / Cycle @ 60°C Cotton
Water Consumption 69 litres @ 60°C Cotton
Wash Load 8 kg Cottons
Spin Speed 1400 rpm
Drum (Outer) Plastic. Capacity = 58 litres
Control PCB 220/240Volt 50/60Hz Type Merloni EVO 2
Water Supply Cold Valve - Coil Resistance 3.8 KΩ
Cold Fill only Max Pressure = 1 Mpa (10bar / 145 PSI)
Minimum Pressure = 0.05 Mpa (0.5bar / 7.25 PSI)
Wash Heater 1700 Watts @ 230 volts
Resistance 30Ω
Thermistor NTC Resistance: 20KΩ@ 20°C
Pump 2 Pole Synchronous
220 / 240 Volt 25 Watt, Resistance = 165 Ω
Wash Motor CESET 3 Phase Induction (stator 50)
195v - 3A - 800W - 310Hz - 17500rpm.
Door Lock P.T.C. solenoid with emergency door release
Torque Settings Upper Balance Weight = 24 Nm
Lower Balance Weight = 24 Nm
NOTE: - The module fitted in production has a fixed (welded) EEProm and can only be programmed
with a Smart Card / Palm (Hand Held Device).
Programme (1st press of the
button); temperature 60°C;
using a load of 8 kg
}Energy rated programmes
according to regulation
EN 60456

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CONTROLS
FIRST TIME USE
The first time the machine is switched on, you will be asked to select the language - the display will
automatically show the language selection menu. To select the desired language, press the
Temperature and Spin buttons to scroll through the choices. To confirm the selection press the Child
Lock button. To select a different language option, press and hold the Child lock button + Temperature
button + Spin button simultaneously for 5 seconds to enter the language selection menu.
(The machine must be switched on to do this.)
ON-OFF / SELECTING A PROGRAMME
The machine is switched on by pressing the ON-OFF button.
The display lights up.
Load the laundry and detergent.
Select the desired programme by pressing the correct programme button. Select the option required.
The display will show the programme selected, spin speed, temperature and time.
Press the Start / Cancel button.
A beep will be heard followed by a CLUNK from the door lock solenoid as it locks the door, at this stage
the door locked indicator symbol will light.
TO STOP OR CHANGE A PROGRAMME
Press the ON-OFF button for approximately 3 seconds
Select PUMP OUT on the programme dial.
Switch on and re-start.
When the machine has finished emptying, press the ON-OFF button.
Select a new programme and re-start.
NOTE: If you cancel a HOT wash programme, take care when removing the laundry, it may still be
VERY HOT.
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DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR LIGHT
The Door Locked indicator light will come on when you press the START / PAUSE button and will stay
lit throughout the programme.When the programme has finished, the indicator light will go out and you
can then open the door.
A double CLUNK noise will be heard from the door lock solenoid at this point.
If the door is not closed properly prior to starting as programme, the door lock solenoid will 'CLUNK'
approximately 5 times followed by a flashing DOOr indication in the display window. Every 5 seconds
from then onwards there will be an audible beep.
Push the door closed and press START / PAUSE button to commence the cycle.
N.B. If the Delay Start function has been activated, the door cannot be opened; Pause it by pressing
the Start/Pause button if you wish to open the door.
CHILD LOCK
To set the Child Lock, start the programme required then press and hold the Child Lock button for
2 seconds. At this point a red LED will illuminate on the button - Child Lock function is now active.
To Remove Child Lock - Press and hold the Child Lock button down for 2 seconds.
NOTE: - The Child Lock option will need to be removed before another programme can be selected.
MEMORY
To store a customised programme with different preferences, press and hold the Memory (M) button to
store the programme. To recall the stored cycle, press the memory button.

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OPTIONS
Options are selected by pressing the button and confirmed by illumination an orange LED sited in the
button.
If an option is not available with a programme, the LED will flash and a bleeping noise will be heard
when pressing the button.
MINI LOAD This option is recommended if the Wash Load is equal to or less than half of the
maximum recommended load. In addition to reducing the actual wash time, this option will reduce
the water and energy consumption by 50%. It cannot be used with & Pump Out options.
EASY IRON By selecting this option the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce
creases. At the end of the cycle, the drum will turn periodically and the Start/Pause and Reduce
Creases lights will flash Orange & End of Cycle will appear in the display. To complete the
programme, press Start/Pause or Easy Iron button. If it is used with Silk/Curtains Cycle the
machine suspends the wash load in water with Start /Pause and Easy Iron lights flashing Orange
and Rinse Hold will appear in the display. To complete the programme (pump out water) press
Start/Pause or Easy Iron buttons. It cannot be used with & Pump Out options.
CHILD LOCK When activated programme and functions cannot be altered.
(Control panel lock)
EXTRA RINSE By selecting this option, the efficiency of the Rinse is increased and optimal
detergent removal is guaranteed. Ideal for large wash loads and items for young children or
people with sensitive skin. It cannot be used with & Pump Out options.
DELAY START Press this button repeatedly until the desired delay period has been reached.
This can be set from 1 to 24 hours.
SPIN REDUCTION Pressing this button can reduce or completely exclude the Spin Cycle.
The Spin Speed set will be indicated in the display.
TEMPERATURE Pressing this button will decrease the programme temperature pre-set by the
programme selection and will be indicated in the display.
PREWASH If this function is selected, the pre-wash cycle will run; this is useful for removing
stubborn stains. N.B.: put the detergent in the relevant compartment.
It cannot be used with & Pump Out options.
Option Buttons
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STAIN REMOVAL This function is particularly
useful for the removal of stubborn stains.
Place extra compartment 4 (supplied) into
compartment 1. When pouring in the bleach, be
careful not to exceed the “max” level marked on the
central pivot (see figure).
To run the bleach cycle on its own, pour the bleach
into extra compartment 4, set the “Rinse”
programme and activate the “Stain removal”
programme.
To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the
detergent and any fabric softener you wish to use,
set the desired wash cycle and enable the “Stain
removal” function.
N.B. The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the
“Pre-wash” function.
It cannot be used with & Pump Out
options.
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MAX
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WASH PROGRAMMES
DEMO MODE
LANGUAGE SELECTION
To change the language on the appliance, press and hold the following 3 buttons for
approximately 5 seconds:
CHILD LOCK (Control Panel Lock)
SPIN REDUCTION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE SELECTION
Then select the language required using the TEMPERATURE or SPIN buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing the CHILD LOCK (Control Panel Lock) button.
To Activate Demo Mode
Press and hold the following 3 buttons
simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds.
ON / OFF BUTTON
OPTION BUTTON NEAREST TO
START/PAUSE BUTTON
START / PAUSE
Demo ON will flash periodically in the
display.
To De-Select Demo Mode
Press and hold the following 2 buttons
simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds:
ON / OFF BUTTON
START / PAUSE
Demo OFF will appear in the display.
Note:- At this point the user will need to
select the language required. There are
approximately 22 languages available.
For all Test Institutes:
* Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 60456: set wash cycle with a temperature of 60 C.
Description of the wash cycle
Max.
temp.
( C)
Max.
speed
(rpm)
Detergents
Max.
load
(kg)
Max.
load
(kg) Cycle
duration
Pre-
wash Bleach Wash Fabric softener Normal Mini
Load
Everyday wash cycles (Daily)
Cotton (*) (1st press of the button): extre ely soiled whites. 90° 1400 lll l 84
Cotton (2nd press of the button ): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1400 lll l 84
Cotton
(3rd press of the button): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1400 lll l 84
Synthetics (1st press of the button): heavily soiled resistant colours. 60° 800 lll l 3,5 1,5
Synthetics (2nd press of the button): lightly soiled resistant colours. 40° 800 lll l 3,5 1,5
Mix 30' (1st press of the button): to refresh lightly soiled gar ents quickly
(not suitable for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand). 30° 800
- -
ll 3
-
Mix 15' (2nd press of the button ) : to refresh lightly soiled gar ents quickly (not
suitable for wool, silk and clothes w hich require washing by hand). 30° 800
- -
ll 1,5
-
Special cycles / Memory
Baby cycle: heavily soiled delicate colours. 40° 800
-
ll l 21
Memory: allows for any wash cycle to be stored.
Silk/Curtains:
for gar ents in silk and viscose, lingerie. 30° 0
- -
ll 21
Wool:
for wool, cash ere, etc. 40° 600
-
ll l 21
Partial wash cycles
Fast Spin (1 st press of the button)
-
1400
- - - -
8
-
Slow spin (2nd press of the button)
-
800
- - - -
3,5
-
Rinse cottons (1st press of the button)
-
1400
-
l
-
l84
Pu p out (2nd press of the button )
-
0
- - - -
8
-
The duration of the wash cycles can be checked
on the display.
Wash cycles
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CONTROLS INFORMATION
A single control board located at the back of the machine contains all the circuitry to control the
machine and interfaces with the LCD / Selector, option buttons and LEDs located on the console
panel. The control board has an access port to the rear of the machine.
Programmes are selected by using the Selector Dial. Special options can be selected by pressing the
appropriate buttons and the programme process followed by LEDs.
The machine is switched on using the On/Off button and selected programmes started by pressing the
Start/Cancel button.
MAIN BOARD PROGRAMMING
Programming a Main Board
There are a number of ways the board can be programmed - some of which are not applicable to
certain markets.
Types of programming:
1. Handheld Terminal (Palm).
2. Emit / Memwriter (UK Indesit Service Engineers).
3. Smart Reader & Smart Card see photo.
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card
this card hold the program file
and can only be used ONCE.