Hotpoint Ariston ARGD149K EU Operating and installation instructions

Indesit Company UK Ltd

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

- - - -

Slow spin (2nd press of the button)

800

- - - -

3,5

Rinse cottons (1st press of the button)

1400

l84

Pu p out (2nd press of the button )

- - - -

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.

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