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ARGHERITA
ARGHERITA
AIB 14
M
M
Instructions for
GB
installation and use
The secrets
The secrets
A wash
performance
The first washer-dryer
of fabrics
of fabrics
to give a perfect wash
How to get better results at only 40°C
How to get better results
Cashmere
Gold
The first washing
machine to have The
Woolmark Company
recognition
Perfect
rinse
The first washing
machine to eliminate
all detergent residue
Margherita
Assistance,
Spare parts
Washing machine
and Acces-
sories?
safe
Call your nearest
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ARGHERITA M Quick guide to Margherita Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. 1. Installation and removal (p. 10) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washing machine. Always check: 1. That the electric system conforms to regulations; 2. That the inlet and draining
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ARGHERITA M M Dividing your garments according to What goes in your washer? fabric and colour, is very important for Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your good results. garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines. Before washing. The labels say it all. Big and small happily together. Divide your washing according to Always look at the labels: they This washing machine has a special the type of fabric and colour tell y
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ARGHERITA M Understanding the control panel Here Im in command E F G Making the right choice is important. And its easy. Programme selector knob To select a programme, you should turn the knob so that the symbol/number of the desired programme is in line with the pointer on the glass G. D A C B Margheritas knobs are On-off hidden. Just press them When button B is pressed, the lightly in the middle to extract washing machine is switched on, them. when it is not the machine is switched off. Tu
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ARGHERITA M M Special displays Programme length End of the programme Door lock During the wash cycle, the At the end of the programme, the Symbol on indicates that the (left-hand side of the display): amount of time left is displayed. word End is displayed. washing machine door is locked to prevent it from being opened As soon as you switch the accidentally. To avoid any Error message During the wash cycle
. appliance on
. damages, you must wait for it to You can display the remaining In the e
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ARGHERITA M Understanding labels Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer resulting in an improved wash. All over Europe, garment labels These symbols are divided in five contain messages expressed in different categories and shapes: small yet important symbols. washing , bleaching , Understanding them is very ironing , dry cleaning and important if you want to get drying . better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to
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ARGHERITA M M Useful tips Never use your washing How much does it weigh? Holidays: unplug the machine to wash... torn, fraying 1 sheet 400-500 gr. appliance. or non-hemmed linen. If it is 1 pillow case 150-200 gr. It is recommended that you absolutely neccessary, place it in 1 tablecloth 400-500 gr. should unplug the machine from a bag for protection. Do not wash 1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr. the socket and turn off the water coloured linen with whites. 1 towel 150-250 gr. supply. Leave the door aja
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ARGHERITA M Its important for a good wash Useful tips about the detergent dispenser The first secret is the easiest: the detergent In compartment 1: dispenser is opened by rotating it outwards. Detergent for pre-washing (powder) 4 In compartment 2: You must follow the dosage Remember that liquid detergent Detergent for washing (powder or liquid) recommendations provided by is only designed for wash cycles 1 the manufacturers when adding of up to 60 degrees on non pre- In compartment 3: 2 Additi
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ARGHERITA M M Troubleshooting Before calling, read the following In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. The washing machine washing machine cannot work fails to start. But where did all the water go? if the door is open or not shut properly. Simple: with the new Ariston technology, you need less than Is the plug correctly half of it, to g
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ARGHERITA M Is the drain hose kinked? Is there space between the The tract of the drain hose machine and adjacent units? must be as straight as possible. If it is not a built-in model, the Make sure the drain hose is not washing machine will oscillate squashed or kinked. a bit during the spin cycle. A few cm of space should Is the washing machines therefore be left around it. drain duct clogged? Is there Too much foam. The washing machine an extension of the drain does not drain or spin. hose?
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ARGHERITA M M Installation and removal When Margherita arrives Whether new or just transported to a new house, installation is extremely important for the correct functioning of your washing machine. After removing the appliance Connection to the water from its packaging, check that it mains is intact. If in doubt, contact a Both hot and cold water supplies qualified technician immediately. are preferable and they should be The inside of the machine is between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and supported,
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ARGHERITA M Removing the plug: Disposing of the appliance: If your appliance has a non- When disposing of the appliance rewireable moulded plug and you please remove the plug by should wish to re-route the mains cutting the mains cable as close cable through partitions, units as possible to the plug body and etc., please ensure that either: dispose of it as described above. the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re-wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval. GREEN & YELLOW or: the mains c
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ARGHERITA M M Easy Care and Maintenance Treat your machine well and it will provide many years of trouble free service Your washing machine is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you to keep it in shape. Margherita is a washing machine It is important to designed to provide reliable wash the detergent service over many years. A few dispenser regularly. simple steps will help to prolong To prevent dried its life and avoid problems. It is washing powder from ad
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ARGHERITA M Important for the safe use of your Margherita Your safety and that of Margherita has been built in compliance with the strictest international safety regulations. To protect you and all your family. your family Read these instructions and all 7. Never open the detergent 5. Never touch the washing 8. Never pull on the supply the information in this manual machine when barefoot dispenser while the cable or the washing carefully: they are an appliance is functioning; or with wet or dam
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ARGHERITA M M Stay in touch THANK YOU for choosing an Ariston appliance. We are confident you have made a good choice and that your new appliance will give many years of excellent service. And we're there when you need us. Register your purchase now This will confirm your entitlement to free spare parts for five years, and you could also be lucky enough to recover the cost of your purchase in our quarterly prize draw. Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with the appliance d
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