Ariston MARGHERITA A1324 User Manual

ARGHERITA

The secrets

of fabrics

How to get better results

A 1324

Instructions for

installation and use

A wash performance

The first washing machine to give a perfect wash at only 40°C

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Margherita

Washing machine

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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.

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 complies with the law;

2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly.

Never use hoses that have already been used, always use the new ones provided with your machine.

3. That the washer is levelled properly; something worth

checking for the life of your washer and the quality of your wash;

4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back

of the washer.

What goes in your washing machine and how to start your Margherita (p. 2)

Guide to Margherita s programmes (p. 4)

Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day.

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.

Guide to understanding labels (p. 5)

The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide includes simple instructions to help you choose the right temperature, wash cycles and ironing methods.

Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6)

Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good advice

- and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy. Today, Margherita offers you helpful advice allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress would by hand.

The detergent dispenser (p. 7)

How to use the detergent dispenser.

Understanding the control panel (p. 3)

Margherita s control panel is very simple. It has only a few essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanics overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your washing machine last longer. Its easy.

Margherita is a true friend. With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion. With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to come.

Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists, call your local Ariston customer services who will be pleased to help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.

10.

Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations.

11.

Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is important for you to read this section carefully.

12.

Ariston supports its products after their purchase by offering you a range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts and quality accessories.

Care and maintenance (p. 12)

Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9)

Technical characteristics (p. 9)

Safety for you and your family (p. 13)

Ariston stays with you after your purchase (p. 14)

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What goes in your washer?

Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

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Dividing your

garments according to

fabric and colour, is

very important for

good results

Before washing.

Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour fastness. Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and ensure all loose buttons are repaired or removed prior to loading.

The labels say it all.

Always look at the labels: they tell you everything about your garment and how to wash it in the best possible way. The table on page 5 shows all meanings behind these symbols. Their recommendations are important to achieve better wash results

Starting Margherita

After installing your new washing machine, start a wash cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.

Starting Margherita in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, to help prevent future problems and enhance life expectancy of your appliance. Once you have loaded your washing machine and added the detergent together with any fabric conditioner, always check that:

For more delicate

garments:

protect underwear,

tights and stockings

and delicate items by

placing them in a

canvas pouch

1. The door is closed correctly.

2. The plug is secured in the socket.

3. The water supply is turned on.

4. Selector knob A is positioned on one of the symbols Reset).

Choose the desired programme

The programme is selected according to the type of garments that need to be washed. To choose a programme, refer to the table on page 4. Turn knob A until the selected programme coincides with the pointer situated on the upper part of glass L, set the temperature using knob B and, if necessary, use buttons D, E and F and then press on/off button G (position ON).

(Stop/

Big and small happily together.

This washing machine has a special electronic control device for even distribution: before the spin cycle starts, this device allows the garments to positions themselves, to minimise noise and vibrations during the spin cycle.

Remember that, if you want to use it, the "programmed start" should be set before the wash cycle.

At the end of the wash cycle...

The I lamp to extinguish: it will take about three minutes. Then turn Margherita off by pressing on-off button G (OFF position). You can now open the washing machine door safely.

After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum. Always disconnect electricity at the socket and turn off the water supply.

Remember that, in the event of a power failure, or should the washing machine switch itself off, the programme chosen will remain in its memory.

How to eliminate the most common stains

Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°. Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately. Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with

turpentine or methyl alcohol.

Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag. Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar,

then washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.

Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk. Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the

garment as the sheet gradually changes colour. Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

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Understanding the control panel

Here Im in command

Making the right choice is important. And its easy.

Programme selector knob and programmed start

Use this knob to select the wash programme.

Turn this knob clockwise only.

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 L. Now press on/off button G (position ON), pilot lamp H will start flashing. After 5", the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp H will stop flashing (staying lit) and the wash cycle will begin. Should you wish to interrupt the programme in progress or set a new one, select one of the symbols 5" : when the cancellation has been accepted, pilot lamp H flashes, and you can then turn the appliance off.

Delay timer

You can use this knob to delay the appliance's operation. Select one of the four delay time positions, press the on/off button G (position ON) and wait 5". The setting has now been accepted (pilot lamp H stays lit) and you can select the programme you desire.

Pilot lamp H has a particular flashing motion (2" on and 4" off) to indicate that a delayed start has been set. During this phase, you can open the appliance door and change the washing load, should you wish to do so.

After the wash cycle has been set and accepted by the washing machine, turning the knob will have no effect (except for when it is on position

(Stop/Reset) and wait

Stop/Reset).

Temperature control knob

It is used to set the wash temperature in the recommended programme table on pag. 4. It also allows you to reduce the temperature recommended for the selected programme, and even to set a cold wash cycle (

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into three compartments:

1. Detergent for pre-wash;

2. Detergent for the main cycle wash;

3. Fabric conditioner.

Rinse-Hold

This button allows you to interrupt a programme (on symbol soaking in water before the spin cycle. It is a very useful button in particular because it can be used for delicates and synthetics. It is only to be used with wash programmes for synthetic fabrics, silk and curtains when it is impossible for you to take the washing out immediately. Before opening the washing machine door, finish the wash cycle as follows:

) keeping the washing

Margherita s knobs are hidden. Just press them lightly in the middle to extract them.

Silk and curtains: press button

D and Margherita will drain the water. Synthetic fabrics: press button D if you want a spin cycle, or turn knob A to symbol want the water to be drained.

With Daily wash, this function is not enabled.

Rapid wash

This button reduces the length of the wash programme by about 30%. It cannot be used with special programmes (see page 4) or those for wool and silk.

Prewash

With this button, you can prewash on all programmes except the wool programme and the special programmes (see page 4).

On-off

When button G is pressed, the washing machine is switched on, when it is not the machine is switched off.

Turning the appliance off does not cancel the selected programme.

if you

The door block lamp

The safety lamp indicates that the washing machine door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally. To avoid any damages to lock mechanism, you must wait for the lamp to extinguish, before attempting to open the door which takes around three minutes.

The detergent dispenser is here.

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The on-off lamp

Lamp H flashes when the appliance is switched on and awaiting a programme to be set.

A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selected programme.

What are you washing today?

A programme for all seasons

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Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme

COTTONS

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Slightly soiled whites and delicate colours (shirts, j umpe rs, etc.)

Rinse cycles

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Stop/Reset

SYNT HETIC S

Heavily soiled fast colou r synthetics (baby linen, etc.)

Delicate colour synthetics (all types of slightly soiled garments)

Rinse cycles

Fabric softener

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Stop/Reset

WOOL

Hand wash

Rinse cycles

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Stop/Reset

SILK

Particu larly delicate garments and fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)

Rinse cycles

Draining Draining

Stop/Reset

PROGRAMMED START (Delay Timer)

12 - 9 - 3 - 1 hour delay Start is delayed by 12 - 9 - 3 - 1 hours

Stop/Reset

knob

10 30°C

Temperature knob

Detergent for wash

1 90°C

2 60°C

340°C

440°C

5 60°C

650°C

740°C

830°C

940°C

Fabric softener

Length of the cycle (minutes)

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Description of wash cycle

Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,

145

intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,

130

intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

150

intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

intermediate and final spin cycles

Rinse cy cles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-

100

crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and

delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycel

Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and

delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or draining

Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.

The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and the room temperature.

Special programmes

A wash performance Margherita has a special programme to allow you to obtain optimum results even at low temperatures. By setting programme 3 at a temperature of 40° C, the results you will obtain will be the same as you would normally obtain at 60°C thanks to the washing machines action and the length of the wash cycle. Daily wash Margherita has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time. By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes.

We recommend the use of liquid detergent.

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