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The secrets

The secrets

of fabrics

of fabrics

How to get better results

How to get better results

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Instructions for

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installation and use

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Margherita 2000

Washing machine

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Quick guide to
Margherita 2000

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 2000 washing
machine. Always check:

1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;

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

3. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something worth

checking to aid the performance of your washing machine;

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

of the washing machine;

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2. What goes in your washing machine and how

to start your Margherita 2000 (p. 2)

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.

3. 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.

4. 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 2000 offers you helpful advice allowing you to
wash wool even better than an expert laundress would by hand.

5. The detergent dispenser (p.7)

How to use the detergent dispenser.

6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3)

8. Care and maintenance (p. 12)

Margherita 2000 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.

9. Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9)

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. Technical characteristics (p. 9)

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. Safety for you and your family (p.13)

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

12. Ariston stays with you after your purchase

(p.14)

Margherita 2000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.

7. Guide to Margherita 2000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.

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

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

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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

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.

Starting Margherita 2000

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

Starting Margherita 2000 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 I, set the tem­perature using knob B and, if
necessary, use buttons D, E and
then press on/off button F
(position ON).

(Stop/

At the end of the wash cycle...

The H lamp to extinguish: it will
take about three minutes.
Then turn Margherita 2000 off by
pressing on-off button F (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.

Margherita 2000s knobs are hidden.
Just press them lightly in the middle
to extract them.

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Programme selector knob

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 I.
Now press on/off button F
(position ON), pilot lamp G will
start flashing.
After 5", the setting will be
accepted, pilot lamp G 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
(Stop/Reset) and wait 5" : when the
cancellation has been accepted,
pilot lamp G flashes, and you can
then turn the appliance off.
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).

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
keeping the washing 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:
Silk and curtains: press button
D and Margherita 2000 will drain
the water.
Synthetic fabrics: press button D
if you want a spin cycle, or turn
knob A to symbol if you
want the water to be drained.

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Slow spin (1000/500)

Use this button to reduce the
spinning speed from 1000 to 500
rpm for the cotton programmes
and from 800 to 500 rpm for the
synthetic fabrics programmes.

On-off

When button F 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.

The on-off lamp

Lamp G 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.

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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Type of fabric and degree of soil Program.

knob

COTTONS

Exceptionally soiled white s (sheets,
tablecloths, etc.)

Exceptionally soiled white s (sheets,
tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Slightly soiled whites and delicate
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.)

Rinse cycles

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Stop/Reset

SYNTH ETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.)

Heavily soiled fast colour 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

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

Rinse cycles

Draining Draining

Stop/Reset

Temperat.
knob

Detergent
for
prewash

1 90°C

2 90°C

360°C

440°C

560°C

650°C

740°C

840°C

930°C

Detergent
for wash

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Fabric
softener

Length of
the cycle
(minutes)

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165

145

130

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Description of wash cycle

Wa rm p re w a sh , was h cy c le a t 90 °C,
rinse cycles, intermediate and final
spin cycles

Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

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intermediate and final spin cycles

Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin
cycles

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti­crease or delicate spin cycle

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

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crease or delicate spin cycle

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

70

crease or 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

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delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

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

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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.

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