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Instructions forinstallation and use GB

MargheritaWashing machine

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�A� washperformanceThe first washingmachine to give aperfect wash at only40°C

CashmereGoldThe first washingmachine to have �TheWoolmark Company�recognition

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Margherita - Instructions for installation and use

Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read,learn and have fun: you will discover many secretways to get a better wash, more easily and makingyour washing machine last longer.

Quick guide toMargherita

1. Installation and removal (p. 10)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most importantoperation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washingmachine. 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 usethe new ones provided with your machine.

3. That the washer is levelled properly; something worthchecking for the life of your washer and the quality ofyour wash;

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

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

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successfuloutcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn allthe 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 understandand equally important for the success of your wash. The guideincludes simple instructions to help you choose the right tempera-ture, 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 offers you helpful advice allowing you to washcashmere and wool even better than an expert laundress would byhand.

5. The detergent dispenser (p.7)

How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.

6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3)

Margherita �s control panel is very simple. It has only a few essentialbuttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle, ranging from themost energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic�s overalls, to themost delicate for cashmere. Familiarising yourself with it will helpyou get the best out of your wash while helping your washing machinelast longer. It�s easy.

7. 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 rightprogramme and you will get better results with your wash while savingtime, water and energy, day after day.

8. Care and maintenance (p. 12)

Margherita is a true friend. With just a bit of care, it will repay youwith 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 solutionsmay be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists, callyour 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: modeltype number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speedof the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and Europeanregulations.

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

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

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

Ariston supports its products after their purchase by offering you arange of special services, professional assistance, spare parts andquality accessories.

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Margherita - Iinstructions for installation and use

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What goes in your washer?Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide yourgarments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Before washing.Divide your washing according tothe type of fabric and colourfastness.Empty all pockets (coins, paper,money and small obejects) andensure all loose buttons arerepaired or removed prior toloading.

How to eliminate the most common stainsInk 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 withturpentine 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 thegarment as the sheet gradually changes colour.Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

Starting Margherita

Starting Margherita in the rightway is important for the qualityof your wash, to help preventfuture problems and enhance lifeexpectancy of your appliance.Once you have loaded yourwashing machine and added thedetergent together with anyfabric conditioner, always checkthat:

1. The door is closed correctly.2. The plug is secured in thesocket.3. The water supply is turned on.4. Selector knob A is positionedon one of the symbols (Stop/Reset).

Choose the desired programmeThe programme is selectedaccording to the type of garmentsthat need to be washed. Tochoose a programme, refer to thetable on page 4. Turn knob Auntil the selected programmecoincides with the pointersituated on the upper part of glassO, set the temperature usingknob B, make sure knob C is inthe required position and, ifnecessary, use buttons F, G, Hand I and then press on/offbutton L (position ON).

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

For more delicategarments:

protect underwear,tights and stockingsand delicate items by

placing them in acanvas pouch

Dividing yourgarments according tofabric and colour, isvery important for

good results

Remember that, if you want touse it, the "programmed start"should be set before the washcycle.

At the end of the wash cycle...The N lamp to extinguish: it willtake about three minutes.Then turn Margherita off bypressing on-off button L (OFFposition). You can now open thewashing machine door safely.

After having removed the freshlycleaned washing, leave the dooropen to allow air circulationinside the drum.Always disconnect electricity atthe socket and turn off the watersupply.Remember that, in the eventof a power failure, or shouldthe washing machine switchitself off, the programmechosen will remain in itsmemory.

The labels say it all.Always look at the labels: theytell you everything about yourgarment and how to wash it inthe best possible way.The table on page 5 shows allmeanings behind these symbols.Their recommendations areimportant to achieve betterwash results

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Big and small happilytogether.This washing machine has a specialelectronic control device for evendistribution: before the spin cyclestarts, this device allows thegarments to positions themselves,to minimise noise and vibrationsduring the spin cycle.

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effectiveness of the liquidadditives, thus allowing moreresistant stains to be removed.When you press the stain removalbutton, you cannot activate thepre-wash cycle (I).

PrewashWith this button, you can pre-wash on all programmes exceptthe wool programme and thespecial programmes (see page 4).If you use this function, youcannot use the stain removalbutton (H).

On-offWhen button L is pressed, thewashing machine is switched on,when it is not the machine isswitched off.Turning the appliance off doesnot cancel the selectedprogramme.

The on-off lampLamp M flashes when theappliance is switched on andawaiting a programme to be set.A steady light means theappliance has accepted theselected programme.

The door block lampThe safety lamp indicates that thewashing machine door is lockedto prevent it from being openedaccidentally. To avoid anydamages to lock mechanism, youmust wait for the lamp toextinguish, before attempting toopen the door which takesaround three minutes.

Programme keyThis contains the descriptions ofthe wash programmes and thevarious functions connected tothe buttons. Pull it outwards toopen it.

Rinse-HoldThis button allows you tointerrupt a programme (onsymbol ) keeping the washingsoaking in water before the spincycle. It is a very useful buttonin particular because it can beused for delicates and synthetics.It is only to be used with washprogrammes for synthetic fabrics,silk and curtains when it isimpossible for you to take thewashing out immediately. Beforeopening the washing machinedoor, finish the wash cycle asfollows:Silk and curtains: press buttonF and Margherita 2000 will drainthe water.Synthetic fabrics: press button Fif you want a spin cycle, or turnknob A to symbol if youwant the water to be drained.With "Daily wash" or "Handwash", this function is notenabled.

Rapid washThis button reduces the length ofthe wash programme by about30%. It cannot be used withspecial programmes (see page 4)or those for wool and silk.

Stain removal (see page7)Thanks to this command, Mar-gherita will carry out a more in-tensive wash that optimises the

Here I�m in commandUnderstanding the control panel

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

Margherita �s knobs are hidden. Justpress them lightly in the middle toextract them.

Programme selector knoband programmed startUse this knob to select the washprogramme.Turn this knob clockwise only.To select a programme, youshould turn the knob so that thesymbol/number of the desiredprogramme is in line with thepointer on the glass O.Now press on/off button L(position ON), pilot lamp M willstart flashing.After 5", the setting will beaccepted, pilot lamp M will stopflashing (staying lit) and the washcycle will begin.Should you wish to interrupt theprogramme in progress or set anew one, select one of thesymbols (Stop/Reset) and wait5" : when the cancellation hasbeen accepted, pilot lamp Mflashes, and you can then turn theappliance off.Delay timerYou can use this knob to delaythe appliance's operation.Select one of the four delay timepositions, press the on/off buttonL (position ON) and wait 5". Thesetting has now been accepted(pilot lamp M stays lit) and youcan select the programme youdesire.Pilot lamp M has a particularflashing motion (2" on and 4"off) to indicate that a delayedstart has been set.During this phase, you can openthe appliance door and changethe washing load, should youwish to do so.After the wash cycle has been setand accepted by the washingmachine, turning the knob willhave no effect (except for whenit is on position Stop/Reset).

Temperature control knobIt is used to set the wash tempe-rature in the recommendedprogramme table on pag. 4. It alsoallows you to reduce the tempe-rature recommended for theselected programme, and even toset a cold wash cycle ( ).

Spin exclusion knobIt is used to exclude the spincycle (by choosing symbol ) orto reduce the spin speed of theselected programme. Themaximum speed for the fourtypes of fabric are:Fabric SpeedCotton 1400 rpmSynthetics 800 rpmWool 600 rpmSilk noNote: distribution phase will becarried out at low speed.

Detergent dispenserIt is divided into threecompartments:1. Detergent for pre-wash;2. Detergent for the main cycle

wash;3. Fabric conditioner.The washing machine isequipped with an extracompartment 4 (provided as anaccessory) for the bleach, to beinserted in compartment 1.

The detergent dispenser withthe additional bleachcompartment is here.

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Type of fabric and degree of soil Program.knob

Temper.knob

Detergentfor wash

Fabricsoftener

Stain rem.button/Bleach

Length ofthe cycle(minutes)

Description of wash cycle

COTTONS

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets,tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 145 Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,

intermediate and final spin cycles

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 2 60°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 130Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,intermediate and final spin cycles

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 3 40°C ◆ ◆ 150 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,intermediate and final spin cycles

Slightly soiled whites and delicatecolours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 4 40°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 95

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,intermediate and final spin cycles

Rinse cycles/Bleach◆ Del./Trad.

Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spincycles

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics(baby linen, etc.) 5 60°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 100 Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or delicate spin cycle

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics(baby linen, etc.) 6 50°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 95

Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicate colour synthetics (all types ofslightly soiled garments) 7 40°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 70 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicate colour synthetics (all types ofslightly soiled garments) 8 30°C ◆ ◆ 30

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles anddelicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles/Bleach◆ Delicate

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spincycel

Fabric softener◆

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

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle


WOOL

Hand wash 9 40°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 45Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles anddelicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles/Bleach ◆ Delicate Rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle


SILK

Particularly delicate garments andfabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 10 30°C ◆ ◆ 50 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-

crease or draining

Rinse cycles ◆ Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining

Draining Draining


PROGRAMMED START (Delay Timer)

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


A programme for all seasonsWhat are you washing today?

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�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°Cthanks 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 amaximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes. Werecommend the use of liquid detergent.

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

Special programmes

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

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Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Strongaction

Delicat-e action

HighTemp.

LowTemperat.

Wash at95°C

Bleaching only incold water

Hot iron atmax 200°C

Dry clean with anysolvent

Machinedryable

Wash at60°C Do not bleach

Medium hotironing atmax 150°C

Dry clean only withperchloride, benzineav., pure alcohol,R111 and R113

Do not machinedry

Wash at40°C

Iron at max110°C

Dry clean with av.benzine, pure

alcohol and R113 Spread to dry

Wash at30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean

Hang to drywithout spin

drying

Hand washDry on clothes

hanger

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Understanding labelsLearn the meaning of these symbols and you will getbetter results, your garments will last longer resultingin an improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labelscontain messages expressed insmall yet important symbols.Understanding them is veryimportant if you want to getbetter results and treat yourgarments the way they deserve tobe treated.

These symbols are divided in fivedifferent categories and shapes:washing , bleaching ,ironing , dry cleaning anddrying .

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help youobtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get abetter performance out of your Ariston Margherita.

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better resultsand make them last longer.

Always empty pockets of their contents.

Look at the label: it will always give youuseful advice.

When loading your washing, try to have amixture of large to small items. Make sure you select the right

temperature!

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Useful tips Never use your washing

machine to wash... torn, frayingor non-hemmed linen. If it isabsolutely neccessary, place it ina bag for protection. Do not washcoloured linen with whites.

Watch the weight!For best results, do not exceedthe weight limits stated below(figures show weight of drygarments):

- Resistant fabrics:5.5 kg maximum

- Synthetic fabrics:2.5 kg maximum

- Delicate fabrics:2 kg maximum

- Pure new wool:1 kg maximum

How to wash almost anything Curtains.

Curtains tend to crease a greatdeal. A useful tip to reducecreasing: fold the curtains andplace them in a pillow case ormesh bag. Do not load anythingelse inside the appliance, this willensure that the overall weightdoes not exceed the half load.Remember to use the specificprogramme 10 which automa-tically excludes the spin cycle.

Trainers.Once you have removed mud anddirt from trainers, you can evenwash them with jeans or anyother tough garments. Do notwash trainers with whites.

Quilted coats and anorak.You can wash quilted coats andwind-cheaters, too, if they arepadded with goose or duckdown. Do not load more than2-3 kg and never load 5.5 kg.Repeat rinse once or twice usingthe gentle spin.

How much does it weigh?1 sheet 400-500 gr.1 pillow case 150-200 gr.1 tablecloth 400-500 gr.1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr.1 towel 150-250 gr.

Coloured T-shirts, printedones and shirts last longer ifturned inside out before washing.Printed T-shirts and sweatshirtsshould always be ironed insideout.

Dungaree alert.Very popular �salopette� typeoveralls have straps with hooksthat can damage the drum of yourwashing machine or othergarments during the wash. Tominimise the risk, place hooks inthe pocket and fasten with safetypins.

Holidays: unplug theappliance.It is recommended that youshould unplug the machine fromthe socket and turn off the watersupply. Leave the door ajar toallow air circulation to the drawand the door gasket area. Thiswill prevent unpleasant odours.

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For best results, werecommend you use aspecific detergent, takingcare not to wash morethan 1 kg of laundry.

WOOL CYCLE

Cashmere Gold: As gentle as a hand washThe first Washer to have "The Woolmark Company" recognition.

The Cashmere Gold washprogramme has been studiedfor machine washing even themost delicate and valuablewool and Cashmeregarments.�The Merloni Elettrodomesti-ci wool wash cycle has beentested and approved by TheWoolmark Company for

washing Woolmark garmentslabelled as �hand wash�. Thisis the first gentle action handwash cycle approved by TheWoolmark Company.�M.00221This has been made possiblethanks to the speed of thedrum at 90 rpm, even duringthe rinse cycle, thus

preventing the fibres fromrubbing.Always use programme 9 withgarments bearing the hand washsymbol: the washbasin andhand.To take care of your woollenitems, we recommend you usespecial detergents.

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You must follow the dosagerecommendations provided bythe manufacturers when addingdetergent or fabric conditioner.Doses will vary according to thewash load, the water hardness andhow soiled the washing is.Experience will help you selectthe right dosage almostautomatically: it will becomeyour secret.Before adding detergent for pre-washing in compartment 1, makesure that the extra compartmentfor bleach 4 has not been inserted.Ensure no overfilling when addingfabric conditioner in compart-ment 3.The washing machine automa-tically adds the softener to thewash in each programme.Liquid detergent is poured intocompartment 2 just a fewseconds before starting the washcycle.

In compartment 1:Detergent for pre-washing (powder)

In compartment 2:Detergent for washing(powder or liquid)

In compartment 3:Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)

In compartment 4:Bleach and delicate bleach.

Useful tips about the detergent dispenserIt�s important for a good wash

The first secret is the easiest: the detergentdispenser is opened by rotating it outwards.

Remember that liquid detergentis only designed for wash cyclesof up to 60 degrees on non pre-wash items, so you will not haveto use button I.Special containers are sold withliquid or powder detergents forplacing inside the washingmachine drum, these arepositioned according to theinstructions found in thedetergent boxNever use hand wash detergent,because it may form too muchfoam, which could damage thewashing machine.Detergents that are specificallyformulated for both hand andmachine wash are an exception.One last secret: when washingwith cold water, always reducethe amount of detergent you use:it dissolves less easily in coldwater than in hot water, so partof it would be wasted.

Cutting costs efficiently A guide toenvironmentallyfriendly and economicuse of your appliance.MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE

Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using therecommended maximum load size.SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?For heavily soiled laundry only!SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption byNOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water beforewashing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reducethe water content in laundry before using a drying programme.

Bleach cycle and stain removalbuttonIf bleaching is necessary, the ex-tra case 4 (provided) must beinserted into compartment 1 ofthe detergent dispenser.When pouring in the bleach, becareful not to exceed the "max"level indicated on the centralpivot (see illustration).The use of the additional bleachcontainer excludes thepossibility of using the pre-washcycle. Traditional bleach canonly be used on sturdy whitefabrics, whereas delicatebleach can be used forcoloured fabrics, syntheticsand for wool.

You cannot bleach with the �Silk�programme and with the �specialprogrammes� (see page 4).Use the stain removal buttonevery time you want to bleach.Should you want to do itseparately you must pour thebleach into the additionalcontainer 4, press button H(stain removal), start thewashing machine, then selectone of the symbols accordingto the type of fabric.When you bleach during anormal wash cycle, pour thedetergent and any additives inthe special compartments, pressbutton H (stain removal), set theprogramme you desire and turnthe washing machine on.

The detergent dispenser can beremoved and cleaned: just lift it upand pull it outwards ,as indicated inthe figure. Then leave it under runningwater for a few minutes.

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Before calling, read the followingTroubleshooting

In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problemsarising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Beforecalling for assistance, always check these points.

The washing machinefails to start.

Is the plug correctlyinserted into the socket? Itcould have been moved whilstcleaning.

Is there electricity in thehouse?A circuit breaker may haveswitched off as a result of toomany electrical appliancesworking at the same time. Ormaybe due to a general failurein your entire area.

Is the washing machine doorclosed properly?For safety reasons, the

washing machine cannot workif the door is open or not shutproperly.

Is the On/Off buttonpressed?If it is, then a programmedstart has been set.

Is the programmed startknob, in the correct positionfor those models concerned?

Is the water supply turnedon? For safety reasons, if thewashing machine does notload water, it cannot start awash cycle.

RIGHT WRONGTurn off the watersupply after use.This will eliminatethe possibility ofleakage.

Always leave theappliance doorajar to avoid badodours.

Clean theappliance�sexteriors gently.To clean theexteriors and therubber parts ofthe appliance,always use a softcloth dipped inwarm and soapywater.

Leave the washingmachine plugged inwhile cleaning.Even during mainte-nance, the applianceshould always beunplugged.

Use solvents andaggressive abrasives.Never use solvents orabrasives to clean theexternal and rubberparts of the washingmachine.

Neglect the detergentdispenser.It is removable andcan easily be cleanedby leaving it underrunning water.

Go on holiday withoutthinking about her.Before leaving, alwaysmake sure that thewashing machine isunplugged and thatthe water supply isturned off.

The washing machinefails to fill withwater.

Is the hose correctlyconnected to the tap?

Is there a water shortage ?There could be work inprogress in your building orstreet.

Is there sufficient waterpressure? The autoclave maybe malfunctioning.

Is the tap filter clean? If thewater is very calcareous, or ifwork has recently been carriedout on the water piping, the tapfilter could be clogged withparticles and debris.

Is the rubber hose kinked?The tract of the rubber hosebringing water to washingmachine must be as straight aspossible. Make sure it is notsquashed or kinked.

The programmeselector knob keepsturning?

Wait a few minutes for thedrain pump to empty the tub,switch Margherita off, selectone of the symbols stop/reset

, then switch it back on. Ifthe knob continues to turn, callfor assistance because it isshowing an anomaly.

The washing machinecontinuously fills anddrains water.

Is the drain hosepositioned too low? It mustbe installed at a height rangingfrom 60 to 100 cm.

Is the end of the hoseimmersed in water?

Does the wall drainagesystem have a breatherpipe? If the problem persistseven after these checks, turnthe water supply off themachine and call forassistance.If you live on an upper floor ofyour building, there may be aproblem with your drain trap.To solve this problem, a specialvalve must be installed.

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Simple: with the new Ariston technology, you need less thanhalf of it, to get good results on twice as much!This is why you cannot see the water through the door:because there is little, very little of it, to respect theenvironment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.

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Model A 1435

Dimensions width 59,5 cmheight 85 cmdepth 53,5 cm

Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg

Electricalconnections

voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hzmaximum absorbed power 1850 W

Waterconnections

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)drum capacity 46 litre

Spinning speed up to 1400 rpm

Control programsin compliancewith IECregulation 456

programme 2;temperature 60°C.carried out with 5,0 kg load.

This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives:- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications

The washing machinedoes not drain orspin.

Does the selectedprogramme incorporateswater draining? Someprogrammes stop at the end ofthe wash cycles and drainingwill have to be selectedmanually.

Is the �Rinse-Hold"function -where provided -enabled? This functionrequires manual selection fordraining.

Is the drain pump clogged?To check it, turn off the watersupply, unplug the washingmachine and follow theinstructions on page 12, or callfor technical assistance.

Is the drain hose kinked?The tract of the drain hosemust be as straight as possible.Make sure the drain hose is notsquashed or kinked.

Is the washing machine�sdrain duct clogged? Is therean extension of the drainhose? If so, is it positionedincorrectly, blocking the waterflow?

Excessive vibrationduring the spin cycle.

Have all transit screws beenremoved durind instal-lation? See the followingpage on installationprocedures.

Has the washing machinebeen levelled correctly? Thelevelling of the applianceshould be checkedperiodically. Adjust the feetand check them with a level.

Is there space between themachine and adjacent units?If it is not a built-in model, thewashing machine will oscillatea bit during the spin cycle. Afew cm of space shouldtherefore be left around it.

The washing machineleaks.

Is the metal ring of the inlethose properly attached? Turnoff the water supply, unplugthe appliance and trytightening its attachmentwithout forcing it.

Is the detergent dispenserobstructed? Remove andwash it under tap water.

Is the drain hose wellattached? Turn off the watersupply, unplug the applianceand try tightening itsattachment.

Too much foam.

Is the detergent appropriatefor machine washing? Checkwhether the definition on itslabel reads �for machine wash�or �hand and machine wash�,or any other similar wording.

Is the correct amount beingused? An excessive amount ofdetergent, besides producingtoo much foam, does notguarantee a more effectivewash, and causes scaling in theinternal parts of the appliance.

If, despite all checks, thewashing machine fails tofunction and the problempersists, call your nearestauthorised Customer ServiceCentre, providing the followinginformation:- the nature of malfunction- the model type no. (Mod. ....)- the serial number (S/N ....)This information can be found onthe data plate situated at the backof the washing machine.

Technical characteristics

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When Margheritaarrives

Installation and removal

Whether new or just transported to a new house,installation is extremely important for the correctfunctioning of your washing machine.

Connecting the drainhoseThe drain hose (hooked pipe) issecured to the rear of the machineby support clips and may berouted to right or left as required.

The hook to be used in case the drainhose ends at a height below 60 cm.

The drain hose should be placedin a stand pipe with a minimuminternal diameter of 38 mm (1½inches) or it can be positionedover a sink or it can be connectedas shown in Fig. A. The height ofstand pipe or sink should bebetween 60 and 100 cm (24 and40 inches). Care must be takenthat the hose is not obstructed,twisted, submerged or kinked. Ifthe hose is connected with anairtight joining, provision shouldbe made to prevent syphoning.

The guide for draining into tubs andsinks.

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Electric connectionYour appliance is now suppliedwith a 13 amp fused plug it canbe plugged into a 13 amp socketfor immediate use. Before usingthe appliance please read theinstructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE EARTHED.THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONSSHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BYA QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:When replacing a faulty fuse, a13 amp ASTA approved fuse toBS 1362 should always be used,and the fuse cover re-fitted. Ifthe fuse cover is lost, the plugmust not be used until areplacement is obtained.Replacement fuse covers:If a replacement fuse cover isfitted, it must be of the correctcolour as indicated by thecoloured marking or the colourthat is embossed in words on thebase of the plug. Replacementscan be obtained directly fromyour nearest Service Depot.

After removing the appliancefrom its packaging, check that itis intact. If in doubt, contact aqualified technician immediately.The inside of the machine issupported, for transportation, byfour screws on the back panel.

Before using the washingmachine, remove the screws,remove the spacers together withthe rubber tubes attached tothem (keeping all the parts) anduse the plastic plugs provided tofill in the holes.Important: Use the cap (provided)to close the 3 holes which housedthe stop pin, situated in the right-hand part of the lower back of thewashing machine.

LevellingThe washing machine must belevelled appropriatey in order toguarantee its correct functioning.To level the appliance, the frontfeet must be adjusted; the angleof inclination, measured accordingto the worktop, must not exceed2°. When placed on carpet, makesure the ventilation is not reduced.

The front feet are adjustable.

Connection to the watermainsBoth hot and cold water suppliesare preferable and they should bebetween 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and1034.2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure.The hose having the red end fittingshould be encountered betweenthe hot supply and the threadedconnection adjacent to the letterH on the rear of the machine. Thehose having the white end fittingsshould be connected between thecold supply and the threadedconnection adjacent to the letterC on the rear of the machine.Remember to insert a sealingwasher at each connection toensure watertight joints. Do notovertighten the connections byusing tools -hand tight is sufficientto prevent leaks. It is generallymore convenient to have thesesupplies away from the sink taps.Where no suitable hot water supplyis available or it does not meetthese requirements, both inlethoses may be connected to a coldsupply by using two taps etc., or a«T» junction on the plumbinghowever, use of cold water onlywill increase programme times.Note: the maximum temperatureshould not exceed 70°C (158°F).

The rubber gasket.

Connect the inlet hose to thethreaded connector on themachine rear.

Water pipe inlet at the top right.

Warning!The company denies

all liability if andwhen these norms are

not respected.

Plastic bags,expanded styrofoam,

nails and otherpackaging parts arenot children�s toys,and are potentially

dangerous.

Retain the transit screws,spacers and washers.

Should you move housethen these should be

replaced to support theinside of the machine toprevent damage when

transporting themachine.

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Removing the plug:If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and youshould wish to re-route the mainscable through partitions, unitsetc., please ensure that either:the plug is replaced by a fused13 ampere re-wearable plugbearing the BSI mark of approval.or:the mains cable is wired directlyinto a 13 amp cable outlet,controlled by a switch, (incompliance with BS 5733) whichis accessible without moving theappliance.

Disposing of the plug:Ensure that before disposing ofthe plug itself, you make the pinsunusable so that it cannot beaccidentally inserted into asocket.

Instructions for connectingcable to an alternative plug:Important: the wires in themains lead are coloured inaccordance with the followingcode:Green & Yellow EarthBlue NeutralBrown LiveAs the colours of the wires in thelead may not correspond with thecoloured markings identifyng theterminals in your plug, proceedas follows:Connect Green & Yellow wire toterminal marked E or orcoloured Green or Green &Yellow.Connect Brown wire to terminalmarked L or coloured Red.Connect Blue wire to terminalmarked N or coloured Black.If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is usedit must be fitted with a13 amp fuse, either in the plugor adaptor or at the distributionboard.If you are in any doubt theelectrical supply to yourmachine, consult a qualifiedelectrician before use.How to connect an alternati-ve plug:The wires in this mains lead arecoloured in accordance with thefollowing code:BLUE NEUTRAL (N)BROWN LIVE (L)GREEN & YELLOW EARTH (E)

Disposing of the appliance:When disposing of the applianceplease remove the plug bycutting the mains cable as closeas possible to the plug body anddispose of it as described above.

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Treat your machine well and it will providemany years of trouble free service

Easy Care and Maintenance

Your washing machine is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you tokeep it in shape.

Margherita is a washing machinedesigned to provide reliableservice over many years. A fewsimple steps will help to prolongits life and avoid problems. It isadvisable, to turn off water tapswhen the machine is not to beused, this protects the hoses, etc.If the water in your area is toohard, use a deliming product(water is hard if it often leaveswhitish stains around taps ordrains, especially of bath tubs.For more accurate information asto the type of water in yoursystem, call the local waterworks or a local plumber).Pockets must always be emptiedremoving even pins, badges andany other hard object.The washing machine exteriorshould be cleaned with a ragdipped in lukewarm water andsoap.

Never exaggerate withdoses.Normal detergents alreadycontain deliming agents. Only ifthe water is particularly hard,that is, rich in lime content, dowe recommend the use of aspecific product at every wash.A periodical wash cycle with adose of a deliming product,without detergents or washing,may prove useful.Never use too much detergent oradditives because this could cau-se an excess amount of foam,scaling and possible damage tothe component parts of yourwashing machine.

When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.Margherita comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small objectsmay accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. To avoid possible damage,they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber, situated at the lower end of the pump.

It is important towash the detergentdispenser regularly.

To prevent driedwashing powder fromaccumulating, placethe dispenser underrunning water for a

few minutes.

Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can causedamage to your friend Margherita.

Attention: Before attempting to examine this pre-chamber,first ensure that the machine has finished its programme andis empty. Unplug the machine, as with any maintenance.

To gain access gently ease down the top of the plinth panelsituated at the base of the machine, with a screwdriver etc,to release it. Then ease the top edge forward to allow it to belifted clear (Fig. 1). Place a shallow dish or tray below thecover of the pre-chamber to catch the small amount of waterpresent. Release the cover by turning anti-clockwise (Fig. 2).Ensure that the cover is securely replaced.Re-fit the plinth cover by inserting the hooks on its loweredge into the slots and ease the top edge back into position.

The water inlet hoseCheck the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washingmachine, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open.

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Your safety and that ofyour family

Important for the safe use of your Margherita

Margherita has been built in compliance withthe strictest international safety regulations.To protect you and all your family.

Read these instructions and allthe information in this manualcarefully: they are animportant source, not only ofnumerous useful tips, but alsoof vital information on safety,use and maintenance.1. Margherita should not be

installed in an outdoorenvironment, not evenwhen a roof shelters thearea, because it may bevery dangerous to leave itexposed to rain andthunderstorms.

2. It must only be used byadults and exclusively forwashing clothes followingthe instructions provided inthis manual.

3. Should it have to be moved,proceed with the help oftwo or three people andhandle it with the utmostcare. Never try to do thisalone, because theappliance is very heavy.

4. Before loading the washingmachine, make sure thedrum is empty.

5. Never touch the washingmachine when barefootor with wet or damphands or feet.

6. Never use extensions ormultiple plugs, which areparticularly dangerous inhumid environments. Thepower supply cable mustnever be bent ordangerously compressed.

7. Never open the detergentdispenser while theappliance is functioning;do not use hand washdetergent because theabundance of foam coulddamage its internal parts.

The Margherita powersupply cable is special andcan be purchasedexclusively fromauthorised TechnicalService Centres.

To replace the cable:1. Make sure that Mar-gherita is switched offand unplugged.

2. Remove the covering lidby unscrewing the twoscrews I, and then pull ittowards you [fig. 3].3. Disconnect the wiresfrom the radio interferencesuppressor F [fig. 4] notingas to their position (Blue=Nwire; Brown=L wire)leaving the earth wire untillast .

N.B.: letters L, N and thesymbol are indicated onthe radio interferencesuppressor.4. Remove the upper partof the cable slightly fromthe back panel of theappliance, pull the powersupply cable upwards andtake it out [fig. 5].

To connect the new powersupply cable, reverse theprocedure.To put the covering lid backon, rest it on the washingmachine [fig. 6] and let itslide forwards until thehooks situated on the frontslide into the special slotsformed into the controlpanel and tighten thescrews back on.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6

8. Never pull on the supplycable or the washingmachine to disconnect itfrom the wall socket: it isextremely dangerous.

9. While the appliance isfunctioning, do not touchthe drain water as itcould reach very hightemperatures. Theappliance door, duringwash cycles, tends tobecome hot; ensure thatchildren do no touch it.Never force the washingmachine door becausethis could damage thesafety lock which preventsaccidental opening whenthe nachine is working.Allow a few minutes at theend of the program for thelock to release.

10. In case of malfunctio-ning, first close thewater tap and unplug theappliance from the wallsocket; do not under anycircumstances touchinternal parts in order toattempt repairs.

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We're as close to you as your telephoneFor direct access to Genuine Ariston Spare Parts and Accessories,call 0870 558 5850 and speak to our skilled staff who can help you to identify and purchase the item you require.

For a Rapid Response to a problem with your appliance, call 0870 607 0805. We're open from Monday toSaturday (8am - 5.30pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturday). We have our own department of highly trained Aristonservice staff. For most calls, our Service Engineer can fix the problem on the first visit.

Please have the following details to hand when you ring us:The nature of the problem, the Model Number and the Serial Number.These numbers can be found on the appliance and on the portion of the Registration Card which you retain.

Stay in touchTHANK YOU for choosing an Ariston appliance. We are confident youhave made a good choice and that your new appliance will give manyyears of excellent service.And we're there when you need us.

Register your purchasenowThis will confirm your entitlement to free spare parts for five years,and you could also be lucky enough to recover the cost of your purchasein our quarterly prize draw.Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with theappliance documents, using the FREEPOST envelope supplied. Or callthe Registration Hotline on 0870 010 4305.

Enjoy complete peace of mind. By registering now, you automaticallyqualify for a full year's guarantee on parts and labour PLUS freefunctional parts cover for a further 4 years, provided they are genu-ine Ariston spare parts fitted by an Ariston Service Engineer.

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