M ARGHERITA The secrets of fabrics CDE 12 X Instructions for installation and use GB How to get better results A wash performance The first washer-dryer to give a perfect wash at only 40°C Cashmere Gold The first washer-dryer to have The Woolmark Company recognition Margherita Washingmachine Assistance, Spare parts and Accessories? Call your nearest Customer Service Centre or dial 0870 607 0805
M ARGHERITA Quick guide to Margherita Here are the 13 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 washer-dryer last longer......and especially keeping an eye on safety. 1. Installation and removal (p. 11) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your Margherita washer-dryer. Always check: 1. That the electric system complies with the law; 2.
What goes in your washer-dryer? Before washing, you can do a great deal for better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their indications and alternate small items with large ones. Before washing. Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour resistance: sturdy fabrics should be separated from delicate ones. Light colours should be separated from dark ones. Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and check the buttons.
M ARGHERITA Understanding the control panel Here Im in command Making the right choice is important. And its easy. E F A H G 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 control panel. Now press on/off button I (position I), pilot lamp L will start flashing.
ARGHERITA M What are you washing today? A programme for all seasons Type of fabric and degree of soil Progr. knob Temp. knob Detergent Fabric Stain rem. for wash softener button/ Bleach Length of the cycle (minutes) Description of wash cycle COTTONS 165 Prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Del./Trad. 145 Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Del./Trad.
M ARGHERITA How to dry A combined Washing and Drying Programme Look at table A to the side and follow the instructions provided for MAX load to have an automatic washing and drying cycle. Follow the instructions for wash only (see page 2, the paragraph entitled "Starting Margherita") and use knob C to set the type of drying cycle desired, then press button I (I position).
M ARGHERITA Understanding labels Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer and your machine will repay you by washing better. All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated.
M ARGHERITA Useful tips to avoid mistakes Never use your washerdryer to wash... torn, fraying or non-hemmed linen. If it is absolutely neccessary, place it in a bag for protection. Brightly coloured linen with whites. 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.
M ARGHERITA Its important for a good wash The secrets of the detergent dispenser The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is opened by rotating it outwards. You must add detergent and any additives following the dosage recommended by the manufacturers: generally, all the indications you need are on the box. Doses vary according to wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the washing is. Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret.
M ARGHERITA Troubleshooting Before calling, read the following Your washer-dryer could fail to work. In most cases, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. The washer-dryer fails to start. Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket? It could have been moved whilst cleaning.
M ARGHERITA Is the washer-dryers drain duct clogged? Is there an extension of the drain hose? If so, is it positioned incorrectly, blocking the water flow? The washer-dryer does not drain or spin. Does the selected programme foresee water draining? Some wash cycles require enabling the draining manually. Is the Anti-crease" function -where provided enabled? This function require enabling the draining manually. Is the drain hose bent? The tract of the drain hose must be as straight as possible.
M ARGHERITA When Margherita arrives Installation and removal 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 from its packaging, check that it is intact. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician immediately. The inside of the machine is supported, for transportation, by four screws on the back panel.
M ARGHERITA Removing the plug: If your appliance has a nonrewireable moulded plug and you should wish to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please ensure that either: the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re-wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval. or: the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.
M ARGHERITA Mounting the wooden panel onto the door and inserting the machine into cabinets: In the case where the machine must be shipped for final installation after the wooden panel has been mounted, we suggest leaving it in its original packaging. The packaging was designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel onto the machine without removing it completely (see figures below).
M ARGHERITA Mounting the Parts onto the Face of the Machine - Mount the hinge supports onto the face of the machine, positioning the hole indicated by the arrow in fig. 1 towards the inside of the face and using the type C screws. - Mount the magnetic plate on the opposite side, at the top, using the two type B screws. - Place the spacer illustrated in fig. 4/B between the appliance front and the magnet receiver.
M ARGHERITA Easy Care and Maintenance Treat her well and shell be your friend forever Your washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer designed to last a lifetime without any problems. A few simple steps help keep it in shape and last longer. Firstly, you must close the water tap after each wash: the constant pressure of water could warp a few of the component parts.
M ARGHERITA More and more important Your safety and that of your children Margherita has been built in compliance with the strictest international safety regulations. To protect you and all your family. Read these indications and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance. 1.
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