M ARGHERITA
Troubleshooting
Before calling, read the following
In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arisingcanbeeasilysolvedwithout havingtocallforatechnician.Before callingforassistance,alwayscheckthesepoints.
The washing machine fails to start.
Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket? It couldhavebeenmovedwhilst cleaning.
Is there electricity in the house?
A circuit breaker may have switched off as a result of too many electrical appliances working at the same time. Or maybeduetoageneralfailure in your entire area.
Isthewashingmachinedoor closed properly?
For safety reasons, the
washingmachinecannotwork if the door is open or not shut properly.
Is the On/Off button pressed?
If it is, then a programmed start has been set.
Is the programmed start knob,inthecorrectposition forthosemodelsconcerned?
Is the water supply turned on?For safety reasons, if the washing machine does not load water, it cannot start a washcycle.
But where did all the water go?
Simple:withthenewAristontechnology, youneedlessthan halfofit,togetgoodresultsontwiceasmuch!
Thisiswhyyoucannotseethewaterthroughthedoor: becausethereislittle,verylittleofit,torespectthe environmentyetwithoutrenouncingmaximumcleanliness. And,ontopofthat,youarealsosavingelectricity.
The programme selector knob keeps turning?
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Turn off the water |
| Leave the washing |
supply after use. |
| machine plugged in |
This will eliminate |
| while cleaning. |
the possibility of |
| Even during mainte- |
leakage. |
| nance, the appliance |
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| should always be |
Always leave the |
| unplugged. |
appliance door |
| Use solvents and |
ajar to avoid bad |
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odours. |
| aggressive abrasives. |
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| Never use solvents or |
Clean the |
| abrasives to clean the |
appliance’s |
| external and rubber |
exteriors gently. |
| parts of the washing |
To clean the |
| machine. |
exteriors and the |
| Neglect the detergent |
rubber parts of |
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the appliance, |
| dispenser. |
always use a soft |
| It is removable and |
cloth dipped in |
| can easily be cleaned |
warm and soapy |
| by leaving it under |
water. |
| running water. |
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| Go on holiday without |
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| thinking about her. |
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| Before leaving, always |
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| make sure that the |
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| washing machine is |
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| unplugged and that |
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| the water supply is |
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| turned off. |
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The washing machine fails to fill with water.
Is the hose correctly connected to the tap?
Is there a water shortage ? There could be work in progress in your building or street.
Is there sufficient water pressure?Theautoclavemay be malfunctioning.
Is the tap filter clean? If the water is very calcareous, or if workhasrecentlybeencarried outonthewaterpiping,thetap filter could be clogged with particlesanddebris.
Is the rubber hose kinked? The tract of the rubber hose bringing water to washing machinemustbeasstraightas possible. Make sure it is not squashedorkinked.
Wait a few minutes for the drainpumptoemptythetub, switch Margherita off, select one of the symbols stop/reset 
, then switch it back on. If theknobcontinuestoturn,call for assistance because it is showingananomaly.
The washing machine continuously fills and drains water.
Is the drain hose positioned too low? It must beinstalledataheightranging from 60 to 100 cm.
Is the end of the hose immersed in water?
Does the wall drainage system have a breather pipe? If the problem persists even after these checks, turn the water supply off the machine and call for assistance.
If you live on an upper floor of your building, there may be a problem with your drain trap. Tosolvethisproblem,aspecial valve must be installed.
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