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?

RIGHT

 

WRONG

 

 

 

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

 

 

should always be

Always leave the

 

unplugged.

appliance door

 

Use solvents and

ajar to avoid bad

 

odours.

 

aggressive abrasives.

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

Go on holiday without

 

 

thinking about her.

 

 

Before leaving, always

 

 

make sure that the

 

 

washing machine is

 

 

unplugged and that

 

 

the water supply is

 

 

turned off.

 

 

 

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 bemalfunctioning.

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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Ariston A1324 manual Is there electricity in the house?, For safety reasons, Is the On/Off button pressed?