Amenities
Coffee Machine
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1. Turn On
Press and hold the big button on the left until the LEDs light up
2. Wait for Ready
The display shows the water heating up
→ When the coffee icon (center) lights up, you're ready3. Insert Capsule
Take the capsule arm (handle with small slot)
Place capsule inside
Attach arm under the machine
Twist right until it clicks and locks
4. Brew
Press the coffee icon (center button) to start
Press again to stop when you have enough coffee
5. Done
Remove your cup and enjoy!
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1. Activate Steam
Press the steam icon — wait until it lights up
2. Froth Milk
Place the steam wand in your milk cup
Press the steam button
Move wand gently to create foam
Press again the button when done
3. Clean WandRinse the wand tip under water and wipe clean immediately
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About This Machine
Illy X7 Iperespresso — Designed by Luca Trazzi in Trieste
Why it's special:
Iperespresso Technology
The capsule is a sealed extraction chamber — coffee never touches the machine. Result: perfect crema, no residue.15-Bar Pressure
Same pressure as professional espresso machines in Italian cafés.Built-in Steam Wand
Make cappuccinos and lattes like a barista.Italian Design
Created by award-winning designer Luca Trazzi — retro style, modern function.
Washing Machine
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1. Add Detergent
Detergent pods are in the drawer under the sink
Place 1 pod directly into the drum with your clothes
2. Select Program
Turn the knob to:
"Lava + Asciuga" (Wash + Dry) ← RECOMMENDED
This does everything automatically — wash + dry in one cycle.3. Press Start
Press the button on the right: "Avvio/Pausa" (Start/Pause)
Done! The machine will wash and dry your clothes automatically.
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Cotone (Cotton)
→ Towels, sheets, t-shirtsSintetici (Synthetics)
→ Polyester, sportswearMisti (Mixed)
→ Everyday clothes (cotton + synthetics)Lana (Wool)
→ Wool or delicate fabricsRapido 15' (Quick 15 min)
→ Light wash, worn onceEco 40-60 (Eco)
→ Energy-saving, normal dirt -
If you chose a wash-only program (Cotton, Synthetics, etc.), you need to add drying manually.
How to Add Drying:
Select your wash program (e.g., "Cotone")
Press the "Livello di Asciugatura" button (Dry Level)
Choose one of these on the display:
👔 Stiro (Iron)
→ Slightly damp — ready to iron👕 Armadio (Cupboard)
→ Dry and ready to wear ← RECOMMENDED🌟 Extra Asciutto (Extra Dry)
→ Fully dry for storageTip: For most clothes, use Armadio (Cupboard) — it's the sweet spot.
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Temperatura (Temperature)
→ Change wash temperature (Cold / 30°C / 40°C / 60°C)Centrifuga (Spin Speed)
→ Higher = faster drying, Lower = gentler on clothesOpzioni (Options)
→ Add extra rinse or prewash (usually not needed)Livello di Asciugatura (Dry Level)
→ Choose how dry you want clothes (see above)Fine Programmata (Delay End)
→ Schedule the cycle to finish laterAvvio/Pausa (Start/Pause)
→ Start or pause the machine -
Max Load
Washing: 9 kg
Drying: 6 kg (remove some clothes if the drum is very full)
TroubleshootingDoor won't open?
Wait 2-3 minutes after the cycle ends.Clothes still damp?
Load was too heavy (max 6 kg for drying)
Try "Extra Asciutto" (Extra Dry) next time
Display shows "F01"?
Turn on the water tap fully.Need Help?
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Enjoy your stay at The Architect.
Dishwasher
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1. Load Dishes
Place dishes inside — don't overload
2. Add Detergent
Dishwasher tablets are in the drawer under the sink
Place 1 tablet in the detergent compartment (inside the dishwasher door)
3. Start
Turn on — Press the button on the far left (⏻)
Select program — Use arrows (◀ ▶) to choose:
Intensive 70° ← RECOMMENDED
Express 65° - 1h (if you have few dishes)
Press Start — Button on the far right
Close the door — Cycle starts automatically
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Intensive 70° (Intensivo 70°)
→ For normal/dirty dishes — 2 hours ← USE THISExpress 65° - 1h (Espresso 65° - 1h)
→ Quick wash for few dishes — 1 hourEco 50°
→ Takes 4 hours — only if you're not in a hurryPreRinse (Prerisciacquo)
→ Cold rinse only — no washing -
⏻ Power (far left)
→ Turn on/off🕐+ Delay
→ Delays start (usually not needed)3S Button
→ Extra cleaning power (usually not needed)◀ ▶ Arrows
→ Choose programStart (far right)
→ Press to start
→ Hold 4 seconds to cancel -
Important
✅ Detergent tablets are under the sink
✅ Close door after pressing Start
✅ Use Intensive 70° for best results