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Kitchen Utilities
Wash Room
How do I use the Cooker
Basically, the cooker at Magnolia is just like any other. There are however a couple of things worth knowing: How to set the timer, finding the lowest heat(!!) and care when cleaning.
What is Special about the Nespresso?
Nothing special, but those capsules – where do you buy them? The Aeroccino is a pain to clean, any tips?
What is the Best Setting for the Dishwasher?
It is very much up to you, which programme you use for the dishwasher. Option 2 is a good clean whereas 5 is quick, enough for basic cleaning.
What Kitchen Utensils are there?
Of course there are a few plates and pans. Here however, you will find a list of how the kitchen is equiped. It is not exhaustive.
How do I use the Washing Machine
Like everything these days, we only use 10% of what the machine is capable of. The washing machine at Magnolia is no different. Here is a guide to help translate the French.
Which Programme do I use for the Tumble-Dryer?
It is very much up to you, which programme you use. 40 Minutes is usually enough. Just don’t put too much in and don’t forget to clean the two filters of fluff.
How do I use the Iron?
The type of iron at Magnolia may be a little different from what you are used to. Here is a quick basic guide.
Keeping Cool
Staying Warm
The Garden
How do I Keep the House Cool
From June to August the temperature is between 25 and 32 DegC.There are heat-waves where temperatures reach 38-40 DegC. How do I keep it cool?
How do I use the Shutters Properly?
There are several uses of the shutters. For people not used to them, they are the key to temperature control, especially in the Summer.
When do I use the Velux Window?
The Velux plays a vital part of keeping cool in the summer. This is how and when to use it.
The Central Heating
The central heating runs on pellets. It is a fairly efficient system for such an old house, yet it is really 1st-generation and lacks modern features. Here is a quick guide to changing the level of heating.
How do I use the Fireplace?
In winter the fireplace is totally needed to add real heat and to provide a cosy place for winter evenings. This is how to use it properly.
Turning on the Bathroom Wall Heaters
The bathroom wall heaters will warm up the bathrooms beautifully, especially in winter, perfect for drying your towels and clothes.
Garden Furniture
There is plenty of garden furniture in the Atelier and Gite that you may choose to use and arrange as you like.
How do I setup the BBQ?
Here is a guide to setting up and using the BBQ at Magnolia. It use butan gas and just needs to be connected and this is how to do it.
The Outside Lighting
There are a number of outside lights at Magnolia. The nicest are those around the Atelier that have a lovely warm glow. This is how to turn them on – it is not always so obvious.
Animals and Insects
Yes, Magnolia is in the countryside and there are animals other than humans living here. Let’s get the scary stuff over with first. Here are the top concerns, plus a list of what you may see.
Technology
What Else Is There?
The Internet & WiFi
The house accesses the Internet via a 4G+ Mobile network, basically the same way your mobile accesses the internet. There are two WiFi’s in the house, “ALTICE-767D” and “Magnolia”, but which one should you use?
How do I use the Speaker?
The speaker is a simple, normal Bluetooth speaker that lives in Magnolia. She can be taken around with you. This is how you connect your device.
How to Connect the Printer / Scanner
The house has a very simple printer / scanner. It has no USB cable – it is intended to be used wirelessly. This is what you need to do.
What are those Sensors?
To help detect when there is an issue with the heater, we have four sensors in the house. These are necessary because the boiler is old and not connected to the internet.
What Else is in the House
Apart from all the things that have their own pages on the website (e.g. Bikes, Washing Machine, Nespresso etc) there is a lot of other stuff, yet it is a big house with many cupboards and drawers. So, here is a list of the other stuff that you may be interested in, and where to find it.