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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Lid1
2.Detergent dispenser
3.Drum flaps
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4.Pump and foreign body trap
5.After-Sales Service sticker (behind the
foreign body trap cover)
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6.Mobility lever (depending on model)
? To move the washing machine: pull
the handle out a little bit by hand and
pull it out to the stop with the foot.
7.Adjustable feet
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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundryStain removal
? Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are
1. Sort the laundry according to?
generally removed by the enzyme phase of the
? Type of fabric / care label symbol
programme.
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,
? To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
wool, handwashed items.
stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergents
? Colour
dispenser compartmentor chlorine bleach in
Separate whites and coloureds. compartment(depending on model).
Wash new coloured items separately.
? Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
?Sizebefore the wash.
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to
Dyeing and bleaching
improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.
Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent
? Fabric delicacy
and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special
then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the
programme for Pure New Wool, curtains and laundry only afterwards.
other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for
?
wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Use washing machines.
the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash ? Follow the manufacturer?s instructions.
stockings, belts and other small items or articles with
? Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be
hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing stained by dyes or bleaches.
machines or in zipped pillow cases.
Starching
2.Empty pockets
? Dissolve/dilute the starch powder or liquid in
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage
approximately 80 - 100 ml water outside the
your washing machine drum and tub.washing machine in a small container. Load the
3.Fastenerswashing machine and close the drum flaps. Pour
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose the dissolved starch into the softener chamber of
belts or ribbons should be tied together.the detergent dispenser. Then close the lid,
chose programme ?Rinse and Spin? and start.
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