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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Lid1
2.Detergent dispenser
3.Drum flaps2
4.Pump and foreign body trap
5.After-Sales Service sticker (behind
the foreign body trap cover)3
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
1. Sort the laundry according to? Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are
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
Colourdetergents dispenser compartmentor
Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new chlorine bleach in compartment(depending
coloured items separately.on model).
Size Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to before the wash.
improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.Dyeing and bleaching
Fabric delicacyProducts usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and
programme for Pure New Wool, curtains then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the
and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides laundry only afterwards.
or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for
bag. Use the special program for handwash washing machines.
fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small Follow the manufacturer?s instructions.
items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be
stained by dyes or bleaches.
cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped
Starching
pillow cases.
2.Empty pockets Dissolve/dilute the starch powder or liquid in
approximately 80 - 100 ml water outside the
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage
washing machine in a small container. Load the
your washing machine drum and tub.washing machine and close the drum flaps. Pour
3.Fasteners
the dissolved starch into the softener chamber of
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose the detergent dispenser. Then close the lid,
belts or ribbons should be tied together.chose programme ?Rinse and Spin? and start.
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