Before using your machine
for the first time
4
Transport protection
4
Packing material
4
Washer door
4
Checking water hardness
4
Important safety instructions
5
Grounding instructions
5
Installation
6
Overflow guard function
6
Transport/Winter storage
6
Disposal
6
Child safety
7
Keep an eye on children!
7
Parts of the washing machine
8
Dispenser
9
Advice and tips before washing
10
Sorting your laundry
10
Clothing
10
Laundry labels
10
Advice and tips before washing
11
Coloured cotton
12
Unbleached linen
12
Wool
12
Rayon fibers and synthetic fibers
12
Reducing allergic reactions
12
Economy and efficiency
12
Detergents
12
Dyeing fabrics
12
Liquid detergents
13
Detergents
13
Recommended powder detergents
13
Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness
13
Amount of detergent to use
13
Operating instructions
15
Sort your laundry.
15
Turn on the main power switch
15
Open the washer door and load
the laundry
15
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
15
Select the program
16
Select options
18
Close the washer door and press the
Start/Stop button
18
Once the program has finished
19
You can change the following
19
settings:
19
Door opening
19
Care and maintenance instructions
20
Cleaning the trap and the drain pump
20
Cleaning the detergent compartment
20
Cleaning the outside of the machine
20
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells
20
Rinse holes under the paddle
21
If you have hard water
21
Troubleshooting
22
The washer door will not open
22
The machine will not start
22
After power failure
22
Wet laundry still in the machine
22
Error messages
23
Technical information
24
Technical data
24
Transport protection
25
Installation
26
Water supply connection
26
Installation
28
Service
29
Limited Warranty – Residential
Appliances
29
Quick guide
32
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