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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
3 Preparation
3.1 Sorting the laundry
• Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and
degree of soiling and allowable water temperature.
• Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags.
3.2 Preparing laundry for washing
• Laundry items with metal attachments such as,
underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will
damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash
the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow
case.
• Take out all substances in the pockets such as coins,
pens and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and
brush. Such objects may damage the product or cause
noise problem.
• Put small size clothes such as infant's socks and nylon
stockings in a laundry bag or pillow case.
• Place curtains in without compressing them. Remove
curtain attachment items.
• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and mend rips and
tears.
• Wash “machine washable” or “hand washable” labeled
products only with an appropriate programme.
• Do not wash colours and whites together. New, dark
coloured cottons release a lot of dye. Wash them
separately.
• Tough stains must be treated properly before washing. If
unsure, check with a dry cleaner.
• Use only dyes/colour changers and limescale removers
suitable for machine wash. Always follow the instructions
on the package.
• Wash trousers and delicate laundry turned inside out.
• Keep laundry items made of Angora wool in the freezer
for a few hours before washing. This will reduce pilling.
• Laundry that are subjected to materials such as flour,
lime dust, milk powder, etc. intensely must be shaken off
before placing into the machine. Such dusts and powders
on the laundry may build up on the inner parts of the
machine in time and can cause damage.
3.3 Things to be done for energy saving
Following information will help you use the product in an
ecological and energy-efficient manner.
• Operate the product in the highest capacity allowed by
the programme you have selected, but do not overload;
see, "Programme and consumption table".
• Always follow the instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Wash slightly soiled laundry at low temperatures.
• Use faster programmes for small quantities of lightly
soiled laundry.
• Do not use prewash and high temperatures for laundry
that is not heavily soiled or stained.
• If you plan to dry your laundry in a dryer, select the
highest spin speed recommended during washing
process.
• Do not use detergent in excess of the amount
recommended on the detergent package.
3.4 Initial use
Before starting to use the product, make sure that all
preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in
sections “Important safety instructions” and “Installation”.
To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform first
operation in Drum Cleaning programme. If your product
is not equipped with Drum Cleaning programme, perform
the Initial Use procedure in accordance with the methods
described under “5.2 Cleaning the loading door and the
drum” section of the user manual.
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Use an anti-limescale suitable for the washing machines.
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Some water might have remained in the product due to
the quality control processes in the production. It is not
harmful for the product.
3.5 Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry,
the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water
according to the weight of the loaded laundry.
A
warning
:
Follow the information in the “Programme
and consumption table”. When overloaded, machine's
washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and
vibration problems may occur.
Laundry type Weight (g)
Bathrobe
1200
Napkin
100
Duvet cover
700
Bed Sheet
500
Pillowcase
200
Tablecloth
250
Towel
200
Hand towel
100
Evening gown
200
Underclothing
100
Men’s overalls
600
Men’s shirt
200
Men’s pajamas
500
Blouses
100
3.6 Loading the laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2. Place laundry items loosely into the machine.
3. Push the loading door to close until you hear a locking
sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door.