GuideLine
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This washing machine is designed for
blind and visually impaired people and
is equipped with a special user inter-
face. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds each time the sensor controls
are operated.
The control panel is made up of 2 parts.
The programme selector is located on
the right and the control field is located
in the centre.
Programme selector
The 12 wash programmes surround the
round programme selector. The setting
for switching off the washing machine is
located at the 12 o’clock position.
When the programme selector is turned
to a wash programme, the washing ma-
chine switches on automatically and
this is indicated by a corresponding
melody. The individual programmes are
indicated with a
dot
.
Clockwise, the following programmes
are included on the programme se-
lector:
– Express 20
– Dark garments/Denim
– Outerwear
– Proofing
– Drain/Spin
– Separate rinse/Starch
– Shirts
– Woollens
– Delicates
– Minimum iron
– Cottons
– ECO 40-60
Control field
The control field consists of sensor con-
trols. The sensor controls react to
touch. A confirmation signal sounds
when a sensor is touched. The control
field is explained from right to left be-
low.
Start/Stop sensor control
The
Start/Stop
sensor control is marked
with a
large circle surrounded by
dots
. To start a wash programme,
touch the middle of this circle. A brief
signal sounds to confirm the pro-
gramme has been started and the door
can be heard locking into place.
Delay start sensor controls
These 3 sensor controls are located
above the
Start/Stop
sensor control.
The middle sensor control
, marked
with
dash – diamond – dash
, switches
Delay start on or off. A brief signal
sounds to confirm Delay start has been
switched on. A signal will sound twice
in quick succession to indicate that
Delay start has been switched off.
The sensor control on the right
,
marked with a
dot
, increases the delay
start period by 1 hour with every touch.
Each hour is indicated with a higher
pitch signal. A period of up to 7 hours
can be selected. The sensor control on
the left
, marked with a
dot
, reduces
the delay start period by 1 hour with
every touch.
