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Overview of programmes
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which should only be professionally
cleaned.
Once the programme has started, the
drum inside the appliance lights up and
the mist that is created can be seen.
Once the programme has finished, take
the laundry out of the drum and shake it
out briefly.
Notes
■
Leave the door and detergent
drawer open slightly when the
■
The active oxygen treatment is less
effective if the drum is dirty. Run the
÷
Drum Clean
programme
regularly.
■
It is not possible to add laundry once
the programme has started.
■
If you cancel the programme or
switch to a different one, the door
will remain locked until there is no
longer any active oxygen in the
drum. This make take up to
25 minutes. The two symbols
®
and
î
will flash during this time. The
door will then unlock automatically.
Starching
Note:
Laundry should not be treated
with fabric softener.
Liquid starch can be used to stiffen
fabrics particularly in the Rinse and
Cottons programmes. Measure starch
into compartment
M
in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions (clean
first if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal
household quantities. Salt may damage
stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions.
Do
not
use the washing machine to
bleach clothes.
Soaking
1.
Switch on the appliance.
2.
Select the
v
Cottons 20 °C
program.
3.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into
compartment
II
in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Press the
‹
button.
5.
After approx. 10 minutes, press the
‹
button to pause the program.
6.
Leave the laundry to soak for as long
as required, then either press the
‹
button again to continue the
program or change the program.
Notes
■
Load laundry of the same colour.
■
No additional detergent is required;
the soaking solution is used for
washing.