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