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Using your appliance
The very first time that the machine is used you should
run a wash programme with no load in the drum, to clear
any residues which may have been left by the manufac-
turing process. Pour approx. 100 ml of detergent straight
into the drum and run programme G, 40° C.
When the programme has ended the machine will be
ready for use.
Loading the machine
Pull the door latch gently to open the door. Put the items
to be washed inside the drum. Large and small items can
be mixed. Try always to wash full loads: for maximum load
weights see the programme charts. You should only reduce
the load weight for heavily-soiled items and sensitive fabrics.
One way of achieving the maximum load size is to fill the
drum with dry items, but without forcing them in. Another
way is to weigh the first loads you wash, so you learn to
estimate the right load size. Close the machine door.
Adding detergent and fabric conditioner
The amount of detergent you use has an impact on the
performance of any washing machine. Both too much
and too little can cause problems. Use only detergent for
automatic washing machines, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when measuring the quantity.
Increase the quantity of detergent if the load is heavily
soiled or if you have a hard water supply. Decrease the
amount for lightly soiled items or less than a full load.
Excessive foaming may indicate you have used too much
detergent.
The detergent dispenser is used for fabric conditioner and
detergent for the main wash. Put the detergent in the larger
compartment on the left (Fig 1) and the fabric conditioner
in the smaller one on the right (Fig. 2). Never fill the com-
partment for fabric conditioner higher than the maximum
level marked on it. If using pre-wash, add the detergent
for this straight into the drum.
Starting the machine
Before starting the programme, check:
that the door is closed
that the machine is plugged in and switched on at
the wall socket
that the machine's water supply is turned on
Set the temperature (Fig. 3), select the programme (Fig. 4)
and press any option buttons you require. Then press the
ON/OFF button to start the wash. The indicator light will
come on and after 5 seconds the door locks shut electrically
and the machine starts working.
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