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Before using your machine for
the first time
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Transport protection
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Packing material
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Washer door
5
Language selection
5
Checking water hardness
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Important safety instructions
6
Grounding instructions
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Installation
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Overflow guard function
7
Transport/Winter storage
7
Disposal
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Child safety
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Keep an eye on children!
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Child safety catch
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Parts of the washing machine
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Detergent compartment
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Advice and tips before washing
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Sorting your laundry
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Clothing
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Laundry labels
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Colored cotton
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Unbleached linen
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Wool
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Rayon fibers and synthetic fibers
13
Detergents
13
Liquid detergents
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Recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness
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Operating instructions
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Sort your laundry.
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Turn on the main power switch
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Open the washer door and load
the laundry
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Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
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Select the program
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Close the washer door and press
the Start/Stop button
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Once the program has finished
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Settings
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You can change the following
settings:
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Door opening
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Language
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Temperature
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Child-safe Start
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Care and maintenance
instructions
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Cleaning the detergent
compartment
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Cleaning the outside of the
machine
21
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells
22
Rinse holes under the paddle
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If you have hard water
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Troubleshooting
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The washer door will not open
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The machine will not start
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Error messages
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Technical information
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Technical data
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Transport protection
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