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Washing Machine /User’s Manual
Preparation
4.4 Initial use
Before starting to use the product, make sure
that all preparations are made in accordance
with the instructions in sections “Important safety
instructions” and “Installation”.
To prepare the product for washing laundry,
perform first operation in Drum Cleaning
programme. If your product is not equipped with
Drum Cleaning programme, perform the Initial
Use procedure in accordance with the methods
described under “6.2 Cleaning the loading door
and the drum” section of the user manual.
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Use an anti-limescale suitable for the washing
machines.
Some water might have remained in the product
due to the quality control processes in the
production. It is not harmful for the product.
4.5 Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type
of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing
programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the amount
of water according to the weight of the loaded
laundry.
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wARNiNg:
Follow the information in the
“Programme and consumption table”. When
overloaded, machine's washing performance
will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration
problems may occur.
4.6 Loading the laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2. Place laundry items loosely into the machine.
3. Push the loading door to close until you hear a
locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught
in the door.
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The loading door is locked while a programme
is running. The door can only be opened a while
after the programme comes to an end.
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wARNiNg:
In case of misplacing the laundry,
noise and vibration problems may occur in the
machine.
4.7 Using detergent and softener
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When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric
dye, bleach or limescale remover read the
manufacturer's instructions on the package
carefully and follow the suggested dosage values.
Use measuring cup if available.
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
– (1) for prewash
– (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the
softener compartment.
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Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before starting the
washing programme.
• Never leave the detergent drawer open while
the washing programme is running!
• When using a programme without prewash,
do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• In a programme with prewash, do not put
liquid detergent into the prewash compartment
(compartment nr. "1").
