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Regular Checks and Stain Removal
Regular checks
As with any major appliance, there are certain aspects which
require regular attention. Listed below are a number of such key
areas which you should check regularly.Before calling out a
service engineer, ensure that the checks below have been
carried out. Should the service engineer find nothing wrong
with the machine, we regret that we will have to charge for the
service call.
KEY REGULAR CHECK ITEMS
1. Water leaks
1.1 From back of machine
– Are the inlet hoses securely tightened? (see page 3).
– Is the outlet hose correctly and securely positioned?
1.2 From front of machine
– Check that there is no dirt or lint trapped between the
lip of the rubber door seal and the door glass.
– Check that the detergent dispenser is not prevented
from closing tightly due to a build-up of detergent.
Remove and clean (see opposite).
2. Machine vibrating
– Check that the transit bracket has been removed (see
Installation Instructions and back of machine).
– Check that the machine is level.
3. Option buttons
– Check after use that all the option buttons are in the Off
position.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Longer fill hoses and drain hose extension kits are available
where it is not possible to move the home plumbing closer to
the machine.
You will need a special adaptor if only a cold water supply is
available. This is available as an optional extra.
These can be obtained from your local retailer or Creda Limited,
see separate spares and service leaflet.
PLUMBING SERVICE
Creda Limited offers a washing machine plumbing-in service for
Creda appliance owners at competitive rates. If you require your
washing machine to be professionally installed please contact
any of the telephone numbers listed on the separate spares and
service leaflet.
Stain Removal
1. Always treat as soon as possible. Rinse in cold water or warm
solution before washing.
2. Never rub a stain,‘pinch out’ as much as you can, using a
clean cloth or paper tissue.
3. Some stains need special treatment.
4. With solvents work from outside towards centre of stain,
holding an absorbent pad underneath the cloth behind the
stain.
5. Do not use amyl acetate on acetate or triacetate.
6. Test for colour fastness before removing stain.
Note: Take great care with poisonous chemicals and flammable
liquids. Only use solvents in a well ventilated place. Keep
chemicals,flammable liquids and solvents out of reach of
children and pets.
Never mix any chemical products.
Carbon paper
Methylated spirits
Absorbent pad method
Chewing gum
Methylated spirits
Absorbent pad method Or rub with ice
and pick off by hand
Glue
Cold water or
Wash in cold solution
Waterproof glue
amyl acetate
for soluble glues
should be treated with
amyl acetate using
absorbent pad method
Grass
Methylated spirits
Sponge with methylated spirits
Grease/Oil
Proprietary solvent
Absorbent pad method
Ink (biro, felt tip)
Methylated spirits
Absorbent pad method
Lipstick and face creams
Proprietary solvent
Absorbent pad method
Mildew – white
Chlorine bleach
Soak white cottons and
Coloureds cannot be
cottons and linens
linens in 1 part bleach
treated except for
in 100 parts water
regular washing
Mildew – all other
Hydrogen peroxide
Soak other white fabrics in
Rinse well. There is no
white fabrics
1 part hydrogen peroxide
safe home treatment
20 vol. to 4 parts water
for coloureds but
regular washing will
reduce marks
Nail varnish
Amyl acetate
Absorbent pad method
Paint – emulsion
Water
Sponge immediately with
Dried stains are
cold water
permanent
Paint – oil
Turpentine, or
Absorbent pad method
amyl acetate
Perspiration
Hydrogen peroxide
Rinse immediately in cold water
Colour removed by
and wash. If stain remains soak
perspiration cannot
in 1 part hydrogen peroxide
be restored
20 vol. to 4 parts water and wash
Rust/lron mould
Lemon juice
Soak stains in lemon juice and
– for all fabrics
iron under damp cloth. Repeat
if necessary
Rust/lron mould -
Oxalic acid
Use 1/2 teaspoon of oxalic acid
for white cottons
(very poisonous)
in 1/2 pint of hot water
and linens)
Shoe polish
Glycerine and
Lubricate with glycerine and use
proprietary solvent
solvent with absorbent pad method
Tar
Proprietary solvent
Scrape off surplus, soften with
butter and wipe off, apply solvent
and wash immediately
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