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Before Using
Checking Your Washing Machine
Before Washing
Check before use
When fi rst using or after a long time of
non-use, check the following .
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That the water supply hose and
water drain hose are connected
properly . ( P . 40)
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There is no problem in the water-
supply hose connection, when
turning on the tap .
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The mains plug is plugged in .
Before fi rst use
There may be drops of water, or
condensation, in the appliance due to
the factory inspection process before
shipment . To rinse away any residues
etc ., operate as follows:
- “Cotton” programme
- Default setting 40 °C
- No detergent, no clothing
Preparing laundry
Read the washing labels of clothes,
and sort them by colour, fabric, and
degree of soiling . This helps you
choose a suitable programme and
temperature .
Apply stain remover to any stains .
Sorting
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Wash separately clothes that
are not colour fast . (denim, dark
coloured items, etc .)
Before put clothes in drum
To prevent damaging clothes or
appliance malfunction, carry out the
following steps .
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Remove foreign objects (coins,
pins, clips, nails) from laundry .
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Tie strings on aprons, etc .
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Clothing with raised fabric: Turn
inside out .
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Clothing with zippers: Pull up
zippers, and turn inside out .
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Small items, wired bras, and lace
items: Put in a laundry net .
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Brush off hair, animal fur, sand etc .
before washing
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Heavy dirt or deep stains: Wash
lightly by hand fi rst.
Water drain hose
(P . 40, 41)
Mains lead/Mains plug*
* The power plug shape
varies with the region .
Water inlet (P . 41)
Anchor rods
Brackets
(P . 38)
(Rear of appliance)
£
Elbow (P . 41)
£
Cover caps (2) (P . 39)
£
Water supply hose* (P . 40, 41)
*The hose supplied depends on the region the unit is sold in .
Standard
hose
Hose with water
supply valve
Accessories
Adjustable feet (P . 39)
Detergent drawer (P . 12)
Door
Hinge
Drain fi lter (P. 31)
Emergency door
unlock tab (P . 32)
Door seal
Drum
(Washing/spin-drying
tub)
Control panel
(P . 10)