Washing a Load of Laundry
Selecting options
Prewash
Prewash is only available when washing cotton, colour, synthetics, delicate clothes. To use prewash:
1. Load the prewash detergent into compartment
of the detergent drawer.
2. Select "Cotton" with the Program select button.
3. Press the Option button until the "Prewash" indicator lights up on the control panel.
4. Press Start/Pause to begin the cycle.
Rinse
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Your machine will run through an additional rinsing cycle.
The washing duration will be prolonged accordingly.
Rinse Hold
The laundry remains soaking in the final rinse water.
Before the laundry can be unloaded, the "Spin" program must be run.
Washing tips and hints
Sorting your laundry: Sort your laundry according to the following characteristics:
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Type of fabric care label symbol: Sort laundry into cottons, mixed fibers, synthetics, silks, wools and
rayon.
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Colour: Divide whites and colours. Wash new, coloured items separately.
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Size: Placing items of different sizes in the same load will improve the washing action.
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Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separately, using the Delicate wash program for pure new wool, curtains
and silk articles. Check the labels on the items you are washing or refer to the fabric care chart in the
appendix.
Emptying pockets: Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage linen, the washing machine drum, and
the water tank.
Securing fasteners: Close zippers and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied
together.
Determining load capacity: Do not overload the washing machine or your laundry may not wash properly.
Use the chart below to determine the load capacity for the type of laundry you are washing.
Detergent tips: The type of detergent you should use is based on the type of fabric (Cotton, Synthetic,
Delicate items) colour, wash temperature, degree and type of soiling. Always use "low suds" laundry soap,
which is designed for automatic washing machines.
When determining the detergent quantity, it’s necessary to consider recommendations of the detergent
manufacturer, indicated on the package, as well as weight, type of laundry, it’s fouling factor and water
hardness in your region.
Note:
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.
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Fabfic Type
Load Capacity
P1453/P1453S/P1253/P1253S/P1053/P1053S/P853/P853S
Colour/cotton
-average/lightly soiled
6.0 kg
-heavily soiled
6.0 kg
Synthetic
3.0 kg
Delicate
2.0 kg
Wool
1.5 kg
Quick
3.0 kg
