10 Washing tips
9.4
Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure
Ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still
in motion – risk of serious injury.
If the emergency door release tool
2
is missing, a screw driver can be used in-
stead.
▸ Turn off water tap.
▸ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
1
2
3
1
▸ Open the drain tray
1
and fold right down.
▸ If necessary, carry out emergency draining.
▸ Remove the drain tray
1
.
▸ Remove emergency door release tool
2
from fastening.
▸ Insert the emergency door release tool 2 into the opening
cap
3
and turn in the direction of the arrow.
–
The appliance door springs open.
Door hinged left
Door hinged right
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Washing tips
10.1
Fabric care symbols
To wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash
items.
10.2
Washing detergent
The wash temperature selected should agree with the recommended temperature range
of the washing detergent to ensure the washing detergent is at its most effective.
10.3
General tips
▪
Wash white and coloured textiles separately.
▪
Empty pockets and turn inside out. Remove any foreign objects (coins, nails, paper
clips, etc.).
▪
Empty and brush out pockets of work overalls worn in the metal industry (metal shav-
ings can damage the washing and cause rust stains).
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