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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundry
1.
Sort the laundry according to…
• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,
wool, handwashed items.
• Colour
Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new
coloured items separately.
• Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to
improve washing efficiency and distribution in
the drum.
• Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special
programme for Pure New Wool
, curtains and
other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or
wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag.
Use the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash
stockings, belts and other small items or articles with
hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing
machines or in zipped pillow cases.
2. Empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage
of your appliance drum and tub.
3.Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose
belts or ribbons should be tied together.
Stain removal
•
Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances
are generally removed by the enzyme phase of
the programme.
•
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergent
dispenser compartment
or chlorine bleach in
compartment
(depending on model).
•
Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
before the wash.
Loading the laundry
1.
Open the door.
2.
Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum.
Follow loads recommended in the programme chart:
Overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing
results and creased laundry.
3.
Close the door.
1.
Worktop
2.
Control panel
3.
Detergent dispenser
4.
After-Sales Service sticker
(on the back side of the door)
5.
Door
6.
Door handle
•
To open the door press the
button on the inside of the
handle and pull
•
Close the door by pushing it
firmly (the lock will click into
place)
7.
Filter (behind cover)
8.
Adjustable foot
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