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Using your appliance
The very first time that the machine is used you should run a
wash programme with no load in the drum, to clear any residues
which may have been left by the manufacturing process. Pour
approx. 100 ml of detergent straight into the drum and run
programme G, 40°. When the programme has ended the
machine will be ready for use.
Loading the machine
Pull the door latch gently to open the door. Put the items to be
washed inside the drum. Large and small items can be mixed.
Try always to wash full loads: for maximum load weights see
the programme charts. You should only reduce the load weight
for heavily-soiled items and sensitive fabrics.
One way of achieving the maximum load size is to fill the drum
with dry items, but without forcing them in. Another way is to
weigh the first loads you wash, so you learn to estimate the
right load size. Close the machine door.
Adding detergent and fabric conditioner
The amount of detergent you use has an impact on the
performance of any washing machine. Both too much and too
little can cause problems. Use only detergent for automatic
washing machines, and follow the manufacturer's instructions
when measuring the quantity.
Increase the quantity of detergent if the load is heavily soiled or if
you have a hard water supply. Decrease the amount for lightly
soiled items or less than a full load. Excessive foaming may
indicate you have used too much detergent.
The detergent dispenser is used for fabric conditioner and
detergent for the main wash. Put the detergent in the larger
compartment on the left (Fig 1) and the fabric conditioner in the
smaller one on the right (Fig. 2). Never fill the compartment for
fabric conditioner higher than the maximum level marked on it.
If using pre-wash, add the detergent for this straight into the drum.
Starting the machine
Before starting the programme, check:
that the door is closed
that the machine is plugged in and switched on at the
wall socket
that the machine's water supply is turned on
Set the temperature (Fig. 3), select the programme (Fig. 4), and
press any option buttons you require. Then press the ON/OFF
button to start the wash. The indicator light will come on and
after 5 seconds the door locks shut (electrically) and the
machine starts working.
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