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3. Push and close the loading cover until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught
in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door can only be opened
a while after the programme comes to an end.
5.5 Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing
programme desired.
Machine automatically adjusts the water amount according to the weight of the laundry put inside it.
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WARNING:
washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.
5.6 Using detergent and softener
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When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the
manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if
available.
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Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
• While the washing cycle is in progress, do not leave the detergent dispenser open!
• When using a programme without prewash, do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• In a programme with prewash, do not put liquid detergent into the prewash compartment
(compartment nr. "1").
• Do not select a programme with prewash if you are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball. Place
the detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the machine.
If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place the liquid detergent container into the main
wash compartment (compartment number "2").
Choosing the detergent type
Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color.
• Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
• Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.)
used solely for delicate clothes.
• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
• Wash woolens with special detergent made specifically for woolens.
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Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be used depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of
soiling and water hardness.
• Do not use amounts exceeding the dosage quantities recommended on the detergent package
to avoid problems of excessive foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally, environmental
protection.
• Use lesser detergent for small amounts or lightly soiled clothes.
Washing Machine / Operating instructions
Follow the information in the "Programme and consumption table". When overloaded, machine's
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Use only detergents manufactured specifically for washing machines.
Do not use soap powder.
The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
– (1) for prewash
– (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
– ( ) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the
softener compartment.
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