essentiel b ELS814-1b Notice D'utilisation page 80

• Open the loading door of the machine.
• Check the inside of the drum, it is possible that laundry may have been left from the
previous wash. In this case, empty the machine before selecting a programme.
• Load the laundry into the drum, taking care not to pack it. Fold large items such as
duvets or blankets into the drum as shown in the figure below:
• Insert each item separately.
• Check that no items are trapped between the rubber gasket and the door.
• The cycle does not start until the door is perfectly closed.
Choice of detergent and placement in the machine
The amount of detergent to be used will depend on how soiled the laundry is and the
hardness of the water used; Instructions for use are printed on the packaging of each
detergent.
• Do not select a pre-wash if the laundry is only slightly soiled. Pour a small amount of
detergent (according to the manufacturer's instructions) into compartment II of the
detergent drawer.
• If the laundry is extremely soiled, select a programme with pre-wash and pour ¼ of
the amount of detergent to be used into compartment I of the detergent dispenser
and the rest into compartment II.
• Only use detergents for washer-dryers in the machine.Follow the instructions on the
detergent package to determine the amount of detergent to use for your laundry.
• The harder the water used, the more detergent will be needed.
• The amount of detergent required is proportional to the volume of laundry to be
washed.
• Pour the softener in the designated drawer compartment.Do not exceed the MAX
level, as the fabric softener may spill into the wash water.
• Concentrated fabric softeners must be diluted before being poured into the drawer.
Concentrated fabric softeners may clog the trap and prevent the flow of the product.
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