6
EN
This will reduce pilling.
• Laundrythataresubjectedtomaterialssuch
as flour, lime dust, milk powder, etc. intensely
must be shaken off before placing into the
machine. Such dusts and powders on the
laundry may build up on the inner parts of the
machine in time and can cause damage.
Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type
of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing
programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the amount
of water according to the weight of the loaded
laundry.
A
Follow the information in the “Programme
and consumption table”. When overloaded,
machine's washing performance will drop.
Moreover, noise and vibration problems may
occur.
Loading the laundry
• Opentheloadingdoor.
• Placelaundryitemslooselyintothemachine.
• Pushtheloadingdoortocloseuntilyouhear
a locking sound. Ensure that no items are
caught in the door.
C
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.
A
Incaseofmisplacingthelaundry,noiseand
vibration problems may occur in the machine.
Using detergent and softener
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
-(1)forprewash
-(2)formainwash
–(3)forsoftener
–(*)inaddition,thereissiphonpieceinthe
softener compartment.
1
2
3
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Adddetergentandsoftenerbeforestartingthe
washing programme.
• Neveropenthedetergentdrawerwhilethe
washing programme is running!
• Whenusingaprogrammewithoutprewash,
do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment(compartmentnr.I).
• Inaprogrammewithprewash,donot
putliquiddetergentintotheprewash
compartment(compartmentnr.I).
• Donotselectaprogrammewithprewashif
you are using a detergent bag or dispensing
ball. Place the detergent bag or the
dispensing ball directly among the laundry in
the machine.
• Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforget
toplacetheliquiddetergentcupintothemain
washcompartment(compartmentnr.II).
Choosing the detergent type
The type of detergent to be used depends on the
type and colour of the fabric.
• Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredand
white laundry.
• Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecial
detergents(liquiddetergent,woolshampoo,
etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
• Whenwashingdarkcolouredclothesand
quilts,itisrecommendedtouseliquid
detergent.
• Washwoolenswithspecialdetergentmade
specifically for woolens.
A
Useonlydetergentsmanufacturedspecifically
for washing machines.
A
Donotusesoappowder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be used
depends on the amount of laundry, the degree
of soiling and water hardness. Read the
manufacturer's instructions on the detergent
package carefully and follow the dosage values.
• Donotuseamountsexceedingthedosage
quantitiesrecommendedonthedetergent
package to avoid problems of excessive
foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally,
environmental protection.
• Uselesserdetergentforsmallamountsor
lightly soiled clothes.
• Useconcentrateddetergentsinthe
recommended dosage.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of
the detergent drawer.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelmarkingin
the softener compartment.
• Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwith
water before putting it in the detergent drawer.
Using liquid detergents
If the product contains a liquid detergent cup:
• Makesurethatyouhaveplacedtheliquid
detergent cup in compartment nr. “2”.
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the
package.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Iftheliquiddetergenthaslostitsfluidity,dilute
it with water before putting in the detergent
cup.