Regular Checks and Stain Removal
Regular checks
As with any major appliance, there are certain aspects which require regular attention. Listed below are a number of such key areas which you should check regularly.Before calling out a service engineer, ensure that the checks below have been carried out. Should the service engineer find nothing wrong with the machine, we regret that we will have to charge for the service call.
KEY REGULAR CHECK ITEMS
1.Water leaks
1.1From back of machine
–Are the inlet hoses securely tightened? (see page 3).
–Is the outlet hose correctly and securely positioned?
1.2From front of machine
–Check that there is no dirt or lint trapped between the lip of the rubber door seal and the door glass.
–Check that the detergent dispenser is not prevented from closing tightly due to a
2.Machine vibrating
–Check that the transit bracket has been removed (see Installation Instructions and back of machine).
–Check that the machine is level.
3.Option buttons
–Check after use that all the option buttons are in the Off
position.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Longer fill hoses and drain hose extension kits are available where it is not possible to move the home plumbing closer to the machine.
You will need a special adaptor if only a cold water supply is available. This is available as an optional extra.
These can be obtained from your local retailer or Creda Limited, see separate spares and service leaflet.
PLUMBING SERVICE
Creda Limited offers a washing machine
Stain Removal
1.Always treat as soon as possible. Rinse in cold water or warm solution before washing.
2.Never rub a stain,‘pinch out’ as much as you can, using a clean cloth or paper tissue.
3.Some stains need special treatment.
4.With solvents work from outside towards centre of stain, holding an absorbent pad underneath the cloth behind the stain.
5.Do not use amyl acetate on acetate or triacetate.
6.Test for colour fastness before removing stain.
Note: Take great care with poisonous chemicals and flammable liquids. Only use solvents in a well ventilated place. Keep chemicals,flammable liquids and solvents out of reach of children and pets.
Never mix any chemical products.
Carbon paper | Methylated spirits |
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Chewing gum | Methylated spirits |
| Absorbent pad method | Or rub with ice |
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| and pick off by hand |
Glue | Cold water or |
| Wash in cold solution | Waterproof glue |
| amyl acetate |
| for soluble glues | should be treated with |
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| amyl acetate using |
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| absorbent pad method |
Grass | Methylated spirits |
| Sponge with methylated spirits |
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Grease/Oil | Proprietary solvent |
| Absorbent pad method |
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Ink (biro, felt tip) | Methylated spirits |
| Absorbent pad method |
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Lipstick and face creams | Proprietary solvent |
| Absorbent pad method |
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Mildew – white | Chlorine bleach |
| Soak white cottons and | Coloureds cannot be |
cottons and linens |
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| linens in 1 part bleach | treated except for |
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| in 100 parts water | regular washing |
Mildew – all other | Hydrogen peroxide |
| Soak other white fabrics in | Rinse well. There is no |
white fabrics |
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| 1 part hydrogen peroxide | safe home treatment |
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| 20 vol. to 4 parts water | for coloureds but |
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| regular washing will |
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| reduce marks |
Nail varnish | Amyl acetate |
| Absorbent pad method |
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Paint – emulsion | Water |
| Sponge immediately with | Dried stains are |
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| cold water | permanent |
Paint – oil | Turpentine, or |
| Absorbent pad method |
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| amyl acetate |
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Perspiration | Hydrogen peroxide |
| Rinse immediately in cold water | Colour removed by |
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| and wash. If stain remains soak | perspiration cannot |
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| in 1 part hydrogen peroxide | be restored |
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| 20 vol. to 4 parts water and wash |
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Rust/lron mould | Lemon juice |
| Soak stains in lemon juice and |
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| iron under damp cloth. Repeat |
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Rust/lron mould - | Oxalic acid |
| Use 1/ teaspoon of oxalic acid |
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Shoe polish | Glycerine and |
| Lubricate with glycerine and use |
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| proprietary solvent |
| solvent with absorbent pad method |
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Tar | Proprietary solvent |
| Scrape off surplus, soften with |
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| butter and wipe off, apply solvent |
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| and wash immediately |
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