Preparing the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects inadvertently left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips,etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the laundry by care label.
Dark textiles often contain “excess dye” and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep- arately using a delicates programme.
Pre-treating the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and cuffs) and water soluble stains can be
Do not use detergents containing sol- vents in the machine.
Loading the machine
Unfold the laundry and place in the drum. To achieve best results it is advis- able to make up mixed loads consist- ing of both large and small items. This improves the washing effect and helps distribute the load evenly to keep the machine stable and reduce noise dur- ing spinning.
Recommended load sizes are noted below:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg PERMANENT PRESS. . . . . . . . . 2.0 kg DELICATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg WOOLLENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
With curtains: Remove lead weights or strips and place in a laundry bag. Woollens and knitted garments should be turned inside out if recommended by the manufacturer.
Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught between the drum door and seal.
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