Operating Instructions
Before the First Wash
01. Pull the washing powder drawer out slightly.
2.Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into the washing machine. The next time a programme is started the solu- tion container will be closed and the
3.Run one wash cycle without washing:
–Programme knob on position MAIN WASH;
–Temperature 95 °C;
–Only add half the quantity of detergent recommended by the manu-
facturer for a full load.
This removes residues left over from manufacture on the drum and so- lution container.
Prepare washing cycle
Sort washing and prepare
•Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Wash- ing types and care codes").
•Empty all pockets.
•Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
•To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing: Close zip fasteners, button bed and pillow covers closed, tie up loose strings e.g. of aprons.
•Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks etc.).
•In the case of knitted coloured textiles and also with wool and tex- tiles with jewelry attached: turn inside out.
•Wash small and sensitive items (e.g. baby socks, tights and stockings, bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger socks.
•Handle curtains with particular care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic rollers must be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept liability for damage.
•Coloureds and white items must not be washed together in a washing cycle. This could discolour white washing or turn it grey.
•There is often excess dye in new, coloured items. It is best to wash such items separately the first time.
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