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4.4LOADING THE ITEMS FOR WASHING

1.Open the door and load the washing, distributing it evenly over the drum, with items opened out and not bundled together; if possible, large and small items should be well mixed.

2.The washing machine covered by this manual can be loaded with up to 7kg of washing for each wash. If this weight is exceeded, the washing results will be poor and the appliance may malfunction.

3.To save energy it is more economical to wash full loads of the various types of fabric, following the guidance on quantities provided in the “Programmes Table” supplied in this manual.

4.Close the door by pressing against the frame until you hear it click shut. Take care not to trap items of washing between the door and the rubber gasket.

Warning!

If the door is not properly closed, a safety device prevents the washing machine from starting.

Do not exceed the maximum load: overloading adversely affects washing results.

4.5 ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVE

The internal tray comprises three compartments, marked with the symbols

prewash detergent

main wash detergent

for fabric conditioner, starch, additives, etc. (e.g. treatment products). The additives are added to the washing tank automatically during the final rinse.

The main wash detergent compartment has a tang allowing the use of liquid detergent. To insert it, pull it towards the front and then lower it.

Following the recommendations in the "Programmes Table" supplied with this manual, place the detergent and any additives in the drawer before the start of the programme.

Never fill with liquids above the maximum level marked; otherwise the trays will empty too quickly.

Before pouring dense additives into the container, dilute with a little water to ensure they do not clog the outlet.

Use only low-foam detergents suitable for use in a washing machine.

The amount of detergent must be decided in relation of the hard- ness of the water, the type and quantity of items loaded, and their degree of dirt.

This will provide the desired effect with optimal detergent consump-

tion.

On detergent packs the recommended dose is indicated for 4 levels of water hardness and for loads of 4-5 kg of washing with average dirt levels.

Request information about the water's hardness from your water supply company.

Water hardness

 

 

 

Level of hardness

French degrees fH

German degrees dH

 

 

 

 

 

Soft

Up to 15°

Up to 8°

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

15° - 25°

8° - 14°

 

Hard

25° - 40°

14° - 22°

 

 

 

 

 

Very hard

More than 40°

More than 22°

 

 

 

 

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CDA C1370 manual Loading the Items for Washing, Adding Detergent and Additive