Electrolux LAVAMAT 50810 manual Running a wash cycle, Opening the door/loading washing

Running a wash cycle

Opening the door/loading washing

1.Open the door: pull the handle on the door.

When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica- tors show whether the door can be opened:

DOOR indicator	START/PAUSE indicator	Can the door be opened?
flashing	flashing	yes, after approx. 2 minutes
illuminated	illuminated	no, water level and/or
		temperature too high
is off	flashing	yes

2. Separate washing and load loosely. Mix large and small items. Important: Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal.

3.Firmly push the door shut. Door catch must audibly click shut.

Adding detergent/conditioner

Important! Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines.

Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the detergent/condi- tioner manufacturer’s instructions. Observe instructions on the packag- ing.

The amount of detergent used depends on:

–the washing’s degree of soiling,

–the load size

–the hardness of the tap water.

•If the manufacturer does not make any recommendations with re- gard to small volumes of washing: for a half-load use a third less, and for a very small load use only half the amount of detergent that is recommended for a full load.

•Water softener should be used from water hardness range 2 (=medi- um). The amount of detergent used can then always be that as for hardness range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will provide you with information about water hardness in your area.

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