Problem solving guide
Excessive build-up of foam
To avoid this problem please note:
^Use only powder detergents, and carefully follow the manufacturer’s dosage recommendations.If foaming still occurs, cut back to 1/2 of the rec- ommended dosage.
^For lightly soiled articles or a small load, reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.
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It may be necessary to run a short wash cycle without detergent or clothes in order to flush excess foam from the machine. The machine can be run nor- mally after this procedure.
Lime deposits are visible on the surface of the drum
^Use a descaling agent to remove the deposits. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions before use to ensure that the product is suitable for use in washing machines.
Pilling on fabrics
Normal, everyday wear of certain fab- rics causes pilling to occur. The „Gen- tle wash“ function should be selected when washing these fabrics, or use a program with a higher water level and reduced agitation to decrease the risk of further pilling.
Gray, greasy particles cling to washed laundry
The wash load was heavily soiled with greasy substances such as cosmetics or lotions, and the amount of detergent was insufficient to break down the parti- cles of grease.
^In the future, when washing loads of this nature, add more detergent to the main wash compartment or use the
Laundry washed with liquid detergent is not clean
Liquid detergent does not contain any bleaching agents capable of removing stains such as fruit, coffee or tea.
^To remove such stains, use a general purpose powder detergent which contains oxygenated bleach or en- zymes, or
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