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Read before using Knowyourwashingmachine
Before you start washing
Beforethefirstuse
Do not put anything into the washing machine.
Cotton 40 ºC programme is the default setting. Run the washing machine for the
first time without any detergent or clothing to rinse out any residue or moisture.
Organizinglaundry
●Readthewashinglabeloneachgarmenttohelpyousortyourwashinginto
different loads.
●Sortthelaundrybycolour,typeoffabricandbyhowsoileditis.Thiswillhelpyou
choose the correct programme and temperature for each wash.
Preparing the laundry
Treating stains before washing
●Collarandsleeve
Apply stain remover to the
stained parts of collars and
sleeves.
●Spots
Apply appropriate stain
remover to spots.
●Dirtandsolidstains
Apply stain remover or
special soap to stains such
as curry, tomato sauce and
plant dye, then wash lightly
by hand first.
Items to be put into a cleaning net before going into the washing
machine
●Braswithmetalwires,tightsandlace
clothing should all be washed in a
cleaning net to prevent damage.
Checking clothing
●Checkthatanypocketson
clothing do not contain any
objectswhichmaydamage
your clothes and washing
machine.
●Tieupanyloosestringson
laundry, close zippers and
reverse clothing with the zip
inside out.
●Clothesthatarenotcolour
fast should be washed
separately.
They may
cause damage
to clothing.
Sort other
clothes by colour,
with denim kept
separate.
●Removeanysurplushair,
animal fur, sand, and other
materials with a brush
before washing.
●Ifclotheshaveraised
fabrics turn them inside out.
●Applysoftenerbeforeyou
start washing to prevent
static.
Beforeyoustartwashing
Water is poured into the Washing machine to perform an inspection at the time of
shipment from the factory, so there may be drops of water or condensation in the
Washing machine. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
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