DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Lid
2.Detergent dispenser
3.Drum flaps
4.Pump and foreign body trap
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6.Mobility lever (depending on model)
•To move the washing machine: pull the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot.
7.Adjustable feet
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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundry
1.Sort the laundry according to…
•Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items.
•Colour
Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately.
•Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.
•Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special
programme for Pure New Wool 
, curtains and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Use the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special
cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped pillow cases.
2.Empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage your washing machine drum and tub.
3.Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.
Stain removal
•Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme.
•To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergents dispenser compartment 
or chlorine bleach in compartment 
(depending on model).
•Particularly stubborn stains should be treated before the wash.
Dyeing and bleaching
Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the laundry only afterwards.
•Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for washing machines.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be stained by dyes or bleaches.
Starching
•Dissolve/dilute the starch powder or liquid in approximately 80 - 100 ml water outside the washing machine in a small container. Load the washing machine and close the drum flaps. Pour the dissolved starch into the softener chamber of the detergent dispenser. Then close the lid, chose programme “Rinse and Spin” and start.
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