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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
4.5.4 Loading the laundry
1. Open the laundry cover.
2. Put the laundry items into the machine in a loose manner.
3. Push and close the loading cover until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items
are caught in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The
door can only be opened a while after the programme comes to an end.
4.5.5 Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the
washing programme desired.
Machine automatically adjusts the water amount according to the weight of the laundry
put inside it.
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WARNING: Follow the information in the “Programme and consumption table”. When overloaded,
machine's washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.
4.5.6 Using detergent and softener
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When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the
manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring
cup if available.
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The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:
– (1) for prewash
– (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
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) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the softener
compartment.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
• While the washing cycle is in progress, do not leave the detergent dispenser open!
• When using a programme without prewash, do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• In a programme with prewash, do not put liquid detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• Do not select a programme with prewash if you are using a detergent bag or dispensing
ball. Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the
machine.
If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place the liquid detergent container into
the main wash compartment (compartment number “2”).
Choosing the detergent type
Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color.
• Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
• Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool
shampoo, etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.