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4 Operating the product
Control panel
1-ProgrammeSelectionknob(UppermostpositionOn/Off)
2-ProgrammeFollow-upindicator
3-TemperatureAdjustmentbutton
4-SpinSpeedadjustmentbutton
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5-AuxiliaryFunctionbuttons
6-DelayedStartbutton(insomemodels)
7-Start/Pausebutton
Preparing the machine
Make sure that the hoses are connected tightly. Plug
in your machine. Turn the tap on completely. Place
the laundry in the machine. Add detergent and
fabricsoftener.
Programme selection
1. Selecttheprogrammesuitableforthetype,
quantityandsoilingdegreeofthelaundry
in accordance with the "Programme and
consumptiontable"andthetemperaturetable
below.
90˚C
Heavilysoiledwhitecottons
andlinens.(coffeetablecovers,
tableclothes,towels,bedsheets,
etc.)
60˚C
Normally soiled, coloured, fade
proof cottons or synthetic clothes
(shirt, nightgown, pajamas, etc.)
and lightly soiled white linens
(underwear, etc.)
40˚C-
30˚C-Cold
Blendedlaundryincluding
delicate textile (veil curtains, etc.),
synthetics and woolens.
2. Select the desired programme with the
ProgrammeSelectionbutton.
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Programmes are limited with the highest spin
speed appropriate for that particular type of
fabric.
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When selecting a programme, always consider
thetypeoffabric,colour,degreeofsoilingand
permissiblewatertemperature.
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Alwaysselectthelowestrequiredtemperature.
Highertemperaturemeanshigherpower
consumption.
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For further programme details, see "Programme
andconsumptiontable".
Main programmes
Dependingonthetypeoffabric,usethefollowing
main programmes.
• Cottons
Usethisprogrammeforyourcottonlaundry(such
asbedsheets,duvetandpillowcasesets,towels,
bathrobes,underwear,etc.).Yourlaundrywillbe
washed with vigorous washing action for a longer
washing cycle.
• Synthetics
Usethisprogrammetowashyoursyntheticclothes
(shirts,blouses,synthetic/cottonblends,etc.).It
washes with a gentle action and has a shorter
washing cycle compared to the Cottons programme.
For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic 40˚C
programmewithprewashandanti-creasingfunctions
selected. As their meshed texture causes excessive
foaming,washtheveils/tullebyputtinglittleamount
ofdetergentintothemainwashcompartment.Do
not put detergent in the prewash compartment.
• Woollens
Usethisprogrammetowashyourwoolenclothes.
Select the appropriate temperature complying with
thetagsofyourclothes.Useappropriatedetergents
for woolens.