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Before using the first time
Important:
The appliance must be properly in
-
stalled and connected to the water
and electrical supply in accordance
with local and national codes.
See “Installation instructions”.
Make sure the shipping struts on the
rear of the washer have been re
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moved.
Any residual water left in the
machine from the testing pro-
cess should be flushed out as
follows:
^ Do not put any laundry in the ma-
chine.
^ Place 1/4 of the recommended
amount of detergent in compartment
j.
^ Turn on the machine.
^
Turn the program selector to the
“COTTONS 140°F” program.
^
Press the “Short” button.
^
Any residues will be flushed out dur
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ing the course of the program.
Water hardness reminder.
The amount of detergent needed to
wash clothes can depend on various
factors, including the water hardness in
your area. You can set the water hard
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ness dial in the detergent dispenser as
a reminder.
^ Turn the dial to the required setting.
Use the tool supplied with the ma-
chine. It is located behind the deter-
gent drawer door, on the left hand
side (see “Cleaning and Care”).
Water hardness ranges
(in grains per gallon and PPM calcium carbon-
ate)
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234
soft water medium water hard water very hard
water
less than
7 grains
per gallon
8-14
grains
per gallon
15-22
grains
per gallon
over 22
grains
per gallon
less than
125 PPM
calcium car
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bonate
130-250 PPM
calcium car
-
bonate
260-390 PPM
calcium car
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bonate
over 400 PPM
calcium car
-
bonate
Before using the first time
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