Before Using
For the First
Time
The washing machine must be
installed and connected properly
(refer to Page 6).
Before using your washing machine
for the first time:
Make sure that the supplied
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voltage is the same as the volt
age shown on the rating plate.
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Check that the water valves for
the washing machine have
been connected correctly and
are open.
Using For the
First Time
First washing cycle
(without laundry)
Your appliance was tested before
leaving the factory. To ensure a
fresh wash with your initial load of
clothes, run the washer a complete
cycle, without clothes, in advance.
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Do not load any laundry.
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Turn on the water tap.
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Open the flap of the detergent
dispenser.
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Pour approx. 1 quart (1 liter) of
water into the detergent
chamber I; see Page 17.
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Pour 1-2 Tbsp. detergent into
detergent chamber I.
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Do not use special detergents
for delicates or wool (this will
cause excessive sudsing).
Close the flap of the detergent
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dispenser.
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Close the door.
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Set the program selector to
Regular/Cotton hot.
The Start/Pause indicator light
flashes red.
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Press the Start/Pause button.
The program starts.
The indicator light is on (red).
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The display shows the run time
of program.
When the display shows 0:00":
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Open the door.
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Turn the program selector to
Off.
Preparing the laundry
CAUTION
Loose debris (coins, paper clips,
nails and other hard objects) can
damage items of clothing as well
as parts of the washing machine
(e.g. drum).
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Empty all pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt.
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Close zippers, button up duvets
and hooks.
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Remove curtain rings or tie
them up in a net bag.
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Remove pins, buttons, buckles
and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior.
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Remove non washable trim
and ornaments.
Turn synthetic knitwear
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inside out to avoid pilling.
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Treat spots and stains.
To prevent loss or damage to
laundry and the machine, the
following items should be washed
in a mesh laundry bag:
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Baby socks (small items)
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Hosiery
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Belts
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Underwired bras (directly
washed in the washer, the wire
may come loose during wasing
and cause damage)
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