Operating instructions

8
Before Using
Checking Your Washing Machine
Control panel
(P.10)
Drum
(Washing/spin-drying
tub)
Door seal
Drain filter (P.31)
Emergency door
unlock tab (P.32)
Hinge
Door
Detergent drawer (P.12)
Water inlet (P.41)
Water drain hose
(P.40, 41)
Anchor rods Brackets
(P.38)
Adjustable feet (P.39)
(Rear of appliance)
Mains lead/Mains plug *
*The power plug shape
varies with the region.
Accessories
Cover caps (2) (P.39)
Elbow (P.41)
Water supply hose * (P.40, 41)
*The hose supplied depends on the region the unit is sold in.
Standard hose Hose with water
supply valve
9
Before Using
Before Washing
When first using or after a long time of
non-use, check the following.
● That the water supply hose and
water drain hose are connected
properly. (P.40)
● There is no problem in the water-
supply hose connection, when
turning on the tap.
● The mains plug is plugged in.
There may be drops of water, or
condensation, in the appliance due to
the factory inspection process before
shipment. To rinse away any residues
etc., operate as follows:
- “Cotton” programme
- Default setting 40 °C
- No detergent, no clothing
Read the washing labels of clothes,
and sort them by colour, fabric, and
degree of soiling. This helps you
choose a suitable programme and
temperature.
Apply stain remover to any stains.
■Sorting
● Wash separately clothes that are
not colour fast. (denim, dark
coloured items, etc.)
■Before put clothes in drum
To prevent damaging clothes or
appliance malfunction, carry out the
following steps.
● Remove foreign objects (coins,
pins, clips, nails) from laundry.
● Tie strings on aprons, etc.
● Clothing with raised fabric: Turn
inside out.
● Clothing with zippers: Pull up
zippers, and turn inside out.
● Small items, wired bras, and lace
items: Put in a laundry net.
● Brush off hair, animal fur, sand etc.
before washing.
● Heavy dirt or deep stains: Wash
lightly by hand first.
Check before use
Before first use
Preparing laundry