Preparation; Tips For Energy Saving; Loading The Laundry - Beko WMP 10744 XA Manuel D'utilisation

4.2 Preparation

4.2.1 Sorting the laundry
• Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature.
• Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags.
4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing
• Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the
product. Remove the metal pieces or wash such clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case.
This kind of clothes may overheat in the Refresh programme and in the Wash&Wear auxiliary function
selection and harm your laundry. For this reason, do not this kind of laundry in the Refresh programme or in
the Wash&Wear auxiliary function selection.
• Take out all substances in the pockets such as coins, pens and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and
brush if possible. Such objects may damage the product or cause noise problem.
• Put small size clothes such as infant socks and nylon stockings in a laundry bag or a pillow case.
• Place curtains in without compressing them. Remove curtain attachment items. Do not use tulles or
curtains in the Refresh programme or in the Wash&Wear auxiliary function selection.
• Wash "machine washable" or "hand washable" labeled products only with an appropriate programme. Hang
them or lay them to dry. Do not use them in the Wash&Wear auxiliary programme selection.
• If you plan to select the Wash&Wear auxiliary function, select the highest spin speed recommended during
washing process.
• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and mend rips and tears.
• Wash "Machine washable" or "Hand washable" labeled products only with an appropriate programme.
• Do not wash colours and whites together. New, dark coloured cottons release a lot of dye. Wash them
separately.
• Persistent stains must be treated properly before washing. If unsure, check with a dry cleaner.
• Only use the dyes / color changers and descaling agents which are appropriate for machine wash. Always
follow the instructions on the package.
• Wash trousers and delicate laundry turned inside out.
• Keep laundry items made of Angora wool in the freezer for a few hours before washing. This will reduce
piling.
• Laundry that are subjected to materials such as flour, lime dust, milk powder, etc. intensely must be shaken
off before placing into the product. Such dusts and powders on the laundry may build up on the inner parts
of the product in time and can cause damage.

4.2.3 Tips for energy saving

Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient manner.
• Operate the product in the highest load capacity allowed for the programme you have selected, but do not
overload. See "4.3.3 Programme and consumption table"
• Always follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Wash slightly soiled laundry at low temperatures.
• Use faster programmes for small quantities of lightly soiled laundry.
• Do not use prewash and high temperatures for laundry that is not heavily soiled or stained.
• If you plan to dry your laundry in a dryer, select the highest spin speed recommended during washing
process.
• Do not use detergent in excess of the amount recommended on the detergent package.

4.2.4 Loading the laundry

1 Open the loading door.
2 Put the laundry items into the product in a loose manner.
3 Push the loading door to close it until you hear a locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the
door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door lock will open immediately after
the washing programme has ended. Then you can open the loading door. If the door does not open, apply
the solutions provided for "Loading door cannot be opened." error in the Troubleshooting section.
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