2.6 Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and
vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet.
Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the
product may move from its place and cause crushing and
vibration problems.
3. PREPARATION
3.1 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.
3.2 Preparing laundry for washing
• Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired
bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine.
Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them
in a laundry bag or pillow case.
• Take out all substances in the pockets such as coins, pens
and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and brush. Such
objects may damage the product or cause noise problem.
• Put small size clothes such as infant's socks and nylon
stockings in a laundry bag or pillow case.
• Placecurtainsinwithoutcompressingthem.Remove curtain
attachment items.
• Fastenzippers,sewloosebuttonsandmendripsand tears.
• Wash"machinewashable"or"handwashable"labeled products
only with an appropriate programme.
• Donotwashcoloursandwhitestogether. New,dark coloured
cottons release a lot of dye. Wash them separately.
• Toughstainsmustbetreatedproperlybeforewashing.If unsure,
check with a dry cleaner.
• Use only dyes/colour changers and limescale removers suitable
for machine wash. Always follow the instructions on the package.
• Wash trousers and delicate laundry turned inside out.
• KeeplaundryitemsmadeofAngorawoolinthefreezer for a few
hours before washing. This will reduce pilling.
• Laundry that are subjected to materials such as flour, lime dust,
milk powder, etc. intensely must be shaken off before placing
into the machine. Such dusts and powders on the laundry may
build up on the inner parts of the machine in time and can
cause damage.
3.3 Things to be done for energy saving
Following information will help you use the product in an ecolo-
gical and energy-efficient manner.
• Operate the product in the highest capacity allowed by the
programme you have selected, but do not overload; see,
"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.
• Ifyouplantodryyourlaundryinadryer,selectthe highest spin speed
recommended during washing process.
• Do not use detergent in excess of the amount recommended on
the detergent package.
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1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.
2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level and balanced.
3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they
will get damaged.
3.4 Initial use
Before starting to use the product, make sure that all prepa-
rations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections
"Important safety instructions" and "Installation".
To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform first
operation in Drum Cleaning programme. If your product
is not equipped with Drum Cleaning programme, perform the
Initial Use procedure in accordance with the methods described
under "5.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum" section
of the user manual.
Use an anti-limescale suitable for the washing machines.
Some water might have remained in the product due to
the quality control processes in the production. It is not
harmful for the product.
3.5 Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry,
the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water accor-
ding to the weight of the loaded laundry.
Follow the information in the "Programme and consumption
table". When overloaded, machine's washing performance
will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.
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