Elba EWF-B6151 - Washing Preparation Steps; Load Capacity and Laundry Loading

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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
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.
• Placecurtainsinwithoutcompressingthem.Remove
curtain attachment items.
• 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.
• Toughstainsmustbetreatedproperlybeforewashing.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.
• KeeplaundryitemsmadeofAngorawoolinthefreezer
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
ecological 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.
• 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.
3.4 Initial use
Beforestartingtousetheproduct,makesurethatall
preparations 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.
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Useananti-limescalesuitableforthewashingmachines.
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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
according to the weight of the loaded laundry.
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warning: Followtheinformationinthe“Programme
andconsumptiontable”.Whenoverloaded,machine's
washingperformancewilldrop.Moreover,noiseand
vibrationproblemsmayoccur.
Laundry type Weight (g)
Bathrobe
1200
Napkin
100
Duvetcover
700
Bed Sheet
500
Pillowcase
200
Tablecloth
250
Towel
200
Hand towel
100
Evening gown
200
Underclothing
100
Men’s overalls
600
Men’s shirt
200
Men’s pajamas
500
Blouses
100
3.6 Loading the laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2.Placelaundryitemslooselyintothemachine.
3.Pushtheloadingdoortocloseuntilyouhearalocking
sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door.