Raymond LVA805A+ - Disposing of the Old Product; Correct Load Capacity; Things to be Done for Energy Saving; Loading the Laundry

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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
3 Preparation
3.1 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hightemperaturesforlaundrythatisnotheavily
soiled or stained.
• Donotusedetergentinexcessoftheamount
recommended on the detergent package.
3.2 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.
3.3 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.
3.4 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.
A 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typesandtheiraverageweightsinthefollowingtable
are given as examples.
Laundry type Weight(g)
Bathrobe 1200
Duvetcover 700
BedSheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Men’s shirt 200
3.5 Loading the laundry
Opentheloadingdoor.Placelaundryitemslooselyintothe
machine.Pushtheloadingdoortocloseuntilyouheara
locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door.
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INFORMATIONS
The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door
canonlybeopenedawhileaftertheprogrammecomestoanend.
A WARNING
Incaseofmisplacingthelaundry,noiseandvibrationproblemsmay
occur in the machine.
3.6 Using detergent and softener
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:
- (1) for prewash
- (2) for main wash
–(3)forsoftener
–(*)inaddition,thereissiphonpieceinthesoftener
compartment.
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2.11 Disposing of the old product
Disposeoftheoldproductinanenvironmentallyfriendly
manner.
Refer to your local dealer or solid waste collection centre in
your area to learn how to dispose of your product.
Forchildren'ssafety,cutthepowercableandbreakthe
lockingmechanismoftheloadingdoorsothatitwillbe
nonfunctionalbeforedisposingoftheproduct.