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General safety guidelines and precautions for operating the washing machine safely.
Instructions for safely installing the appliance, including unpacking and connection checks.
Safety measures to protect children from hazards associated with the washing machine.
Details on the detergent dispenser drawer and its compartments for different wash phases.
Explanation of the programme selector dial for choosing cycles and switching the machine on/off.
Guide to using the temperature selector dial to set the wash temperature for the laundry.
Information on adjusting spin speed and using the Rinse Hold option.
How to use the Rinse Hold option to prevent creasing by retaining water in the last rinse.
Details on selecting options like Easy Iron and Super Quick for enhanced wash results.
Using the Extra Rinse button for additional rinses, beneficial for sensitive skin or soft water.
Programme details for normally soiled white cottons and linen at 95°C to Cold.
Programme for synthetic or mixed fabrics at 60°C, including options and description.
Programme for delicate items at 40°C, with spin speed and description.
Special programme for delicate fabrics with a 'hand washing' care symbol.
Programme for jeans or dark colours cotton items, including spin and iron options.
Separate rinses cycle with softener, if needed, for hand washed cotton items.
Information on the Jeans programme, suitable for dark coloured articles and residual detergent removal.
Details for the Sport programme, designed for heavily soiled sport items with automatic prewash.
Information on the Rinse programme for hand-washed items, including number of rinses and spin.
Guidance on sorting laundry based on colours, fabric types, and wash code symbols.
Recommended wash temperatures for different types of laundry and soiling levels.
Advice on pre-treating common stains like blood, oil, ink, and grass before washing.
Stain removal instructions for oil-based paint using benzine.
Instructions for rust stain removal using oxalic acid or a rust remover.
Removing red wine stains with detergent, acetic/citric acid, and bleach.
Information on water hardness levels and how to obtain this data for detergent calculation.
Step-by-step instructions for loading the washing machine drum correctly.
Guidance on filling the detergent drawer with detergent and fabric softener.
Instructions for selecting the wash programme using the main selector dial.
How to change options or programmes during a wash cycle, including pausing.
Procedure for pausing and resuming a running wash programme.
Actions to take after the wash cycle finishes, including emptying water and switching off.
Guidance on descaling the machine to prevent lime deposits using softening powder.
Recommendation for performing a maintenance wash to remove residues from low-temperature washes.
Procedure for cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer and its recess.
Procedure for emergency emptying of the machine if water is not discharged.
Instructions for cleaning the water inlet filter, especially in hard water areas.
Troubleshooting steps for when the washing machine fails to start, checking door and power.
Solutions for the machine not filling, checking water tap, hoses, and filters.
Troubleshooting for the machine filling and emptying immediately, checking drain hose position.
Solutions for the machine failing to empty or spin, checking pump and options.
Identifying causes of water on the floor, checking hoses and fittings.
Tips for improving wash results, checking detergent, temperature, and load.
Troubleshooting steps if the washing machine door cannot be opened.
Reasons for machine vibration or noise and how to resolve them.
Diagnosing issues with delayed or absent spinning, checking load distribution.
Explanation of normal operational noises from the motor and drum.
Physical dimensions of the washing machine, including width, height, and depth.
Minimum and maximum water supply pressure specifications for the appliance.
Maximum load capacity for cotton items in kilograms.
Energy, water consumption, and duration for the Cotton 95° programme.
Energy, water consumption, and duration for the Eco 60° programme.
Energy, water consumption, and duration for the Synthetics 60° programme.
Instructions for unpacking the appliance, removing transit bolts and packaging materials.
Guidance on positioning the machine on a flat floor for stable operation and air circulation.
Options for positioning the drain hose, including sink hook, drain pipe, and ventilation.
Information on connecting the machine to a 230V, 50Hz supply and checking load capacity.
Advice on proper disposal of old appliances for environmental protection.
Tips for saving water, energy, and protecting the environment during washing.
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