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13
Using Detergent 
Detergent
Choosing the right Detergent
Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems as is if
too much detergent is used. 
Only more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature. 
Using Detergent 
How much Detergent 
The correct amount of Detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes (Jeans and work
cloches may need more Detergent, while bath towels usually need less.). 
For liquid and concentrated Detergents, follow the recommendations of the Detergent manufacturer.
Note: To check you are using the correct amount of Detergent, lift the lid of your machine about half-
way through the wash. There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water. Lots of foam
may look good, but it does not contribute to cleaning your clothes. No foam means not enough
Detergent has been used; soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine. 
If excess Detergent is used, the rinse will not be as clean and efficient. Also, it could cause
environmental pollution, and long term scrud build up.
Adding Detergent
Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase. Pre dissolved detergent can also
be added directly into the bowl by hand at this time.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load.
Avoid using too much detergent in your washer, as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on
the clothes.
We recommend the use of drum type, low sudsing high efficiency Detergent(powder,liquid or concentrated).
Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens
Remember to use Detergent suitable for washing woolens.
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Using Liquid Bleach (Have Only Model)
• Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the
laundry to be bleached 
• Dilute liquid chlorine bleach.
• Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully following
instructions on the bottle.
• Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into
bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or overfilling. Powdered bleach
should be mixed thoroughly with water before pouring.
Using Fabric Softener
If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener
into the right-hand compartment. 
Use only liquid fabric softener.
Dilute with water if necessary before adding to the maximum fill
line.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener,
which could stain clothes.
NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.
It may stain the clothes.
Scrud(Waxy Build up)
Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes
into contact with Detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine. 
If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant
smell in your washer.
Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.
This may cause change of color or damage the laundry.
Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend 
• Using fabric softener sparingly.
• When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.
• Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished.
• Clean your machine regularly. 
(refer to page 23)
• Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a regular WARM or HOT
wash e.g. every 5th wash should be at least a warm one. 
• Fabric softener of thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build-up.
NOTE
Do not mix with Detergent or bleach.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin for timely dispensing.
Softener will not be dispensed if an Option Wash is selected.
Attention
Follow fabric care label 
instructions
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SPECIAL GUIDE FOR STAIN REMOVAL
For successful stain removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal
chart below.
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid Detergent, or a paste made from
granular Detergent and water.
• Use COLD water on unknown stains because HOT water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain Removal
STAIN
Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement
Baby formula, dairy products, egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,
juice, alcoholic beverages)
Blood
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad
dressing, cooking oils, car grease,
motor oils)
Ink
Mildew, scorch
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
Paint, varnish
Rust, brown or yellow 
discoloration
Shoe polish
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
Pretreat stain. Wash using COLD water and bleach safe for fabric.
Rinse with COLD water. Rub with bar soap. Or pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using
bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is
absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in WARM water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in WARM water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse throughly.
Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover,
denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and HOT water before washing. Badly
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of
stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED : Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed,
OIL BASED AND VARNISH : Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse throughly before washing.
For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate Detergent and
nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
LIQUID : Pretreat with a paste of granular Detergent and water. PASTE : Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rub Detergent into dampened area, Wash
using bleach safe for fabric.
TREATMENT
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
WARNING
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3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON
WATER TEMPERATURE
BUTTON (OPTION)
• Use to select Water
Temperature. 
Pressing the button allows
you to select  COLD
WARM (HOT&COLD)
HOT    COLD
respectively. 
AIR DRY
• This button is used for air-
drying of your laundry.
• Air dry selections light up in
sequence as follows.
60    90    120    60 as the
button is pushed.
• Press the button for 3 seconds
to select and press the Power
botton to cancel the operation.
(refer to page 22)
SOIL LEVEL BUTTON
• This button allows you
to select the strength of
the wash action.
• Power option selections
light up in sequence as
follows Normal    Heavy   
Light    Normal as the
button is pushed.
This can be selected for
any program.
• Adjustment can be made
while washing.
TUB DRY
• Use this when
you want to dry
Tub.
• This can be
set/canceled by
pressing the Wash
button and Rinse
button
simultaneously. 
(refer to page 22)
WASH. RINSE. SPIN BUTTON
• Use when wash, rinse, spin
time need to be adjusted.
• The time increases when the
button is pressed. 
• If adjustments are needed
during the wash, press the
[start/pause] button before
making any changes. 
• When the button is  pressed
during washing, the
remaining time is displayed. 
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
• Use to lock or unlock the
control buttons to prevent
settings from being
changed by a child. 
To lock, push the RINSE
and SPIN buttons
simultaneously and to
unlock push them one
more time during the
washing process. 
(refer to page 25)
WATER LEVEL BUTTON
• Use to select the proper amount of water in
relation to the weight and type of laundry.
• Automatically controlled, but can be selected
manually by pressing the WATER LEVEL
Button. 
• WATER LEVEL is automatically selected for
FUZZY program.
The following settings are indicated as the
button is pushed 
7    8    9    10    1    2    3    4    5    6    7
TIME LEFT, DELAY START
(RESERVATION), ALARM INDICATION
• Time left - During operation, the remaining
time is indicated.
• DELAY START INDICATION
(RESERVATION) - When DELAY START
(RESERVATION) program is selected, it
indicates the finishing time. (RES.=DELAY)
• Alarm indication - When an error occurs, an
error message appears to indicate the
abnormality. For example,        indicates that
the lid is open.
* For optimizing the washing algorithm, the displaying time may be changed during washing-increased by 8minutes at
maximum and decreased by 4 minutes at maximum. 
* If the Detergent quantity is excessive,the machine will automatically add one or two rinses in order to improve the
rinse performance. 
* The Detergent sensor will make algorithm changes to compensate for detergent quantity, only if the detergent powder
is synthetic based, If a liquid or organic based detergent is used, or too much bleaching agent, the detecting ability of
the sensor may be decreased.
NOTE
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