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•  The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning

results. We recommend temperatures of:

- HOT 49~60°C…(120-140˚F)

White items, diapers, underclothing and heavily soiled, colorfast items.

- WARM 29~40°C…(85-105˚F)

Most items

- COLD* 18~24°C…(65-75˚F)

Only very bright colors with light soil.

•  When washing in cold water additional steps may be needed:

-  Adjust detergent amount and pre-dissolve detergent in warm water
-  Pretreat spots and stains
-  Soak heavily soiled items
-  Use appropriate bleach

* Temperature below 18°C…(65˚F) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning,

etc. In addition, detergent manufactures and care labels define cold water as 26~29°C…(80-85˚F). 
If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the detergent will not activate and clean
effectively.

Follow the detergent package directions. Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. 
Use more detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower water temperature. 

We recommend the use of domestic 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. 

• The machine sets the appropriate temperature automatically according to the wash program .
• You can change the water temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP button. 

• This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the water level and

proper amount of detergent. 

• When you select a wash program, the water level and amount of detergent (to be used)

will be shown on the control panel.

• The following table shows the amount of water. 

• When the water level is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity of laundry even

though the same water level is indicated on the control panel.

• The amount of a cup in the diagram is about 40g for concentrated detergent.

If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be
necessary for severe cases.

Where you
deposit the
detergent

Power Detergent / Powder Bleach / 

Fabric Softener dispenser

When you select a wash program the water level and the amount of detergent (to be used) will be shown
on the control panel. The amount of a cup in the diagram is about 40g for concentrated 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, so use it accordingly.

Open the detergent dispenser and deposit the appropriate 
amount of detergent 
where you deposit the detergent
Powder Detergent dispenser.
Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before
adding to your machine to get the best wash results. 
Check the instructions on the detergent packet.
If you use powdered detergent it is essential that the required amount be fully dissolved in very hot
water before being added to warm or hot water for the actual wash.
Pre-dissolving detergent in warm water when washing in cold water can improve its performance.

• Separate the laundry to be bleached. 
• Measure powdered bleach carefully, following instructions on the box.
• Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. 

Use oxygenated bleach.
Do not use liquid bleach.
For more details refer to the products instruction for use.

Check fabric care labels for special instructions.

■ Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

This may affect colors or damage clothing.

■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.

Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

■ Do not pour liquid bleach into bleach dispenser.

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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

Fabric 

Softener  Cap

❃ If the softener is over

Depositin

g softener

don’t fill it

above the

limit line. 

Powder Detergent / Powder Bleach / Fabric Softener dispenser.

• Do not use concentrated fabric softener. This may cause some problems in automatic dispensing.
• For more details refer to the softener products instructions for use.

• Don't use softener with detergent. Use

softener in last rinse water

• When using dispenser, dilute softener

(30ml) with fresh water (30ml)

• When filling dispenser, do not splash or

overfill. It may stain clothes.

• Never pour fabric softener directly on

clothes. It may stain them

• If spotting occurs, wet and rub with hand

dishwashing liquid (or mild bar soap) and
rewash.

Where you deposit

the softener

Fabric Softener will be inserted automatically during the final rinse and the machine gives on alarm sound. 
When water  pressure is low, the softener may have to be  inserted manually. 

• 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.

Follow fabric care label 

instructions

■ 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.

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

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