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Before using your machine for
the first time
4Transport protection
4Packing material
4Washer door
4Checking water hardness
5Important safety instructions
5Grounding instructions
6Installation
6Overflow guard function
6Transport/Winter storage
6Disposal
7Child safety
7Keep an eye on children!
7Automatic Door Opening
8Parts of the washing machine
9Detergent compartment
9Control Button Definitions
10Front panel
10Options button
11Advice and tips before washing
11Sorting your laundry
11Clothing
11Laundry labels
11Laundry label symbols
13Colored cotton
13Delicates
13Wool and silk
13Artificial fibers and synthetic fibers
13Reducing allergic reactions
13Save time and energy
13Economy and efficiency
13Detergents
14Dyeing fabrics
14Liquid detergents
15Detergents
15
Recommended powder
detergents
16
Detergent Amounts Based on
Water Hardness
16Amount of detergent to use
16
Recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness
17Operating instructions
17Sort your laundry.
17Turn on the main power switch.
17
Open the washer door and load
the laundry
17
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
19Select the program
20Select options
20
Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button
20Once the program has finished
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