User manual BARTSCHER A150669-152

[. . . ] What goes in your washing machine and how to start your Margherita 2000 (p. 11) A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric. With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion. [. . . ] 1 Useful tips about the detergent dispenser In compartment 1: Detergent for pre-washing (powder) In compartment 2: Detergent for washing (powder or liquid) It’s important for a good wash Special containers are sold with liquid or powder detergents for placing inside the washing machine drum, these are positioned according to the instructions found in the detergent box Never use hand wash detergent, because it may form too much foam, which could damage the washing machine. Detergents that are specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an exception. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted. 1 2 3 In compartment 3: Additives (softeners , perfumes , etc. ) 2 The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: just lift it up and pull it outwards , as indicated in the figure. Then leave it under running water for a few minutes. Cutting costs efficiently A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. clean the appliance’s exteriors gently. To clean the exteriors and the rubber parts of the appliance, always use a soft cloth dipped in warm and soapy water. WRONG Leave the washing machine plugged in while cleaning. Even during maintenance, the appliance should always be unplugged. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washing machine. It is removable and can easily be cleaned by leaving it under running water. Go on holiday without thinking about her. Before leaving, always make sure that the washing machine is unplugged and that the water supply is turned off. The washing machine fails to fill with water. Is the hose correctly connected to the tap?There could be work in progress in your building or street. [. . . ] 11 Margherita 2000 - Instructions for installation and use Important for the safe use of your Margherita 2000 Read these instructions and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance. Margherita 2000 should not be installed in an outdoor environment, not even when a roof shelters the area, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms. It must only be used by adults and exclusively for washing clothes following the instructions provided in this manual. Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. [. . . ]