User manual BRANDT WBF1114U

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET ENGLISH Instruction and maintenance booklet ENGLISH List of contents Getting to know your Washing Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preliminary Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using de selector controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Depending on the model, the detergent dispenser in your washing machine has three our four compartments marked with the following symbols: compartment: For the PREWASH detergent. compartment: For the MAIN WASJ detergent. compartment: For additives like starch, fabric conditioner, etc. , if required CI Detergent Only use detergents suitable for automatic washing machines good quality detergents which do not produce too much lather. When washing woollen garments, only use neutral detergents. Detergent guide Remember that the amount of detergent to be used always depends on: - The size of the load. Using more detergent than necessary will not improve the results of your wash. In addition to being a waste it will also have negative effects on the environment. For wash programmes without a prewash, it is best to use detergents which can be put straight in the drum. In any case, we recommend that you follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent used. compartment: (Optional) For liquid whiteners: bleach etc. , if required. Note: The level of liquids should never exceed the MAX LEVEL (Fig. Optional dispenser You can also use liquid detergent in your 6 ENGLISH The following table will help you to determine the amount of detergent to be used, depending on the hardness of the water and the size of the load. 4, 5 Water Hardness (French measures) Soft: (Up to 12) Medium (12/25) Hard (25/37) Very hard (over 37) 90 125 160 180 LOAD SIZE IN KG 3, 5 2 80 115 140 160 65 90 110 130 1 KG. 55 75 90 110 AMOUNT OF DETERGENT IN GRAMMES Information about water hardness can be obtained from your local authority. If your water hardness is measured in German measures, divide the hardness values given above by 1. 78. Selecting the wash programme You now have a MULTIPROGRAMME WASHING MACHINE which allows you to adapt your wash to all types of clothes. For this you have 3 types of PROGRAMMES: 1. - NORMAL PROGRAMMES, suitable for washing resistant clothes. 2. - DELICATE PROGRAMMES suitable for washing delicate fabrics. 3. - WOOL PROGRAMME Moreover, both the Normal and Delicate programmes can operate with hot or cold water, if your washing machines respective water inlets are properly connected. The wash systems installed in your washing machine are suitable for washing both cotton and synthetic garments, and wool, silk and acrylics. Basically, the PROGRAMMES are differentiated by the drum rotation rate and by temperature, wash time and water level. In general NORMAL cycles are suitable for washing resistant fabrics such as cotton, resistant synthetics, linen, etc. , while the DELICATE cycles, with a gentler drum rotation, and lower temperatures are designed for washing synthetics, mixed cotton etc. ; and lastly the WOOL cycle is recommended for that type of fabric. The models which have a wash temperature Selector also have Automatic Variable Load adjustment so that water and electricity consumption is automatically adjusted to the quantity of clothes to be washed. Programme Charts On the next page you have a detailed PROGRAMMES CHART. To do this you should: End of programme When the programme selector control knob reaches the STOP POSITION, this means that the programme has finished. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OF YOUR WASHING MACHINE UNTIL THE DOOR SAFETY DEVICE IS DEACTIVATED. Press the STOP/START button. ­ Put a measure of detergent into the COMPARTMENT of the DETERGENT DISPENSER. Select WASH PROGRAMME "2" (90º without prewash) with the Programme Selector control knob. [. . . ] This will increase the efficiency of the rinses an mean that the clothes are well wrung out. ­ General tips Maintenance Before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance operation on your washing machine, always unplig in from the mains supply. Cleaning After each wash, leave the loading door open for a while so that air can circulate inside your machine. From time to time it is a good idea to run a complete Wash Cycle, using a delicaling product. This will help prolong the life of your machine. [. . . ]