User manual MAXON 500-SP

[. . . ] The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing and drying requirements. Its low water, power and detergent consumption help protect the environment and reduce running costs to a minimum. Water and power consumption has been reduced in all programmes. [. . . ] • Do not wash unhemmed or torn garments as they may fray. • Foreign bodies may damage garments or machine components. Therefore, empty all pockets and turn them inside out, remove rollers from curtains or put them in a string bag. • Put very small articles (belts, handkerchiefs, socks, bras with stiffeners, etc. ) into a white canvas bag. Close push buttons and zips and sew on dangling buttons. • Modern detergents and correct washing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics. However, some stubborn stains, such as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust and biro, should be pre-treated before washing. Depending on the type of fabric, many stain removers can be found in the shops. Stains should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they get, the more difficult they are to remove. • Garments may be damaged if fabric care symbols are not observed. Wool – Only pure wool, identified by or with the label <<shrink-proof machine washable and dryable>> can be machine washed with the specific programme, other types of wool should be hand-washed or dry-cleaned. 5. 2 OPENING THE DOOR The machine is fitted with a safety device that prevents the door from opening while it is working. If bleach can be used with the machine (no cover marked with The level of the liquids must not exceed the maximum limit, otherwise the trays will be emptied too soon. Before pouring thick additives into the tray, dilute them with a little water to prevent them from obstructing the trap. Only use foam-controlled detergent suitable for use in washer dryers. Determine the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of the water, and the type, quantity and dirtiness of the washing. This will allow you to obtain the required effect using as little detergent as possible. Detergent packs indicate the quantities to use according to 4 levels of hardness and for normally dirty loads of 4-5 kg. Ask your local water board to tell you how hard your water is. Water hardness Hardness level Soft Moderately hard Hard Very hard French degree fH Up to 15° 15° - 25° 25° - 40° Over 40° German degree dH Up to 8° 8° - 14° 14° - 22° Over 22° 15 GB 5. 6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “2”. • If there are no dosage indications for delicate synthetics, add from ½ to 2/3 of the recommended quantity for resistant cottons. [. . . ] • Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap. • Remove the filter from the inlet hose gas thread. • Clean the filter with water and a brush. • When screwing the inlet hose back on to the tap, make sure the filter is correctly positioned. 24 GB 8. [. . . ]