User manual MAXON 500-SP

[. . . ] 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. These results were achieved by means of a special washing system valid for all programmes and all fabrics. The drum is fitted with three external vanes that keep the water constantly circulating, thereby offering intensive and uniform washing whilst consuming less water. [. . . ] 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. • 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. Before opening the door, wait 1 or 2 minutes after the programme ends (“End” LED on) to allow the safety device to disengage. Make sure there is no water in the tub and that the drum is not moving. Open the door by pressing the “Open door” button on the front panel and pulling it open. Attention!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. • For the wool programme, only use neutral detergents for woollens. • Base your doses according to the detergent manufacturer's recommendations. 5. 7 DOSING LIQUID DETERGENTS 1. Pour the recommended dose into the batcher supplied with the liquid detergent and place it inside the drum; otherwise, pour it into compartment “2” of the detergent tray after fitting the relative red insert “A” (see paragraph 5. 5). The scale on the red insert will help you to use the right quantity of liquid detergent. 2. Attention!• Liquid detergents can be used according to the manufacturer's recommended dose only for the main washing cycle, that is, in all programmes without prewash. • When compartment “2” is used for powder detergent, the red insert “A” must be removed. 5. 8 SCALE-REMOVERS Scale-removers can be introduced into compartments “1” and “2” according to the manufacturer's indications. First, add the detergent and then the scale-remover. 5. 9 SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE AND SELECTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME To switch on the machine and select programmes, proceed as follows: 1. [. . . ] Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns freely. If there are any foreign bodies, remove them. 5. Screw the pump cover back on. Depending on the model, put back the cover as follows: MODEL A – Insert the lower part of the cover first. Then secure it by turning the plastic buttons a quarter turn clockwise. [. . . ]