Siemens WFXD5200UC - Manual (Page 17)

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Loading the laundry
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EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Items of clothing that have been
pretreated with solventĆbased
cleaning agents, e.g. stain
remover and dry cleaning
solvents, represent an explosion
hazard once loaded into the
washing machine. Therefore,
these items must first be rinsed
thoroughly by hand.
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Loose debris in the washing maĆ
chine drum can damage the
laundry. Before loading the launĆ
dry, check that there is no debris
in the drum.
q Open the door.
q Unfold the sorted items of
clothing and place them loosely
into the drum. Mix up large and
small items. Items of varying
size will distribute better during
the spin cycle.
i Do not exceed the maximum
load. Overloading will cause
poor wash results and
encourage creasing.
For best results it is recommended
to load the drum depending on the
fabric type, see special programs
Page 17 for information on bulky
items, e.g. comforters :
Full Load
Cotton and Linens
½ Load
Permanent Press, Synthetic Blends
and Knitwear
D Load
Wool, Delicates, Silk
q Close the door.
Do not trap any items of
clothing between the door and
rubber seal.
Door should be able to close
easily, not by force.
Laundry
Detergents
and Additives
Dispensing the correct
amount of detergent
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RISK OF POISONING!
Keep detergents and additives
out of the reach of children.
Measure out the detergent (powder
or liquid) according to:
- The water hardness. This
information can be obtained
from your local water authority.
- The amount of laundry.
- The degreeof soiling.
Information on soiling can
be found on Page 15.
- The specifications of the
detergent manufacturer.
Measuring the correct amount
of detergent relieves the strain
on the environment and
ensures optimum washing
results.
Too little detergent:
The laundry is not cleaned properly
and will eventually become gray
and stiff. Grayish brown spots (fat
globules) may appear on the
laundry. The heaters may calcify.
Too much detergent:
Not environmentally friendly,
excessive suds reduce wash
agitation producing poor washing
and rinsing results.