Bosch HBL5620UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 14

Before Using For the First Time The washing machine must be installed and connected properly (refer to Page 5). Before using your washing machine for the first time: q Make sure that the supplied voltĆ age is the same as the voltage shown on the rating plate. q Check that the water valves for the washing machine have been conĆ nected correctly and are open. Using For the First Time First washing cycle (withĆ out laundry) Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To ensure a fresh wash with your initial load of clothes, run the washer a complete cycle, without clothes, in advance. q Do not load any laundry. q Turn on the water tap. q Open the flap of the detergent dispenser. q Pour approx. 1 quart (1 liter) of water into the detergent chamber I; see Page 16. q Pour 1-2 Tbsp. detergent into detergent chamber I. i Do not use special detergents for delicates or wool (this will cause excessive sudsing). q Close the flap of the detergent dispenser. q Close the door. q Set the program selector to Regular/Cotton hot. The Start/Pause indicator light flashes red. q Press the Start/Pause button. The program starts. The indicator light is on (red). i The display shows the run time of program. When the display shows 0:00": q Open the door. q Turn the program selector to Off. 14 Preparing the laundry CAUTION Loose debris (coins, paper clips, nails and other hard objects) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets. q Brush off lint and dirt. q Close zippers, button up duvets and hooks. q Remove curtain rings or tie them up in a net bag. q Remove pins, buttons, buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. q Remove nonĆwashable trim and ornaments. q Turn synthetic knitwear insideĆout to avoid pilling. q Treat spots and stains. To prevent loss or damage to laundry and the machine, the following items should be washed in a mesh laundry bag: q Baby socks (small items) q Hosiery q Belts q Underwired bras (directly washed in the washer, the wire may come loose during wasing and cause damage) Sorting the laundry According to color and degree of soiling CAUTION Items of clothing may become discolored. Never wash new multiĆcolored items together with other items. White items may become gray. Always wash white and colored items separately. Degrees of soiling Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining. Laundry may have some body odor. - Light summer clothing. - Tćshirts, shirts and blouses that have been worn for up to one day. - Bed linen and guest towels that have been used for one day. Normal dirt Visible dirt and/or some light recognizable staining. - Tćshirts, shirts and blouses that are very sweaty or have been worn several times. - Dish towels, hand towels and bed linen that have been used for up to one week. - Sheer curtains (without smoke staining) that have not been washed for up to 6 months. Intensive dirt Dirt and/or staining recognizable. - Kitchen hand towels that have been used for up to one week. - Cloth napkins. - Bibs. - Children's outer clothing or sportswear with grass and soil stains. - Working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats. Typical stains - Body oils, cooking oils/grease, sauces, mineral oil, wax (containing fat/oil). - Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables. - Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein/ carbohydrate). - Soot, soil, sand (pigments), red clay. Removing stains If possible, pretreat stains while they are still fresh. First, dab soapy water onto the stain. Do not rub. Subsequently, wash the items of clothing using the appropriate program.