Haier AWO5100 User Manual - Page 13

USING THE APPLIANCE 13 LOADING THE MACHINE Open the washer door, put in the laundry piece by piece. Close the door tightly. ¬ When first using the washing machine, let it run unloaded for one program to prevent the laundry from being tainted by oil or dirty water from the washing machine. Before washing you should run the machine without laundry, but with detergent, with 60°C program. ¬ Do not overload the washing machine. SELECTING DETERGENT The washing efficiency and the performance are determined by the quality of detergent used. Special nonfoaming detergent produces good washing results. Use specific detergents for synthetic and woollen goods. Do not use dry cleaning agents such as trichloroethylene and similar products. Note: Do not add more detergent than needed. Please follow the dosage recommendation on the detergent package. ADDING DETERGENT Slide out the detergent drawer and put the required detergent and softening agent into the corresponding compartments. Push back the drawer gently. (Refer to the instructions on the drawer) Caution: 2 3 1 ¬ For prewashing program, detergent should be added to both compartments 1 and 2. For other programs, do not add detergent to compartment 1. ¬ Use liquid detergent according to the instructions on its package. Do not use liquid detergent if the prewash mode or "Start delay" is selected. ¬ Do not overuse softener; otherwise, it will damage the artificial fibers. SELECTING PROGRAMS To get the best washing results, an appropriate washing program should be selected according to the laundry type. There are instructions on the handle of the detergent distribution drawer. Please turn the program knob to select the right program. SELECTING OPTIONS Select the required options. (Refer to the "Control panel" pages 08 and 09)