Notice BRANDT WTD1171A

« .................................9 Running maintenance..........................................10 Cleaning the pump and drying filters ................10 Incidents that may arise......................................11 Textile care codes................................................11 Incidents notified on the display, which you can repair yourself..........................12 BEFORE READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, REMOVE THE ILLUSTRATED PAGES IN THE CENTRE OF THIS DOCUMENT This machine is only designed for domestic use and to wash, rinse, spin and, depending on the model, dry machine-washable textiles. • Fill your machine to the maximum. You therebyoptimise your water and electricity consumption. •Only programme a pre-wash when absolutelynecessary: e.g. for heavily soiled sports orworking clothes, etc. •A programme with no pre-wash is sufficient forslightly or moderately soiled clothes. •For slightly soiled clothes, select a short washingcycle (or an «Express» cycle, depending on themodel). •Gauge the amount of detergent according to thewater hardness, the degree of soiling and the amountof washing. Always follow the manufacturer’sinstructions on the detergent packets. For washer-dryers:•If you spin at high speed, little dampness willremain and you will therefore consume littleelectricity. Even synthetic textiles can be spunbefore drying. •Choosing your drying time well also helps to savewater and electricity. •Avoid wasting water and electricity by not over-drying your laundry. Contents In this manual, you will find the instructionsrequired for the safety, installation and use of yourmachine and the relevant guarantees. Please keepthese and pass them on if you sell the machine. • Dispose of the packaging and of your worn-outmachine (after rendering it unusable by removingthe hoses, cutting the power cable and breakingthe lock on the lid) in accordance with theprevailing regulations. •For a new installation, the machine must beconnected to the water supply with a new hose:the old hose must not be re-used. •Do not let children play with the machine or thecleaning and maintenance products (waterunsuitable for drinking, ingestion of the products,risk of physical harm, etc.). Keep pets away fromthe machine. •Protect your property and your machine bychecking the condition of the hoses regularly.Never use solvents, inflammable products,explosive products or aerosols near to or in yourmachine. Use the machine in a well-ventilated,frost-free area and do not use an extension leador a multiple adapter. •Switch off the power supply to your machineafter use. •If your machine should break down, call aqualified washing machine engineer. •Only use your machine in accordance with theinstructions in this manual. Only use washing andmaintenance products approved for domesticmachines. Safety advice Environment and savings You will find the following symbols used throughout this manual. They mean:
Safety instructions (for your machine and your washing), which must be observedAn electrical risk,
Important advice and information For washer-dryers:Some liquid detergent manufacturers may providea plastic device, meant to be placed in the washingmachine drum together with the laundry, for thegradual release of the liquid detergent. If you areusing this device, please ensure that it is removedfrom the drum before you activate the drying cycleas its plastic material cannot withstand the hightemperature of the drying process.3... »