Teka TKW 1070 - Manual (Page 13)

13 USING THE APPLIANCE
LOADING THE MACHINE
Open the washer door, put in the laundry piece by piece. Close the door tightly.
¬ When fi rst 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 programm.
¬ Do not overload the washing machine.
SELECTING DETERGENT
The washing effi ciency and the performance is determined by the quality of detergent used. Special non-
foaming detergent produces good washing results. Use specifi c 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; otherwise, it may cause the situations as following and
washing machine malfunction impacting washing machine’s life.
1.Due to the increasing foam, the rinse time will be longer than normal;
2.The foam may overfl ow from the detergent drawer because of the increasing pressure of the foam;
3.It may remain foam without cleaning out after the fi nal spinning cycle.
Recommendation:
1.Clean the detergent drawer once a week.
2.When using the prewashing program, please add half of the rating dosage.
3.Please follow the dosage recommendation on the powder or liquid 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:
¬ 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 artifi cial fi bers.
SELECTING PROGRAM
To get the best washing results, an appropriate washing program should be selected
according to the laundry type. Please turn the program knob to select the right program.
SELECTING FUNCTIONAL
Select the required options. (Refer to the "Control panel" pages 08 and 09)
2
1
3
Delay
Delay