Miele 51606801USA Owner's manual

Operating Instructions

Washer

PW 6068 Plus

To prevent accidents

and machine damage

read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 10 196 550

en-US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Guide to the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel ......................................................6

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

To cancel a program ...............................................15

To change a program ..............................................15

Adding/removing laundry during a wash program ........................15

Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Program sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cleaning the washer ...............................................34

Cleaning the inlet hose filter .........................................36

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

A wash program cannot be started ....................................37

General problems with the washer ....................................38

Opening the door during a power failure or when the drain is blocked ........41

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installation site ....................................................48

Removing the shipping struts ........................................48

Installing the shipping struts .........................................50

Leveling the washer................................................51

Water connection..................................................53

Drainage ........................................................55

Electrical connection ...............................................56

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Help to protect the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Settings J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Settings - Supervisor level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Contents

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,

WARNING - To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock or injury to

persons while using your appliance

follow basic safety precautions,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using the

appliance.

~

Check the packaging, the washer

and accessories for any signs of

damage. Do not use a damaged

appliance.

~

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In

the event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of

least resistance for electric current. This

appliance is equipped with a cord

having an equipment- grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an

appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

~

WARNING - Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor

may result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician if you

are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

~

Do not modify the plug provided

with the appliance - if it will not fit into

the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

~

Before connecting the machine,

ensure that the connection data on the

data plate (fusing, voltage and

frequency) match the main electrical

supply. If in doubt contact an

electrician.

~

Do not use an extension cord to

connect this appliance to the power

supply. Extension cords do not

guarantee the required safety of the

appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

~

Do not install your washing machine

in rooms where temperatures below

freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may

burst under pressure. The reliability of

the electronic control unit may be

impaired at temperatures below

freezing.

~

Do not install or store this appliance

where it will be exposed to the weather.

~

This appliance is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as recreational

vehicles or aircraft. However, under

certain conditions it may be possible for

an installation in these applications.

Please contact the Miele Technical Ser

-

vice Dept. with specific requirements.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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~

Do not install or use a washer with

visible damage.

~

Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance or attempt any servicing

unless specifically recommended in

these operating instructions.

~

Ensure power is not supplied to the

appliance while maintenance or repair

work is being performed. The machine

is only completely isolated from the

electrical supply when it is turned off at

the main switch and the plug is pulled,

or by tripping the circuit breaker.

~

Connect the washer, to the water

mains. Do not use old hoses. Inspect

the intake hoses regularly for damage.

They should be replaced as needed to

prevent water damage.

~

Faulty components must only be

replaced with genuine Miele spare

parts.

~

If the power cord is damaged it

must only be replaced by a Miele Ser

-

vice technician with a genuine Miele

power cord.

~

Under certain conditions, hydrogen

gas may be produced in a hot water

system that has not been used for 2

weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has

not been used for such a period, turn

on all hot water faucets and let the

water flow from each for several

minutes before using the washing

machine. This will release any built-up

hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an

open flame during this time, the gas is

flammable.

~

Remove the door before the

appliance is removed for service or

discarded.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Use

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Do not allow children to play on or in

the appliance. Close supervision is

necessary when the appliance is used

near children.

~

Make sure that no unattended

children can access the machine.

There is a potential danger that children

can be trapped in the drum. This may

cause major injuries or the death of the

child.

~

The drum door glass will be hot

when washing at very high

temperatures.

Do not touch the glass. Danger of

burns! Keep children away from the

washer when in use.

~

Only use the washing machine to

wash items which are specified by the

manufacturer to be machine washable

on the fabric care label. Any other

applications may be dangerous. The

manufacturer cannot be held

responsible for damage caused by

improper use of the appliance.

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Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned, washed, soaked or

spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents or other flammable

substances. These articles give off

vapors that could ignite or explode. Do

not add these items to the wash load.

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Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable or

explosive substances to the wash

water. These substances give off

vapors which could ignite or explode.

~

Do not use cleaning solvents on or

near the machine or the controls.

Contact with cleaning solvents will

damage the surface.

~

Do not reach into the appliance if

the drum is moving.

~

Do not tamper

with the controls.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Control panel

a Display*

See the following pages for more

information

b Direct select buttons

To select a wash program directly.

You can also save a "Favorite" wash

program on these buttons.

c "Start" button

d PC Indicator/Optical interface

Allows a service technician to check

and update the wash programs

e Jog shuttle

Turn to select menus

Press to confirm the selection

f a Door button

To open the drum door

* Contents in the display will vary with program offering.

Guide to the washer

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Display function

Display contents will vary with program offering.

Main menu

1 Cottons Uni. 140°F

Program selection...

2 Wrinkle-free 104°F Settings F...

3 Delicates 104°F

4 Woollens H 86°F 12:00

The display shows the main menu (with default settings).

"Program selection" is highlighted.

If the display is dark (in Standby mode) turn the jog shuttle.

Jog shuttle

Turn the jog shuttle to select a program or setting.

Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection.

Direct select buttons

The first four programs shown in the display on the left are the

"Favorites". They can be selected with the direct select

buttons.

The Favorites can be individually set to your desire. See

"Favorites" for more information.

The direct select buttons have different functions in the other

menus. In these menus an arrow H is displayed above the

respective button with the function description of the button.

Program selection possibility

–

Possibility 1 Select and confirm the menu "Program

selection" in the display with the jog shuttle.

–

Possibility 2 Press one of the direct select buttons

D E F G for direct access of the basic menu for

the selected program.

Guide to the washer

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Menu Program selection

Program BackA

selection

Cottons Hygiene

Cottons Uni.

Minimum Iron H

All pre-set programs can be selected with the jog shuttle.

Depending on the direction the jog shuttle is turned the

highlighter moves up or down.

The arrows e- at the right side of the display show that more

selections are available.

^

Press the jog shuttle to open the basic menu of the

selected program.

Basic menu of a wash program

Cottons 140°F 1400 rpm

Duration 0:47 h

Extras

H

Timer Y

H

Back A

H

The program components (program, temperature and spin

speed) can be selected by turning the jog shuttle. The

selected component is highlighted. Press the jog shuttle to

select the component. The respective submenu is displayed.

The submenus "Extras" and "Timer" can be selected with the

direct select buttons.

^

To go back to the main menu press G "Back".

All components can also be selected and confirmed using

only the jog shuttle.

Settings J

The "Settings" menu allows you to adjust the washer to

individual needs. See "Settings" for more information.

Guide to the washer

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The appliance must be correctly

installed and connected before the

first use. Please see the "Installation

instructions."

For safety reasons, it is not possible to

run a spin cycle before the first use. A

program must be run without laundry

and detergent to flush out any residual

water from the factory testing process.

^

Open the water supply.

Welcome screen

The Welcome screen shows when the

washer is turned on for the first time:

"Miele Professional Welcome".

The Welcome screen will not show

after the washer has been running for

more than 1 hour.

The display then shows the language

selection.

Language J

^

Select the desired language and

confirm with "OK".

Shipping struts

The display reminds the user to remove

the shipping struts.

^

If the shipping struts were already

removed, confirm with the G

button. Otherwise, remove them at

this time then confirm.

Set the time of day

^

Set the hour by turning the jog

shuttle, press to confirm.

^

Repeat to set the minutes and

confirm. Press again to save the time

of day.

First wash

^ Select the program "Cottons Uni."

and confirm.

The basic program "Cottons Uni."

shows.

^ Press the flashing button "Start".

The drum door must be closed.

Once the program ends the washer can

be used for laundry.

Before using for the first time

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1. Sort the laundry

^ Empty all pockets.

,

Foreign objects left in pockets

(e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.)

can cause damage to clothes and

the machine.

^ Pre-treat stains.

Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea

etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and

cuffs) should be pre-treated with a stain

remover or a paste made of powder

detergent and warm water. Dab stains

with a damp light colored cloth. Do not

rub.

,

Do not use chemical solvents in

the machine.

^

Sort the laundry.

General tips

–

Dark fabrics often bleed the first few

times they are washed. They should

be washed separately several times

before being included in a mixed

load.

–

Remove any lead weights or strips

from curtains before washing.

–

Loose under-wires should be

removed or sewn in place before

washing.

–

Woolens and knitted garments

should be turned inside out.

– Close zippers and hooks and eyes

before washing.

– Comforter covers and pillowcases

should be fastened in order to

prevent small items from getting

trapped inside of them.

Do not machine wash items if it is not

recommended on the fabric care label.

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2. Load the washer

^

Open the drum door using the a

button.

The drum light comes on.

^

Load the laundry loosely into the

drum.

For best results, wash mixed loads of

small and large items. This will improve

washing effectiveness and help

distribute the load evenly.

For the lowest energy and water

consumption load the washer to its

max. capacity. See "Program guide".

Note: Overloading the washer will

affect wash results and cause wrinkling.

^ Close the drum door.

To prevent damage to the door seal

and clothing, make sure that there

are no clothes caught between the

drum door and the seal.

3. Select a program

Two program selection possibilities:

–

Select a "Favorite" by pressing the

respective direct select button.

–

Select from the "Program selection"

menu by turning the jog shuttle.

^

If desired select "Extras" and/or a

"Timer" start time with the respective

submenus.

See "Program Guide", "Spin Speed",

"Extras" and "Timer" for more info.

Coin mechanism

If a coin mechanism operates the

machine, please regard the displayed

request to pay.

If the door is opened after a pro-

gram has started or if the program is

canceled the credit is lost.

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4. Adding detergent

Use detergent according to the laundry

soiling and water hardness.

Too little detergent may cause:

–

ineffective cleaning of laundry;

fabrics may become gray and stiff

over time.

–

grease stains on the laundry.

–

hard water deposits on the heating

element.

Too much detergent may cause:

– over sudsing with minimal drum

movement; poor wash, rinse and

spin results.

– higher environmental burden.

See "Detergent" for more information.

^

Pull out the detergent dispenser

drawer and add detergent.

j = Detergent for the main wash

i = Only add detergent (

1

/

4

of the

total recommended amount of

detergent) to this compartment

for the pre-wash.

§ = Fabric softener or liquid starch.

^ Close the detergent dispenser

drawer.

Use

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Using powder detergent

Liquid detergent inserts come already

inserted in the detergent

compartments. To use powder

detergent remove the inserts.

^ Remove the inserts from both

compartments j and i.

i Detergent for "Heavy Soil"

^

Only add detergent (

1

/

3

of the total

amount recommended) to the i

compartment, if the "Heavy Soil"

option is selected.

Since powder detergents already

contain bleach, using additional

liquid bleach is not recommended.

j Detergent for the main wash

§ Fabric softener or liquid starch

Replace the inserts in the

compartments before using liquid

detergent.

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5. Starting a program

"Start" flashes when a program can be

started.

^

Press the "Start" button.

The "Start" button lights.

The display shows the approximate

program run time. It will count down in

minutes. In the first 10 minutes the

washer calculates the water

absorbency of the laundry. The overall

program time may be shortened or

lengthened.

Additionally the sequence cycle is

displayed. The washer shows the

current program step.

The drum light turns off after the pro-

gram starts.

Press one of the following direct select

buttons during the running program:

– Button D "Extras"

the displayed Extras can be

selected or deselected after the

program start.

–

Button E "Timer"

the time of day and the approximate

program end is displayed.

–

Button G "Cancel"

to cancel the currently running pro

-

gram. The wash water will be drained

away.

6. At the end of a program

The anti-crease program starts when

the laundry is not immediately removed

from the washer after the program end.

"Anti-crease" and "End" will flash

alternately in the display.

^

Use the a "Door" button to open the

drum door.

^

Remove the laundry.

Check the drum for any missed

pieces of laundry. Items

inadvertently left in the washer may

get damaged (e.g. shrink or

discolor) during the next wash cycle.

^

Check the folds of the door seal for

any small articles which may have

been trapped.

^

Close the drum door. Otherwise

foreign objects may find their way

into the drum. These could be

inadvertently washed and cause

damage to laundry.

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To cancel a program

A program can be canceled any time

after the program start.

^

Press the G button "Cancel".

The wash water will be drained away.

^

Open the drum door before starting a

new program.

To change a program

After the program start the spin speed

can be selected until the final spin

starts. The Extras "Starch Stop" and

"Rinse Stop" can be selected or

deselected.

The temperature and the Extra

"Intensive" can be selected or

deselected up to 5 minutes after the

program start.

Adding/removing laundry

during a wash program

You can interrupt the programs (see

"Program guide") to add or remove a

piece of laundry.

^

Use the a button to open the door.

^

Add or remove the piece of laundry.

^

Close the drum door.

The program will continue

automatically.

Note:

Once the program has started the

washer cannot make adjustments to the

load size. After adding or removing

laundry, the washer will default to the

water and electrical consumption of a

full load.

The time remaining will automatically be

adjusted.

The drum door cannot be opened if:

–

the water temperature is higher than

131°F/55°C.

– the water level is too high.

– the program has reached the "Final

Spin".

When operated with a coin

mechanism the machine will be

locked after 3 minutes. Canceling or

changing a program and opening

the door is no longer possible.

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Programs may vary.

Cottons Hygiene 203°F to 158°F (95°C to 70°C) max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items Items made from cotton and linen, i.e. bed linens, baby clothing,

underwear

Detergent Universal detergent

Extras Pre-wash, Starch Stop, Rinse Stop, Intensive*, Water plus*

Note The spin speed (1400 rpm) cannot be changed.

Cottons Uni. 140°F (60°C) to cold max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items Items made from cotton or mixed fabrics, i.e. T-Shirts, pants

Tip Wash dark colored fabrics with detergent for colors or a liquid

detergent.

Detergent Universal or color detergent

Extras Pre-wash, Starch Stop, Rinse Stop, Intensive*, Water plus*

Note The spin speed (1400 rpm) cannot be changed.

Minimum iron 140°F to 86°F (60°C to 30°C) max. 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Items Items made from synthetic fibers, mixed fabrics or wrinkle free

cottons, i.e. shirts

Detergent Universal or color detergent

Extras Pre-wash, Starch Stop, Rinse Stop, Intensive*, Water plus*

Delicates 140°F to 86°F (60°C to 30°C) max. 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Delicates made from synthetic, mixed fabrics or viscose silk

Detergent Detergent for delicates

Extras Pre-wash, Rinse Stop, Intensive*

* "Intensive" and "Water plus" can be added in "Settings - Supervisor level" when

activated by Technical Service.

Program guide

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Quick wash 104°F (40°C) to cold max. 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Items Small loads of lightly soiled items, which can be washed in

"Cottons Uni."

Detergent Universal or color detergent

Extras Rinse Stop

Woollens 104°F (40°C) to cold max. 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Items made from machine washable wool and wool blend

fabrics.

Detergent Detergent for wool

Extras Rinse Stop

Silks / 86°F (30°C) to cold max. 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Hand washable items, that contain no wool

Tip Wash hosiery and lingerie in a lingerie bag

Detergent Detergent for delicates

Extras Rinse Stop, Water plus*

Shirts 140°F (60°C) to cold max. 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Shirts and dress shirts.

Tip – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if needed.

– Wash silk shirts in the "Silk" program.

Detergent Universal or color detergent

Extras Rinse Stop

* "Intensive" and "Water plus" can be added in "Settings - Supervisor level" when

activated by Technical Service.

Program guide

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Denim 104°F (40°C) to cold max. 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Tip

–

Before washing denim items turn them inside out.

–

Denim items bleed during the first few washes. Wash dark

and light colored items separately.

Detergent Liquid color detergent

Extras Rinse Stop

Toweling 203°F to 140°F (95°C to 60°C) max. 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Tip Wash dark colors with a color detergent

Detergent Universal detergent

Extras Rinse Stop

Starch max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Tip The laundry (table linen, napkins, etc.) should be washed as

usual but not treated with fabric softener.

Starch Liquid or powder starch

Extras Rinse Stop

Extra rinse max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items For items which need only rinsing and spinning

Extras Rinse Stop

Drain

To drain the water from the drum

Spin max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Select an appropriate spin speed

* "Intensive" and "Water plus" can be added in "Settings - Supervisor level" when

activated by Technical Service.

Program guide

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Additional programs

The following programs can be added in "Settings - Supervisor level" when

activated by Technical Service.

Kitchen linen 203°F to 140°F (95°C to 60°C) max. 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

Items Kitchen linens made from cottons and linen fabrics, i.e. chef

jackets and pants, towels, rags

Tip Use the "Pre-wash" program for tough stains. Use a pre-wash

detergent with enzymes.

Detergent Universal detergent

Extras Pre-wash, Rinse Stop

Table linen 140°F to 86°F (60°C to 30°C) max. 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Items Tablecloths and napkins made of cotton, linen or mixed fabrics.

Tip Use the "Pre-wash" program for tough stains. Use a pre-wash

detergent with enzymes.

Detergent Universal detergent

Extras Pre-wash, Starch Stop, Rinse Stop, Intensive*, Water plus*

Curtains 104°F (40°C) to cold max. 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Items Curtains which are machine washable according to the

manufacturer. To rinse dust, a pre-wash without detergent is

automatically added to the program.

Tip Curtains that wrinkle easily should be washed at a reduced

spin speed or without a spin.

Detergent Curtain, universal and color detergent in powder form.

Extras Pre-wash, Rinse Stop

* "Intensive" and "Water plus" can be added in "Settings - Supervisor level" when

activated by Technical Service.

Program guide

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Pillows 203°F to 104°F (95°C to 40°C) 1 queen (80x80 cm)

or 2 twin size pillows (40x80 cm)

Items Washable pillows with a filling of feathers, down or synthetics.

Tip Regard the fabric care label!

Detergent Liquid detergent

Extras Rinse Stop

Outerwear 104°F (40°C) to cold max. 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Items Outdoor clothing made from micro fibers.

Tip

–

Close all zippers.

–

Do not use fabric softener

Detergent Detergent for delicates

Extras Rinse Stop

Proofing 104°F to 86°F (40°C to 30°C) max. 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Items To treat micro fiber, ski clothing, fine dense cotton (poplin) or

tablecloths to make them water repellent and soil resistant.

Tip – The item should be washed and rinsed or dried.

– To get an optimum result dry the items in a clothes dryer or

iron them.

Water repellent – Only use water repellent that states it is "Suitable for

membrane textiles". They are based on fluorochemicals.

Do not use agents containing paraffin.

–

Place the liquid detergent insert into compartment j an fill

with water repellent.

Extras Rinse Stop

Program guide

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