Gorenje wt 62123: DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry

Please note:

The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning

4. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until some

place out of the reach of children.

Too much detergent can result in excess foam

pump. The filter keeps objects like buttons, coins,

water starts to flow out; do not remove it as yet.

Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,

formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the

safetypins etc. which have been left in the laundry.

5. Wait until all the water has drained.

benzene); do not machine wash fabrics that

washing machine detects too much foam, it may

We recommend to check and clean the filter regularly,

6. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it

have been treated with solvents or flammable

prevent spinning, or prolong the programme duration

at least two or three times a year.

(picture 19).

liquids.

and increase the water consumption (see also

Especially:

7. Clean the filter and the filter chamber.

Only use detergents and/or additives that are

remarks on foam formation in the “Troubleshooting

• if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails

8. Make sure the pump impeller (in the housing

specifically produced for domestic washing

Guide”). Insufficient detergent may result in grey

to perform spin cycles.

behind the filter) is not obstructed.

machines. Observe the recommendations on the

laundry and also calcifies the heating system, drum

9. Insert the filter again and screw it in

care labels of your laundry.

and hoses.

• if the “Pump” indication lights up.

IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled

completely in clockwise direction. Make

The choice of detergent depends on:

Where to put detergents and additives

before draining the appliance.

sure the filter is screwed in properly, as far

• Type of fabric

(picture 17)

as it will go.

Residual water must be drained also before transport-

• Colour

Prewash chamber

ing the machine.

10. Pour approximately one litre of water into the

• Recommended wash temperature

washing machine via the drum and check that

• Detergent for the prewash phase (only if you

1. Unplug the washing machine.

• Degree and type of soiling

water does not leak from the filter.

have activated “prewash” option)

2. Open the filter cover with a coin (picture 18).

11. Close the filter cover.

Main wash chamber

3. Place a bowl beneath it.

Laundry type Kind of detergent

12. Reconnect the washing machine.

White robust laundry

heavy duty detergents with

• Detergent for the main wash phase (must be

(cold-95°C):

bleach

added for all wash programmes)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

White delicate laundry

mild detergents with bleach

• Additive for stain removal (optional)

Always unplug the washing machine before doing any maintenance.

(cold-40°C):

and/or optical brighteners

• Water softener (optional; recommendable for

Light /pastel- shaded

detergents with bleach and/

water hardness class 4 or more)

Detergent dispenser

Water inlet hose (picture 22, 23 or 24,

colours (cold-60°C):

or optical brighteners

Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least

depending on model)

Softener chamber

Intensive colours

colour detergents without

three or four times a year, to prevent detergent

• Fabric softener (optional)

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and

(cold-60°C):

bleach/optical brighteners

build-up:

cracks and replace it if necessary using a new hose of

• Starch dissolved in water (optional)

Black/dark

special detergents for black/

1. Press the button to release the detergent dispenser

the same type.

colours(cold-60°C):

dark laundry

Do not exceed the “MAX” level mark when filling in

and remove it (picture 20). A small quantity of

The inlet hose as shown on picture 22 has a safety

detergent, additives or softener.

water can remain in the dispenser, thus you should

valve to prevent the appliance against uncontrolled

For laundry requiring special treatment (e.g. wool

For more information regarding the application of

carry it in an upright position.

water inlet; if the safety valve inspection window (A) is

or microfibers), we recommend to use specialized

detergent and fabric softener in the programmes,

2. Wash the dispenser using running water. You can

red, the safety valve has been activated and the hose

detergents, additives or pre-treatment available on the

have a look at the separate program chart.

also remove the siphon cap on the back of the

must be exchanged. Contact out After-Sales Service

market. Refer to internet link www.cleanright.eu for

dispenser for cleaning (picture 21).

Using chlorine bleach

or your specialist dealer to obtain a new inlet hose.

more detailed information.

3. Replace the siphon cap in the dispenser (if

• Wash your laundry in the desired programme

For unscrewing the inlet hose as shown on picture 22,

Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash

removed)

(Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount

you must push down the release lever (B) (if available)

when having activated the “Prewash” option.

of chlorine bleach to the SOFTENER chamber

4. Reinstall the dispenser by locating the dispenser’s

while unscrewing it.

Do not use liquid detergent when selecting a

(close the lid carefully).

bottom tabs into the appropriate openings on the

If your inlet hose has a transparent hose coating

later cycle start / cycle end (depending on the

lid, and by pushing the dispenser against the lid

• Immediately after end of programme, start the

(picture 23), periodically check the colour of the

model).

until it locks into place.

“Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any

transparent coating. If the transparent hose shows a

Dosage

residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add

Make sure that the detergent dispenser is

local dark colour change, this is an indication that the

softener.

correctly reinstalled.

hose may have a leak and should be replaced.

Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent

Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist

pack. They depend on:

• Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into

Water inlet hose filter

the softener chamber at the same time.

dealer to obtain a replacement hose.

• degree and type of soiling

Check and clean regularly (at least two or three

• size of wash

times a year).

Using starch powder

Appliance exterior and control panel

- full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s

1. Unplug the washing machine.

• Wash your laundry in the desired wash programme.

• Clean with a soft damp cloth.

instructions;

2. Turn off the tap.

• Prepare the starch solution according to the starch

• If necessary, use some soapy water or a mild

- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;

manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Unscrew the hose from the tap.

neutral detergent (do not use detergents containing

- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used

solvents, abrasive detergents, window or general-

• Fill the prepared starch solution (maximum 100

4. Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose,

for a full load

without disassembling it, for example with a tooth-

purpose cleaners - they may harm the surfaces).

ml) into the softener chamber of the detergent

If there is no reference to a certain wash load on

dispenser.

brush.

Appliance interior

the detergent pack: the detergent manufacturers

Note: Do not submerge the hose in water.

• Close the lid and start programme “Rinse and

• After each washing, leave the lid open for some-

usually refer their dosing recommendations to 4.5

Spin”.

5. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand.

time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.

kg laundry for heavy duty detergent and 2.5 kg

Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint).

• If you never or seldom wash your laundry at

laundry for delicate detergent.

6. Turn on the tap and check that the connections

95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C

• water hardness in your area (ask for information

are water-tight.

programme without laundry, adding a small amount

from your water company). Soft water requires less

7. Plug the washing machine back in.

of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance

detergent than hard water.

clean.

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