Page 8Sorting the laundrySort the laundry in one of the following groups:1. White cotton and linen as well as robust colourfast fabrics.2. Synthetics and synthetic blends as well as non colourfast fabrics3. Delicate fabrics such as silks and rayon4. WoolLoading the machineIt is important not to overload the machine as this will prevent it from washing prop-erly. You should be able to fit a hand between the top of the drum and the wash loadin the drum.The maximum recommended load of dry clothing that may be washed at one time inyour Automaid is 5 kg.Washing1. Plug the machine in and switch on at the wall socket.2. Open the water tap.3. Check that the drain hose is in position and is free of kinks.4. Open the door.5. Load washing into the machine, distributing it evenly and loosely in the drum.DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WASH LOAD AS DETAILED IN THEWASH GUIDE6. Close the door.7. Add detergents and additives to the relevant compartments in the detergent drawerand close the drawer.8. Push the Temperature selection knob to free it from the facia. Select a temperature( see wash guide) by turning the knob to the required setting. Push the knob backin to prevent accidental activation.9. Push the Programme selection knob to free it from the facia. Rotate the knob in aclockwise direction to the desired programme. Do not attempt to turn the knobback if the programme is inadvertently bypassed, rather continue around the dialonce more. Push the knob back in to prevent accidental activation.10. Select any of the desired option buttons as detailed in the wash guide.11. Push the power ‘ON’ button12. The indicator light will glow and the machine will commence with the selectedwash cycle.Unloading the machine1. The machine will stop automatically at the end of the selected cycle.2. Switch off the machine and allow time for the safety lock to disengage.3. Open the door and remove the wash load.4. Gently rotate the drum by hand to check if all the laundry has been removed5. Close the tap.6. Leave the door slightly ajar to assist with drying and to prevent unpleasant odoursfrom forming.Operating the machine