Regular Checks And Stain Removal - Creda W100FW Instruction Book

Regular Checks and Stain Removal

Regular checks
As with any major appliance, there are certain aspects which
require regular attention. Listed below are a number of such key
areas which you should check regularly.Before calling out a
service engineer, ensure that the checks below have been
carried out. Should the service engineer find nothing wrong
with the machine, we regret that we will have to charge for the
service call.
KEY REGULAR CHECK ITEMS
1. Water leaks
1.1 From back of machine
– Are the inlet hoses securely tightened? (see page 3).
– Is the outlet hose correctly and securely positioned?
1.2 From front of machine
– Check that there is no dirt or lint trapped between the
lip of the rubber door seal and the door glass.
– Check that the detergent dispenser is not prevented
from closing tightly due to a build-up of detergent.
Remove and clean (see opposite).
2. Machine vibrating
– Check that the transit bracket has been removed (see
Installation Instructions and back of machine).
– Check that the machine is level.
3. Option buttons
– Check after use that all the option buttons are in the Off
position.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Longer fill hoses and drain hose extension kits are available
where it is not possible to move the home plumbing closer to
the machine.
Carbon paper
Chewing gum
Glue
Grass
Grease/Oil
Ink (biro, felt tip)
Lipstick and face creams
Mildew – white
cottons and linens
Mildew – all other
white fabrics
Nail varnish
Paint – emulsion
Paint – oil
Perspiration
Rust/lron mould
– for all fabrics
Rust/lron mould -
for white cottons
and linens)
Shoe polish
Tar
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Methylated spirits
Methylated spirits
Cold water or
amyl acetate
Methylated spirits
Proprietary solvent
Methylated spirits
Proprietary solvent
Chlorine bleach
Hydrogen peroxide
Amyl acetate
Water
Turpentine, or
amyl acetate
Hydrogen peroxide
Lemon juice
Oxalic acid
(very poisonous)
Glycerine and
proprietary solvent
Proprietary solvent
© REPRODUCED BY KIND PERMISSION OF LEVER BROS. LIMITED
You will need a special adaptor if only a cold water supply is
available. This is available as an optional extra.
These can be obtained from your local retailer or Creda Limited,
see separate spares and service leaflet.
PLUMBING SERVICE
Creda Limited offers a washing machine plumbing-in service for
Creda appliance owners at competitive rates. If you require your
washing machine to be professionally installed please contact
any of the telephone numbers listed on the separate spares and
service leaflet.
Stain Removal
1. Always treat as soon as possible. Rinse in cold water or warm
solution before washing.
2. Never rub a stain,'pinch out' as much as you can, using a
clean cloth or paper tissue.
3. Some stains need special treatment.
4. With solvents work from outside towards centre of stain,
holding an absorbent pad underneath the cloth behind the
stain.
5. Do not use amyl acetate on acetate or triacetate.
6. Test for colour fastness before removing stain.
Note: Take great care with poisonous chemicals and flammable
liquids. Only use solvents in a well ventilated place. Keep
chemicals,flammable liquids and solvents out of reach of
children and pets.
Never mix any chemical products.
Absorbent pad method
Absorbent pad method
Wash in cold solution
for soluble glues
Sponge with methylated spirits
Absorbent pad method
Absorbent pad method
Absorbent pad method
Soak white cottons and
linens in 1 part bleach
in 100 parts water
Soak other white fabrics in
1 part hydrogen peroxide
20 vol. to 4 parts water
Absorbent pad method
Sponge immediately with
cold water
Absorbent pad method
Rinse immediately in cold water
and wash. If stain remains soak
in 1 part hydrogen peroxide
20 vol. to 4 parts water and wash
Soak stains in lemon juice and
iron under damp cloth. Repeat
if necessary
Use 1 / 2 teaspoon of oxalic acid
in 1 / 2 pint of hot water
Lubricate with glycerine and use
solvent with absorbent pad method
Scrape off surplus, soften with
butter and wipe off, apply solvent
and wash immediately
Or rub with ice
and pick off by hand
Waterproof glue
should be treated with
amyl acetate using
absorbent pad method
Coloureds cannot be
treated except for
regular washing
Rinse well. There is no
safe home treatment
for coloureds but
regular washing will
reduce marks
Dried stains are
permanent
Colour removed by
perspiration cannot
be restored
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