4.3 Programme selection
1Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the
"Programme and consumption table".
2Select the desired programme with the “Programme Selection” knob.
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C Programmes are limited with the highest spin speed appropriate for that particular type of fabric.
When selecting the program you will use, always take fabric type, color, soil degree and permitted water temperature into consideration.
Always prefer the lowest temperature value which is fit to your laundry type. Higher temperature means higher power consumption.
4.3.1 Programs
• Cottons
Use for your cotton laundry (such as bed sheets, duvet and pillowcase sets, towels, bathrobes, underwear, etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle.
• Synthetics
Use to wash your synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton blends, etc.). It washes with a gentle action and has a shorter washing cycle compared to the Cottons programme.
For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic 40˚C programme with prewash and
• Woollens
Use to wash your woolen clothes. Select the appropriate temperature complying with the tags of your clothes. Use appropriate detergents for woolens.
“The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool machine s provided
that the machine s are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1471” “In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark is a Certification trade mark.”
• Auto Program
Use to wash your frequently washable cotton, synthetic or blended (cotton+synthetic) clothes. Programme detects the type and quantity of the laundry to automatically adjust water consumption and programme time.
A CAUTION: Do not wash your woolen and delicate clothes in this programme.
Select a suitable temperature if the temperature shown on the temperature display is not compatible with the warnings on the garment label.
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The maximum washing temperature in Automatic programme depending on the soiling level and laundry type is 60ºC. Washing performance may not be at the desired level for heavily soiled whites and stubborn stains (collar, sock soil, perspiration stain, etc.). In this case, it is recommended to select Cottons programme with prewash and set the temperature to
Many types of clothing are correctly detected and safely washed in Automatic programme.
• Cottons Eco
Use to wash your normally soiled, durable cotton and linen laundry. Although it washes longer than all other programmes, it provides high energy and water savings. Actual water temperature may be different from the stated wash temperature. When you load the machine with less laundry (e.g. ½ capacity or less), programme time may automatically get shorter. In this case, energy and water consumption will decrease more, providing a more economic wash. This programme is available in the models with the remaining time indicator.
• BabyProtect
Use to wash baby laundry and laundry for which you require an
• Gentle Care 20°
Use to wash your delicate clothes. It washes with more gentle washing action compared to the Synthetics programme.
• Hand Wash
Use to wash your woolen/delicate clothes that bear “not
• Daily Xpress
Use to wash your lightly soiled and unstained cotton laundry in a short time.
• Xpress Super Short
Use to wash your lightly soiled and unstained cotton laundry in a short time.
• Dark Care
Use this programme to wash dark colored laundry or colored laundry. Use to help prevent fading. Washing is performed with little mechanic action and at low temperatures. It is recommended to use liquid detergent or woolen shampoo for dark coloured laundry.
• Freshen up
To soften the soiling, it
C Load only half of the capacity stated for the selected programme.
When this programme is selected, it is normal to hear boiling noises since the steam generator boils water to produce steam.
• Shirts
Use to wash the shirts made of cotton, synthetic and synthetic blended fabrics together.
• Aqua 40’/40°
Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled and unstained cotton laundry in a short time.
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