Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour fastness, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:
–powder detergents for all types of fabric,
–powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using compact (concentrate) detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
If a dosage ball/device is supplied with your concentrate detergent, measure the detergent into the device/ball which should then be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked 
before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The quantity of detergent will depend on the load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
Not enough washing powder causes:
–the washload to turn grey,
–greasy clothes.
Too much washing powder causes:
–sudsing,
–reduced agitation and washing effect,
–inadequate rinsing,
Use less detergent if:
–you are washing a small load,
–the laundry is lightly soiled,
–large amounts of foam form during washing.
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