Detergents and laundry, Preparing the laundry

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Successful washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution.

!Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too much foam.

Mix-Cool 30’: this wash cycle was designed to wash

lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting wash cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics (except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to a maximum load of 3 kg.

Wool: wash cycle 9 can be used to wash all woollen garments in the machine, even those carrying the “hand

wash only” label. To achieve the best results, use a

Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows.

special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load of 2 kg.

Delicates: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. Curtains: we recommend you fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 10. Duvet: to wash double or single duvets (the weight

of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special wash cycle number 11 “Duvet”. We recommend

Compartment 1: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)

Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the start of the wash cycle.

Compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

extra compartment 3: we recommend this compartment is used for liquid detergent.

Preparing the laundry

•Divide the laundry according to:

-the type of fabric/the symbol on the label

-the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

•Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.

•Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry:

Durable fabrics: max. 8 kg

Synthetic fabrics: max. 3.5 kg

Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg

Wool: max. 2 kg

Silk: max. 2 kg

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet 400-500 g

1 pillow case 150-200 g

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g

1 towel 150-250 g

that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used.

To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside the detergent dispenser drawer.

Outwear (wash cycle 12): is studied for washing water- repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex, polyester, nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent and dosage suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks, cuffs and stains if necessary; do not use softeners or detergents containing softeners. Stuffed duvets cannot be washed with this programme.

Sport Shoes (wash cycle 13): is for washing sports shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs simultaneously.

Special wash cycles

Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing and use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 6.

Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases.