Detergents and laundry
EN Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect the environment: although they are biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which alter the balance of nature.
We recommend the following:
•use powder detergents for white cotton garments and
•use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for all
•use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk garments.
The detergent should be poured into the relevant compartment - or the dispenser placed directly inside the drum - before the wash cycle begins. In the latter case, it will not be possible to select the Cottons with
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam.
Preparing the laundry
•Shake out the garments before loading them into the machine.
•Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you separate the coloured garments from the white ones;
•Empty all pockets and check the buttons;
•Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet | |
1 pillowcase | |
1 tablecloth | |
1 bathrobe | |
1 towel | |
1 pair of jeans | |
1 shirt |
Washing recommendations
** Refresh
This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (2 kg, roughly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select programme
““. The garments will be damp once the cycle is completed, so we recommend hanging them to dry. The “ 
“ programme makes ironing easier. Moreover, with the “Steam Perfume” laundry balls, your favourite perfume can be added to your laundry. Place a few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside the laundry ball, close it and insert it into the drum together with the laundry. Then launch the specific programme “ 
“. At the end of the cycle, garments will be relaxed and fragrant.
! Not recommended for wool or silk garments.
! Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to avoid it dripping.
! Do not add softeners or detergents.
Whites: use this cycle 
to wash white clothes. The programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white clothes over time.
Coloureds: use this cycle 
to wash bright coloured clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright colours over time.
Darks: Use programme 
to wash
Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special 
wash cycle. We recommend 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.
Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use the bag provided and set the wash cycle to 
.
Bedlinen and towels: Use programme 
to wash bed
linen and towels in one single cycle: it optimises softener performance and helps you save time and energy. We recommend the use of powder detergent
Anti Allergy: use programme 
to remove major allergens such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair. Ultradelicates: use programme 
to wash very delicate garments having strasses or sequins. We recommend turning the garments inside out before washing and placing small items into the special bag for washing delicates. Use liquid detergent on delicate garments for best results.
To wash Silk garments and Curtains (these should be folded and placed inside the bag provided), select cycle 
and then option 
; the machine will end the cycle while
the laundry is soaking and the 
indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,
press the START/PAUSE button or the 
button. Wool: is the only washing machine brand to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Apparel Care - Platinum endorsement (M1135) by The Woolmark Company. The “Wool” wash cycle can be used to wash up to 2,5 kg of all washable wool garments in the washing machine while guaranteeing optimum performance. This means that all washable wool garments may be washed in the washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label when washed in accordance with the instructions for the wool cycle.
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