It’s important for a good wash
Useful tips about the detergent dispenser
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is opened by pulling it out.
You must follow the quantity recommendations provided by the manufacturers when adding detergent or fabric softener. Quantities will vary according to the wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the clothes are.
Experience will help you select the right quantity almost automatically.
Before adding detergent for
Ensure no overfilling when adding fabric conditioner in compartment 3.
The washing machine automa- tically adds the softener to the wash in each program.
Liquid detergent is poured into compartment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle.
Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non
Special containers are sold with liquid or powder deter- gents for placing inside the washing machine drum, these are positioned according to the instructions found in the detergent box
Never use hand wash deter- gent, because it may form too much foam, which could da- mage the washing machine.
Detergents that are specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an excep- tion.
One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted.
In compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-washing (powder)
In compartment 2:
Detergent for washing (powder or liquid)
In compartment 3:
Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
In compartment 4:
Detergent dispenser cleansing
The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: pull it outwards, as indicated in the figure. Then leave it under warm running water for a few minutes.
Bleach and delicate bleach.
Bleach cycle and stain removal button
If bleaching is necessary, the extra case 4 (provided) must be inserted into compartment 1 of the detergent dispenser.
When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the "max" level indicated on the central pivot (see illustration).
The use of the additional bleach container excludes the possibility of using the
Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for colored fabrics, synthetics and for wool.
You cannot bleach with the “Silk” program.(See page 8).
NOTE: BLEACH ONLY WORKS WITH HOT WASH TEMP.