• If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from
hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners
must be added.
The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft).
Main features of your washing machine• Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector.
•STAIN option for effectively treating stained washing.
•ENERGY SAVING programme for normally soiled cotton items.
•Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 700 or 500 rpm.
•RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to
prevent creasing.
•The programme “40-60 MIX”can be selected for slightly soiled cot-
ton or mixed fabrics items. The washing performance will achieve the
AA class.
•DELAY TIMER: programme start can be delayed up to 23 hours (e.g.
to times with a more economical power rate).
•Programme progress displayshowing the programme steps select-
ed and the programme phase which is running.
• Because of its gentle washing action, the special WOOL cycle wash-
es your garments with extreme care.
•Programmes LINEN/EASY CARES: for white/coloured cotton/linen
items and delicate mixed fabrics/synthetics. The programme will
automatically adapt the type of washing to the different kind of fab-
rics and loads. In case of washing only of synthetic items, the maxu-
mum load will be 4 kg.
•4-compartment drawer for detergent, fabric softener and stain-
remover.
•Balance control device: to prevent vibration during spinning.
•The new water safety system “AQUA ALARM” allows you to pre-
vent any flooding due to water leakage.
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