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CProgrammesarelimitedwiththehighestspinspeed
appropriateforthatparticulartypeoffabric.
CWhenselectingaprogramme,alwaysconsiderthetype
offabric,colour,degreeofsoilingandpermissiblewater
temperature.
CAlwaysselectthelowestrequiredtemperature.Higher
temperature means higher power consumption.
CForfurtherprogrammedetails,see"Programmeand
consumptiontable"
4.5 Main programmes
Dependingonthetypeoffabric,usethefollowingmain
programmes.
• Cottons
Usethisprogrammeforyourcottonlaundry(suchasbed
sheets,duvetandpillowcasesets,towels,bathrobes,
underwear,etc.).Yourlaundrywillbewashedwithvigorous
washing action for a longer washing cycle.
• Synthetics
Usethisprogrammetowashyoursyntheticclothes(shirts,
blouses,synthetic/cottonblends,etc.).Itwasheswitha
gentle action and has a shorter washing cycle compared to
theCottonprogramme.
Forcurtainsandtulle,usetheSynthetic40˚Cprogramme
withprewashandanti-creasingfunctionsselected.Astheir
meshedtexturecausesexcessivefoaming,washtheveils/
tullebyputtinglittleamountofdetergentintothemain
washcompartment.Donotputdetergentintheprewash
compartment.
• Woollens
Usethisprogrammetowashyourwoolenclothes.Select
the appropriate temperature complying with the tags of your
clothes. Use appropriate detergents for woolens.
“TheWoolwashcycleofthismachinehasbeentested
andapprovedbyThe Woolmark Company
forthewashingofWoolmarkgarmentslabelledas
“machine wash” provided that the garments are
washed according to the instructions on the garment
labelandthoseissuedbythemanufacturerofthis
washing machine.
“InUK,Eire,HongKongandIndiatheWoolmarktrade
markisaCertificationtrademark.”
• smartsense (Automatic Programme)
Usethisprogrammetowashyourfrequentlywashable
cotton,syntheticorblended(cotton+synthetic)clothes.
Programmedetectsthetypeandquantityofthelaundryto
automatically adjust water consumption and programme
time.
Awarning: Donotwashyourwoolenanddelicateclothes
in this programme.
Ifthetemperaturereadonthetemperaturedisplaydoes
notconformtothegarment'swashinginstructions,
select a temperature in accordance with the washing
instruction for the garment.
ThemaximumwashingtemperatureinAutomatic
programme depending on the soiling level and laundry
typeis60ºC.Washingperformancemaynotbeatthe
desiredlevelforheavilysoiledwhitesandstubbornstains
(collar,socksoil,perspirationstain,etc.).Inthiscase,itis
recommendedtoselectCottonsprogrammewithprewash
andsetthetemperatureto50-60°C.
Many types of clothing are correctly detected and safely
washedinAutomaticprogramme.
SuitableclothesandtheappropriateAutomaticprogrammesettingsforwashingthemareshowninthetablebelow.
Type of laundry Laundry content Selectable
temperature levels
Max. laundry
amount
Hometextiles(duvetcover,bedsheet,pillowcase,
coverlet,towel,bathrobe,tablecloth,handcloth,
napkin,couchcover,beachtowel,etc.).
Cotton,lycra Cold-60 ºC Full capacity
Underwear(undershirts,panties/slips,boxers,etc.),
socks,pajamas Cotton,lycra Cold-60 ºC Full capacity
Shirts Cotton,polyester,linen Cold-60 ºC 1/2 capacity
Knittedgarments*(T-shirt,body,dress,lingerie,
tights)
Cotton,polyamide(nylon),
polyester,lycra Cold-40 ºC 1/2 capacity
Sportswear(Sweatshirt,tracksuit,shorts,etc.) Cotton,polyamide(nylon),
polyester,microfiber,lycra Cold-40 ºC 1/2 capacity
Jeans(trousers,jackets,vests,etc.) Cotton,lycra Cold-40 ºC 1/2 capacity
Corduroyandcanvasclothes(trousers,shirts,etc.) Cotton,lycra Cold-40 ºC 1/2 capacity
Darkcolouredclothes Cotton,polyester,polyamide
(nylon) Cold-40 ºC 1/2 capacity
*Knittedclothescaneasilyshrinkorstretch,crookedorpilledduetotheirelasticfabrics.Deformationsonknittedfabricsare
relatedwiththequalityofthecloth,anddonotarisefromwashingprogrammes(Automaticorotherwashingprogrammes).
Use"Sportswear"washingprogrammeforknittedclothes.