Main wash

Sorting the laundry

-It is recommended you wash only items which are machine washable with water and detergent and not dry-clean items.

-If you need to wash rugs, bedspreads or other heavy items, it is best not to spin them.

-Sort the laundry according to fabric type, degree of soiling and wash temperature: Always follow the wash care advice on the garment label for the most suitable care and treatment of the laundry

Laundry for hot wash

Coloured, easy-care materials Delicates and wool

Wash by hand

Items labelled with the following symbol are not suitable for machine washing:

Dry clean

For very delicate items, such as net curtains, underwear, tights etc., you are advised to use a laundry net or wash bag.

-Woollen items must be labelled with the "Pure New Wool" symbol to be washed in the

machine , and must also be labelled "non-matting" or "machine washable".

-Colour often leaks from new coloured items.

This can then colour other lighter items being washed.

We therefore recommend that coloured items should be washed for the first time separately.

For future washes, colourfast items can only be washed with whites up to 40°C.

Note: when sorting laundry

- check there are no metal objects in the laundry (such as paper clips, safety pins, pins, coins etc...);

- button up pillowcases, fasten zips, hook & eye

fasteners, belts and long dressing gown cords; - remove curtain hooks;

- pay close attention to the labels on items

- if you notice stubborn stains whilst sorting the laundry, remove them using a special detergent or a special stain remover.

-We recommend that you do not do a full load of towelling items only as these become too heavy since they absorb a lot of water.

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The correct way to wash

Preparing the laundry

A) Select the laundry.

Loading the laundry

B) Open the porthole.

C)Put the laundry in the washing machine.

Close the porthole again, ensuring that no items of laundry are obstructing the lock.

Putting detergent in machine

D) Open the drawer, choose the detergent and put in the correct amount, according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the advice on page 21.

Add any other laundry aids (see page 21). Close the drawer again.

Selecting the wash programme

Make sure the drying control knob is on “ ”, or else the programme will carry on till drying is completed.

Refer to the programme guide or the programme descriptions on the machine to select the most suitable programme.

Turning the selector knob, the required programme is activated. Wait for the “STOP” indicator light to flash.

Press additional function buttons (if required).

Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge hose is positioned correctly.

Press the "Start/Pause" button.

When the "Start/Pause" button is pressed the machine sets the working sequence in motion.

The programme carries out with the programme selector stationary on the selected programme till cycle ends.

Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme and, when the power is restored, it continues where it left off.

When the programme is finished

At the end of the programme the indicator light “STOP” will go on.

Wait for the door lock to be released (about 2 minutes after the programme has finished). The "Door Security" indicator light will go out.

Switch off the machine by turning the programme selector on the “OFF” position. Open the door and remove the laundry. Turn off the tap.

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