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Detergents and laundry

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution.

!Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

!Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

!Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam.

Anti Stain Quick: this programme is ideal for washing the most difficult daily stains in 1 hour. It is ideal for mixed fabrics and coloured garments, caring for your clothes as it washes.

Cotton Standard 20°C: this programme is ideal for lightly soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.

Steam Refresh: this programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (1,5 kg, rou-

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Open the detergent di- spenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows.

ghly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select programme 6. The garments will be damp once the cycle is completed, so we recommend hanging them to dry. The 6 programme makes ironing easier.

! Not recommended for wool or silk garments.

! Do not add softeners or detergents.

! The indicator light for the “Steam Hygiene” option will

switch on when this cycle is selected.

Wool: the wool wash cycle of this machine has been

approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of

!Do not pour detergent into the middle compartment (*). Detergent should only be poured into the compartment 1.

compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)

If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage.

If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B. compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

Preparing the laundry

•Divide the laundry according to:

-the type of fabric/the symbol on the label

-the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

•Empty all garment 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 400-500 g

1 pillow case 150-200 g

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

1 bathrobe 900-1200 g

1 towel 150-250 g

Special wash cycles

Anti Stain: this programme is suitable to heavily-soiled garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When running the programme, do not mix garments of different colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with special additives is recommended if there are obstinate stains.

wool garments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the

products are washed according to the instructions on the

garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this

washing machine. (M1127)

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark is a Certification trade mark.

Delicates: use programme 8 to wash very delicate garments with decorative features, such as diamantes and sequins.

To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 8 and set the “Delicate” level from option “Cleaning Action”.

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.

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced SPIN . If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spin- ning. To encourage improved load distribution and bal- ance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.

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