Indesit WD 12 X manual It’s important for a good wash, Bleachcycleandstainremoval button

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It’s important for a good wash

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 pull it outwards.

In compartment 1:

Detergent for pre-washing (powder)

You must follow the dosage recommendations provided by the manufacturers when adding detergent or fabric conditioner. Doses will vary according to the wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the washing is. Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret.

Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non pre-wash items.

Special containers are sold with liquid or powder detergents for placing inside the washer-dryer drum, these are positioned according to the instructions found in the detergent box Never use hand wash

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In compartment 2: Detergent for washing (powder or liquid)

In compartment 3:

Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)

In compartment 4:

Bleach and delicate bleach.

Before adding detergent for pre- washing in compartment 1, make sure that the extra compartment for bleach 4 has not been inserted.

Ensure no overfilling when adding fabric conditioner in

detergent, because it may form too much foam, which could damage the washer-dryer.

Detergents that are specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an exception.

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compartment 3.

The washer-dryer automatically adds the softener to the wash in each programme.

Liquid detergent is poured into compartment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle.

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.

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 pre-wash

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The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: pull it outwards, as indicated in the figure. Then leave it under running water for a few minutes.

cycle. Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool.

You cannot bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 4).

Use the stain removal button every time you want to bleach. Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button G (stain removal), start the washer-dryer, then select one of

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A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance.

the symbols Useful tips about the detergent dispenser according to the type of fabric.

When you bleach during a

MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE

Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size.

SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?

For heavily soiled laundry only!

SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?

Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.

SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...

SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme.

normal wash cycle, pour the detergent and any additives in the special compartments, press button G (stain removal), set the programme you desire and turn the washer-dryer on.

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Indesit WD 12 X manual It’s important for a good wash, Bleachcycleandstainremoval button, Cutting costs efficiently