Washing environmentally and economically
–Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. Load to the maximum recommended for the programme selected.
–To save energy wash normally and lightly soiled laundry at lower temperatures. The 95°C Cottons programme is probably only needed in exceptional circumstances, e.g. for oil based stains or where a very hot wash is required.
–Use the Mixed wash or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry.
–A main wash (programme without
–By using the additional option Soak for heavily soiled laundry you can select a lower temperature in the main wash.
–Use the additional option Soak instead of
If Soak is followed immediately by a main wash the same suds are used.
–Use the Short wash option for normally or very lightly soiled laundry.
–Do not exceed the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amounts of detergent with smaller loads, (e.g. with a half load, approx. one third less detergent).
–Select the highest suitable spin speed in the wash programme when tumble drying afterwards.
–Load recognition and automatic rinsing can cause the duration of a programme to vary greatly. The main wash may be shortened and a rinse cycle omitted depending on the amount of laundry.
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