Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load.
–Use the Automatic or the Quick wash programme for smaller amounts of laundry.
–When smaller amounts of laundry are washed in the Cottons programmes, the automatic load recognition system will reduce the amount of water, time and energy used. This may mean that the programme duration alters during the course of the wash programme.
–Instead of the Cottons 95°C programme, use the Cottons 60°C programme together with the Intensive additional option. This will give an energy saving of between 35% and 45%. The programme duration will be longer. This combination is sufficient for most levels of soiling. For stubborn or old stains, use the Soak option.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
–Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than the amount recommended can be used when washing a half load).
Additional options (Soak, Pre- wash, Intensive)
Select:
A wash programme without any additional options for light to normal soiling where there are no obvious marks.
A wash programme together with the Intensive option for normal to heavily soiled laundry with visible staining.
–Use the additional option Soak instead of
When drying with a tumble dryer
–Selecting the highest possible spin speed for the wash programme will save energy when drying in a tumble dryer afterwards.
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