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Detergents and laundry
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 build up on the inside of your appliance
and contribute to environmental pollution.
Do not use hand washing detergents because these
create too much foam.
Open the detergent
dispenser drawer and pour
in the detergent or
washing additive, as
follows.
Compartment 1: Pre-
wash detergent
(powder)
Before pouring in the
detergent, make sure that
extra compartment 4 has been removed.
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately
prior to the start of the wash cycle.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
extra compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white
fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics,
synthetics and for wool.
This option is particularly useful for the removal of
stubborn stains. Place extra compartment 4 (supplied)
into compartment 1. When pouring in the bleach, be
careful not to exceed the "max" level marked on the
central pivot (see figure). To run the bleach cycle on its
own, pour the bleach into extra compartment 4, set the
"Rinse"
programme and activate the "Stain removal"
option. To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the
detergent and any fabric softener you wish to use, set
the desired wash cycle and enable the "Stain removal"
option. The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the
Pre-wash option.
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 listed values, which refer to the
weight of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 7 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 3 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 1,5 kg
Silk: max. 1 kg
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
Garments requiring special care
Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing
and use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 7.
Shirts: use special wash cycle 8 to wash shirts in
various fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
and minimises the formation of creases.
Mix-Cool 30: this wash cycle was designed to wash
lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes
and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting
wash cycle 9, it is possible to wash different fabrics
(except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to
a maximum load of 3 kg.
Wool: wash cycle 10 can be used to wash all woollen
garments in the machine, even those carrying the hand
wash only
label. To achieve the best results, use a
special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load
of 1,5 kg.
Silk: use special wash cycle 11 to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains: we recommend you fold the curtains and place
them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 11.
Sport Shoes (wash cycle 12): is for washing sports
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs
simultaneously.
Outwear (wash cycle 13): is studied for washing water-
repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex,
polyester, nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent
and dosage suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks,
cuffs and stains if necessary; do not use softeners or
detergents containing softeners. Stuffed duvets cannot
be washed with this programme.
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 ma-
chine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is
excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs
the distribution process instead of spinning. To encour-
age improved load distribution and balance, we recom-
mend small and large garments are mixed in the load.
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