Special stain removers are available. Use the
special stain remover that is applicable to the type
of stain and fabric.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
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Only use detergents and additives specially
made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40
°C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60 °C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollens
only.
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Do not mix different types of detergents.
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To help the environment, do not use more than
the correct quantity of detergent.
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Obey the instructions that you find on the on
packaging of these products.
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Use the correct products for the type and colour
of the fabric, the programme temperature and
the level of soil.
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If your appliance has not the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid
detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
ECOLOGICAL HINTS
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Set a programme without the prewash phase to
wash laundry with normal soil.
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Always start a washing programme with the
maximum load of laundry.
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If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a
programme with a low temperature.
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To use the correct quantity of the detergent,
check the water hardness of your domestic
system
WATER HARDNESS
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a water
softener for washing machines. In areas where the
water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a
water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area, contact
your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
DRYING HINTS
Prepare the drying cycle
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Open the water tap.
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Do a check if the connection of the drain hose is
correct. Refer to installation chapter for more
information.
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For the maximum laundry load of the drying
programmes, refer to the drying programmes
table.
ITEMS TO DO NOT DRY
Do no not set a drying programme for this
laundry:
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Very delicate items.
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Synthetic curtains.
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Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
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Nylon stockings.
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Quilts.
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Bed covers.
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Duvets.
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Anoraks.
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Sleeping bags
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Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents
or similar.
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Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar
to foam-rubber.
GARMENT LABELS
When you dry the laundry, obey the indications on
the labels of the manufacturers:
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= The item can be tumble dried
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= The drying cycle is at high temperature
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= The drying cycle is at reduced
temperature
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= The item can not be tumble dried.
DRYING CYCLE DURATION
The drying time can change depending on:
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speed of the last spin
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dryness level
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type of laundry
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weight of the load size
ADDITIONAL DRYING
If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry
is still damp, set a short drying cycle again.
WARNING! To avoid creases of
fabrics or shrinks of the clothing
do not over dry the laundry.
GENERAL TIPS
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the
average drying times.
The experience will help you to dry the laundry in a
more correct way. Take note of the duration drying
time of the cycles done before.