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• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and
limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent,
refer to the quantity suggested by the
detergent producer and check the water
hardness of you domestic system. Refer
to 'Water hardness'.
• Set the maximum possible spin speed
for the selected programme for saving
energy during drying phase!
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called
"degrees" of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be
obtained from the relevant water supply
company, or from your local authority.
Degrees of water hard‐
Characteris‐
ness
tic
German °dH French °T.H.
Soft
Medium
Hard
Very hard
A water softener must be added
when water has a medium-high
degree of hardness. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions. The
quantity of detergent can then
always be adjusted (reduced) to
degree of hardness soft.
Prepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Check if the drain hose is connected
properly. Refer to installation chapter for
more information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the
drying programmes, refer to the drying
programmes table.
0-7
0-15
8-14
16-25
15-21
26-37
> 21
> 37
Items not suitable for drying
Do not set a drying programme for this
laundry:
• Synthetic curtains.
• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
• Nylon stockings.
• Quilts.
• Bed covers.
• Duvets.
• Anoraks.
• Sleeping bags.
• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar.
• 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:
•
= The item can be tumble dried
•
= The drying cycle is at high
temperature
•
= The drying cycle is at reduced
temperature
•
= The item can not be tumble dried.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time can change depending on:
• speed of the last spin
• dryness level
• type of laundry
• weight of the load
Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme, the
laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle
again.
Warning! To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry the
laundry.
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