Useful tips about the detergent dispenser
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.
You must follow the dosage
recommendations provided by
the manufacturers when adding
detergent or fabric conditioner.
Doses will vary according to the
wash load, the water hardness
and how soiled the washing is.
Experience will help you select
the right dosage almost
automatically: it will become your
secret.
Before adding detergent for pre-
washing in compartment 1,
make sure that the extra
compartment for bleach 4 has
not been inserted.
Ensure no overfilling when
adding fabric conditioner in
compartment 3.
The washing machine automa-
tically adds the softener to the
wash in each programme.
Liquid detergent is poured into
compar tment 2 just a few
seconds before starting the
wash cycle.
Cutting costs efficiently
MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended
maximum load size.
SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.
DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?
For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.
IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?
Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.
SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.
BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...
SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.
Instructions for installation and use
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Remember that liquid detergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
Special containers are sold with
liquid or powder detergents for
placing inside the washing
machine drum, these are
positioned according to the
instructions found in the
detergent box
Never
use
hand
detergent, because it may form
too much foam, which could
damage the washing machine.
Detergents that are specifically
formulated for both hand and
machine
wash
exception.
One last secret: when washing
with cold water, always reduce
the amount of detergent you use:
it dissolves less easily in cold
water than in hot water, so part
of it would be wasted.
The detergent dispenser can be
removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,
as indicated in the figure. Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes.
It's important for a good wash
4
1
wash
Bleach cycle
If bleaching is necessary, the
are
an
extra case 4 (provided) must be
inserted into compartment 1 of
the detergent dispenser.
When pouring in the bleach, be
careful not to exceed the "max"
level indicated on the central
pivot (see illustration).
The use of the additional bleach
container
excludes
possibility of using the pre-wash
cycle. Traditional bleach can
only be used on sturdy white
fabrics, whereas delicate
bleach can be used for
coloured fabrics, synthetics
and for wool.
A guide to environmentally
friendly and economic use
of your appliance.
In compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-washing (powder)
In compartment 2:
Detergent for washing
(powder or liquid)
3
In compartment 3:
Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
2
In compartment 4:
Bleach and delicate bleach.
the
You cannot bleach with the
"Silk" programme 11 and with
the "special programmes" (see
page 16).
Should you wish to bleach
separately, pour the bleach into
extra compartment 4, set the
Rinse
Cotton fabrics or the Light
rinse
The rinse level should be set to
Medium or High (see page 15).
When bleaching during a
normal wash cycle, pour in the
detergent and additives into the
special compartments (see
table on page 16), set the desired
programme and select the Stain
erase option.
programme for
for Synthetics.