• If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from
hardness degree II, see "Detergents and additives") water softeners
must be added.
The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft).
Main features of your washing machine
• Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector.
• Energy saving programmes (AHORRO ENERGÍA/ECO) for normally
soiled cotton items.
• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 600 rpm for L5212
and 800, 600 rpm for L5011.
• RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to
prevent creasing.
• Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected
and the programme phase which is running.
• Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes
your garments with extreme care.
• 3-compartment drawer for detergent and abric softener.
• Balance control device: to prevent vibration during spinning.
• The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water con-
sumption so saving energy.
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