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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rustThe washing machine incorporates a recirculation
removing product used cold. Be careful with rustsystem which allows an optimal use of the
stains which are not recent since the celluloseconcentrate detergent.
structure will already have been damaged and the
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
fabric tends to hole.
compartment marked just before starting the
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whitesprogramme.
and fast coloureds only).
Concentrate and liquid detergent can also be
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites andmeasured into the specially designed dosing
fast coloureds only).device/ball which should be placed on top of the
laundry and at the back of the machine drum.
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
starting the wash programme.
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics with bleach.Follow the product manufacturer?s recommendations
on quantities to use and do not exceed the ?MAX?
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and
mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any
residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabricQuantity of detergent to be used
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any
The quantity of detergent will depend on the load
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water
rinse thoroughly.
used.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated
Water hardness is classified in so-called ?degrees? of
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company.
Follow the product manufacturers? instructions on
Detergents and additives
quantities to use.
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
Not enough washing powder causes:
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment. Although- the washload to turn gray,
biodegradable, detergents contain substances- greasy clothes.
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
Too much washing powder causes:
balance of nature.
- sudsing,
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
- reduced agitation and washing effect,
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour
fastness, washing temperature and degree of soiling.- inadequate rinsing,
All commonly available washing machine detergentsUse less detergent if:
may be used in this appliance:
- you are washing a small load,
- powder detergents for all types of fabric,
- the laundry is lightly soiled,
- powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)
- large amounts of foam form during washing.
and woollens,
- liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using compact (concentrate) or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
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