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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
1.Sort the load according to...Stain removal
Type of fabric / care label symbol Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, the automatic enzyme phase of the programme.
wool, handwash items. For stains made by red wine, coffee, tea, grass,
Colourfruit etc. add a stain remover to the main wash
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new chamber of the detergent dispenser.
coloured items separately. Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover
Loadingif necessary.
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to Dyeing and bleaching
improve washing efficiency and distribution in the Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for
drum.washing machines.
Delicates Follow the manufacturer?s instructions.
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine
and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a washbag or can be stained by dyes or bleaches.
pillow case with a zip fastener. Always remove LOADING THE LAUNDRY
curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides 1.Open the door.
inside a cotton bag.
2.Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the
2.Empty all pocketsdrum. Observe the load sizes given in the quick
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry
reference guide.
as well as the appliance drum and tub.Note: Overloading the machine reduces the
3.Fastenerswash efficiency and encourages creasing.
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose 3.Close the door.
belts or ribbons should be tied together.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Keep detergents and additives in a dry Dosage
place out of the reach of children.Follow the dosage recommendations on the
The type of detergent depends on:detergent pack. They depend on:
type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, Degree and type of soiling
delicate items, wool). size of wash full load: follow the detergent
Note: Use only specific detergents for wool.manufacturer?s instructions;
Colour.
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
washing temperature.minimum load (about 1 kg):
Degree and type of soiling.1/2 the dose recommended for a full load
Remarks: water hardness in your area (request information
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the from the water company). Soft water requires
insoluble water softeners in modern phosphate-
less detergent than hard water (refer to the
free detergents. If you notice this problem, shake water hardness table in the operating
or brush the affected items or use a liquid
instructions).
detergent.
Note:
Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, which reduces washing efficiency.
When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches
If the washing machine detects too much foam, it
for the pre-wash, make sure that they are
suitable for use in domestic washing machines. may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may
Descalers could contain products which could result in grey laundry in time and also calcifies the
damage your washing machine.heating system, drum and hoses.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,
benzine). Do not wash fabrics in the machine
which have been treated with solvents or
flammable liquids.
Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash
when having activated the ?prewash? option (if
available on your model).
Do not use liquid detergents when activating the
?Start Delay? function (if available on your
washing machine).
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