As weighing can be complicated, we suggest you estimate theFollow the indications given by the detergent manufacturer
weight according to how full the drum is:according to the weight of laundry, the degree of soil and the
cotton and linen : drum full not too tighty packedhardness of the water in your area; if you do not know how hard
resistant synthetics : no more than 2/3 of the drumit is, ask your local Water Authority.
delicate fabrics and wool : no more than 1/2 of the drum.
Powder detergents.
Before placing the laundry in the machine:The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate
mend all tears, holes and ladders;compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the
secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips;programme. Special detergents are availaible for coloured and
do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before washing;delicate fabrics and for wool.
remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins, clips and
"Concentrated" powder detergents
similar objects can seriously damage your washing machine
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the main wash
and laundry;
( ) compartment.
remove curtain hooks;
wash coloured garments and in particular those with non-fastAvoid selecting programmes including prewash when
concentrated detergents are used.
colours separately when washing for the first time. They are
likely to lose colour the first time they are washed.
Liquid detergents
treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint, ink etc.Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid detergents, it is
with a stain remover before washing.possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash phases.
To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile substance
Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder detergents
such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to dryparticularly for lightly soiled laundry and for medium or low
completely before washing.temperature washing programmes, while it is better to use a
The manufacturer of your washing machine is not responsible
powder detergent for high temperature washing
for any damage deriving from the use of volatile, inflammableprogrammes.
or toxic substances.
Liquid additives
At the end of the washingAny liquid additives for softening the laundry must be poured
Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible afterinto the compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer
finishing the wash.
before starting the programme.
Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from directThe addition of water softener is particularly useful when
sunlight.drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after washing to avoid a
Detergents and additivesstatic charge.
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergentBleach
and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the
A bleach agent may be used on cotton programmes. However,
environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain subs-
make sure that the fabric withstands the treatment. Bleach is
tances which in large quantities can damage the delicateautomatically washed down into the drum. Pour
ecological balance of nature.
1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into compartment "" before
Always use good quality detergents suitable for use inswitching the machine on.
washing machines.Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the grid.
WASH CODE SYMBOLS
Strong wash
Max. wash Max. wash Max. washMax. wash
WASH
HandDo not
washwash
Delicate wash
BLEACHINGBleach in cold waterDo not bleach
Hot iron max.Warm iron max.Lukewarm iron
IRONINGDo not iron
200°C150°Cmax. 110°C
DRYDry cleaning inDry cleaning in
Dry cleaningDo not dry clean
CLEANINGperchlorethylene petrol,petrol, pure
high temp.
low temp.
On clothesDo not tumble
DRYINGFlatOn the lineTumble dry
hangerdry
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