PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
1.Sort the laundry 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. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
Colourstains etc. add a stain remover to the main wash
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new chamber of the detergent dispenser.
coloured articles 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 cloth bag or can be stained by dyes or bleaches.
pillow case with zip. Always remove curtain rings Loading the laundry
or wash curtains with the rings inside a cotton bag.1.Open the door.
2.Empty all pockets2.Load the articles one at a time loosely into the
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry drum, without overfilling. Observe the load sizes
as well as the appliance drum and tub.given in the quick reference guide.
3.FastenersNote: overloading the machine will result in
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.
belts or ribbons should be tied together.3.Close the door.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash
dry place out of the reach of children!when having activated the ?prewash? option (if
available on your model).
The choice of detergent depends on:
Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, Do not use liquid detergent when activating the
?Start Delay? function (if available on your
delicate items, wool).
Note: Use only specific detergents for washing washing machine).
Dosage
wool.
Colour.Follow the dosage recommendations on the
detergent pack. They depend on:
The wash temperature. degree and type of soiling
Degree and type of soiling.
size of wash
Remarks:full load: follow the detergent manufacturer?s
Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused
by insoluble compounds used in modern instructions;
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
phosphate-free powder detergents. If this
occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid Minimum load (about 1 kg):
1/2 the amount used for a full load
detergents. water hardness in your area (ask for information
Use only detergents and additives specifically
from your water company). Soft water requires
produced for domestic washing machines.less detergent than hard water (refer to the water
When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches
hardness table in the operating instructions).
for the pre-wash, make sure that they are Notes:
suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Too much detergent can result in excess foam
Descalers could contain products which could formation, which reduces washing efficiency.
damage your washing machine.If the washing machine detects too much foam, it
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, may prevent spinning.
benzine). Do not machine wash fabrics that have Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time
been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses.
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