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Too little
washing detergent causes laun-
dry to turn grey and calcification of the
machine.
Fabric softener
Fabric softener is added into the middle
compartment of the detergent dispensing
drawer.
• Proportion as recommended on the
packing!
• Fill only up to the mark level (> max<).
• Dilute viscous fabric softener with wa-
ter before adding.
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If you use dryer or dry your laundry
outdoors, you do not need fabric sof-
tener.
Starch
• Add liquid starch and fininshing agent
into the middle compartment.
• Mix powdered starch according to the
directions on the package and like fab-
ric softener, add to the middle com-
partment.
• Never use fabric softener and starch
together in the same washing cycle.
• Wipe off the drum after using starch.
Washing programmes
Programme selection
Press
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button to select a washing pro-
gramme. The desired programme can
then be set with the rotary knob. The dis-
play shows the programmes in the select-
ed language (see "Language Selection).
You will find an overview of the pro-
grammes in the "Programme table".
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The programme starts only when the
>Start/Pause< button is pressed.
Main programmes
Depending on the type of textile, the fol-
lowing main programmes are available:
• Cotton
• Synthetics
• Delicate
• Woollen
• Handwash
For special cases extra programmes are
available:
•
H
This programme is only suitable for
boil-proof
clothes (90 °C). Increased
hygiene is provided by an extended
boiling period and an extra rinse cycle.
Useful for baby-clothes and clothes
worn by sick persons.
•
Active 40
This programme thoroughly exploits
the detergent at 40 °C and thus saves
energy. Suitable for garments for
which you would otherwise use the
Cotton 60 °C programme.
•
Mini
Use this programme, for quickly wash-
ing small number of cotton/blended
fabrics. Suitable for clothes that are
normally worn for a short time such as
sportswear.
Each of these main programmes comprises
a complete washing process, including
washing, rinsing and if required, spin cy-
cles.
A
Always match the programme to the
fabric type, colour, degree of soiling
and permissible water temperature.
Always follow the recommendations
on the garment label.
Different temperatures can be selected in
most main programmes.
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Select the temperature only as high as
absolutely necessary.
A high temperature means high pow-
er consumption.
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