programmes helps to reduce energy
and water consumption
.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of your
domestic system. Refer to "Water
hardness".
• Set the
maximum possible spin speed
for the selected washing programme
before drying your laundry in a tumble
dryer
. This will save energy during
drying!
10.5
Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
11.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1
Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life
of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside the
appliance: this will prevent mildew and
odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time:
close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Twice a year
Maintenance wash Once a month
Clean door seal
Every two months
Clean drum
Every two months
Clean detergent
dispenser
Every two months
Clean drain pump
filter
Twice a year
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how you
should clean each part.
11.2
Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose elements
are tied up before running
your cycle. Refer to 'The
laundry load' in 'Hints and
tips'.
Remove any foreign objects (such as
metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you
may find in the door seal, the filters and
the drum. Refer to 'Door seal with double
lip trap', 'Cleaning the drum', 'Cleaning
the drain pump' and 'Cleaning the inlet
hose and the valve filter' paragraphs. If
necessary, please contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
11.3
External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do
not use a scouring pads or any scratching
material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not use the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
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