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To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile
substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should
wait for it to dry completely before washing.
The manufacturer of your washing machine is not
responsible for any damage deriving from the use of
volatile, inflammable or toxic substances.
At the end of the washing
Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible
after finishing the wash.
Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from
direct sunlight.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances which
in large quantities can damage the delicate ecological
balance of nature.
Always use good quality detergents suitable for
use in washing machines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent manu-
facturer according to the weight of laundry, the degree
of soil and the hardness of the water in your area; if you
do not know how hard it is, ask your local Water
Authority.
Powder detergents.
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting
the programme. Special detergents are availaible for
coloured and delicate fabrics and for wool.
"Concentrated" powder detergents
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the main
wash ( ) compartment.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash
when concentrated detergents are used.
Level
Characteristic
French degrees
°dH
m mol
°T.H.
1
Soft
0 - 7
0 - 1,3
0 - 15
2
medium
8 - 14
1,4 - 2,5
16 - 25
3
hard
15 - 21
2,6 - 3,8
26 - 37
4
very hard
>
21
>
3,8
>
37
German degrees
German degrees
German degrees
German degrees
German degrees
Liquid detergents
Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid detergents,
it is possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash
phases if you start the washing machine immediately.
Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder
detergents particularly for lightly soiled laundry and for
medium or low temperature washing programmes,
while it is better to use a powder detergent for high
temperature washing programmes.
Liquid additives
Any liquid additives for softening the laundry must be
poured into the compartment of the detergent dis-
penser drawer before starting the programme.
The addition of water softener is particularly useful
when drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after washing
to avoid a static charge.
Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the
MAX level.
Bleach
You may use a bleach agent on cotton programmes.
However, make sure that the fabric withstands the
treatment. Bleach is automatically washed down into
the drum. Pour 1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into
compartment " " before switching the machine on.
Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the
MAX level.
Water hardness
