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Oil based paint
: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.
Dried grease stains : moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust : oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or
a rust removing product used in cold
water. Be careful with rust stains which
are not recent since the cellulose
structure will already have been damaged
and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains : treat with bleach, rinse
well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass : soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue
: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick : moisten with acetone (*) as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine : soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink : depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with acetone (*),
then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and
then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains : first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Low sudsing detergent is required for this
Wahser-Dryer to prevent oversudsing
problems, unsatisfactory washing result
and harm to the machine.
8.6 Detergents Type And
Quantity Of Detergent
Do not use wrong types of detergent,
such as Top Loading, Handwash
detergent or Soap-Based products in
your frontload Wahser-Dryer. This can
result in excessive suds, longer cycle
time, low spin speeds, poor rinsing
and overloading of the motor.
The choice and quantity of detergent will
depend on ;
type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.) ;
degree of soil ;
size of the load ;
wash temperature ; and
hardness of the water used.
the colour of clothes ;
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
You may have to try using the detergent
quantity as per manufacturers’
instructions then compare the wash
result to the list below and adjust the
amount of detergent for your future
washes accordingly.
Water hardness is classified by so-called
“degrees” of hardness.
The choice of detergent and use of
correct quantities not only affects your
wash performance, but also helps to
avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable detergents
contain substances which in large
quantities can upset the delicate balance
of nature.
Low sudsing detergents designed for
front load washing machines are labelled
“Front Loading”, “high efficiency”, “HE”,
such as Cold Power for Front Loaders or
“Matic”.
Quantity of detergent to be used
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DRYING HINTS
9.
the washload to turn grey,
greasy clothes.
oversudsing,
inadequate rinsing.
reduced washing effect,
Not enough detergent causes:
Too much detergent causes:
you are washing a small load,
large amounts of foam during washing.
the laundry is lightly soiled,
Use less detergent if:
As a dryer, the appliance works on
condensation principle.
9.1 Preparing The Drying Cycle
For drying, follow the indications given on
the manufacturer’s labels:
The average drying time for a timed
drying are indicated in the “Time Dry ”
option (see page 16). The experience will
help you to dry your laundry in a more
suitable way according to the different
fabrics.
Therefore, the water tap must be open
and the drain hose must drain water into
a sink or into the drain pipe, even during
the drying cycle.
Before starting the drying program.
Make sure the load size does not
exceed the maximum drying capacity
of the machine. In order to obtain
good performances. (Refer page 11)
9.2 Laundry Not Suitable For
Drying
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments
of the dispenser drawer before starting
the wash program.
If using liquid detergents, a
program without prewash must
be selected.
Particularly delicate items such as
synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon
stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bed covers, quilts, sleeping
bags and duvets must not be machine
dried.
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Avoid drying dark clothes with light
coloured fluffy items such as towels as
these can attract fluff.
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speed of the final spin;
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type of laundry; ●
weight of the load. ●
dryness level required (Extra dry,
Cupboard dry, Iron dry);
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To avoid a static charge when drying
is completed, use either a fabric
softener when you are washing the
laundry or a fabric conditioner
specifically for tumble dryers.
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Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must
not be machine dried; they represent
a fire hazard.
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Also, fabrics containing residue of
setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not
be machine dried to avoid formation of
harmful vapours.
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Remove the laundry when the
appliance has finished drying.
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ATTENTION!
9.3 Garment Labels
9.4 Drying Cycle Duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
= May be tumble dried
= Drying at high temperature
= Drying at reduced temperature
= Do not tumble dry.