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DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry

place out of the reach of children.

Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,

benzene); do not machine wash fabrics that

have been treated with solvents or flammable

liquids.

Only use detergents and/or additives that are

specifically produced for domestic washing

machines. Observe the recommendations on the

care labels of your laundry.
The choice of detergent depends on:
•  Type of fabric
•  Colour
•  Recommended wash temperature
•  Degree and type of soiling

Laundry type

Kind of detergent

White robust laundry

(cold-95°C):

heavy duty detergents with

bleach

White delicate laundry

(cold-40°C):

mild detergents with bleach

and/or optical brighteners

Light /pastel- shaded

colours (cold-60°C):

detergents with bleach and/

or optical brighteners

Intensive colours

(cold-60°C):

colour detergents without

bleach/optical brighteners

Black/dark

colours(cold-60°C):

special detergents for black/

dark laundry

For laundry requiring special treatment (e.g. wool

or microfibers), we recommend to use specialized

detergents, additives or pre-treatment available on the

market.

Refer to internet link www.cleanright.eu for

more detailed information.
Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash

when having activated the “Prewash” option.

Do not use liquid detergent when selecting a

later cycle start / cycle end (depending on the

model).

Dosage

Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent

pack. They depend on:
• degree and type of soiling
• size of wash

full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s

instructions;

half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;

minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used

for a full load

If there is no reference to a certain wash load on

the detergent pack: the detergent manufacturers

usually refer their dosing recommendations to 4.5

kg laundry for heavy duty detergent and 2.5 kg

laundry for delicate detergent.

• water hardness in your area (ask for information

from your water company). Soft water requires less

detergent than hard water.

Please note:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam

formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the

washing machine detects too much foam, it may

prevent spinning, or prolong the programme duration

and increase the water consumption (see also

remarks on foam formation in the “Troubleshooting

Guide”). Insufficient detergent may result in grey

laundry and also calcifies the heating system, drum

and hoses.

Where to put detergents and additives

(picture

17)

Prewash chamber

• Detergent for the prewash phase (only if you

have activated “prewash” option)

Main wash chamber

• Detergent for the main wash phase (must be

added for all wash programmes)

• Additive for stain removal (optional)
• Water softener (optional; recommendable for

water hardness class 4 or more)

Softener chamber

• Fabric softener (optional)
• Starch dissolved in water (optional)

Do not exceed the “MAX” level mark when filling in

detergent, additives or softener.

For more information regarding the application of

detergent and fabric softener in the programmes,

have a look at the separate program chart.

Using chlorine bleach

• Wash your laundry in the desired programme

(Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount

of chlorine bleach to the SOFTENER chamber

(close the lid carefully).

• Immediately after end of programme, start the

“Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any

residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add

softener.

• Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into

the softener chamber at the same time.

Using starch powder

• Wash your laundry in the desired wash programme.
• Prepare the starch solution according to the starch

manufacturer’s instructions.

• Fill the prepared starch solution (maximum 100

ml) into the softener chamber of the detergent

dispenser.

• Close the lid and start programme “Rinse and

Spin”.

CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning

pump. The filter keeps objects like buttons, coins,

safetypins etc. which have been left in the laundry.
We recommend to check and clean the filter regularly,

at least two or three times a year.
Especially:
• if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails

to perform spin cycles.

• if the “Pump” indication lights up.

IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled

before draining the appliance.

Residual water must be drained also before transport-

ing the machine.
1.  Unplug the washing machine.
2.  Open the filter cover with a coin (picture 18).
3.  Place a bowl beneath it.

4. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until some

water starts to flow out; do not remove it as yet.

5. Wait until all the water has drained.
6. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it

(picture

19).

7. Clean the filter and the filter chamber.
8. Make sure the pump impeller (in the housing

behind the filter) is not obstructed.

9. Insert the filter again and screw it in

completely in clockwise direction. Make

sure the filter is screwed in properly, as far

as it will go.

10. Pour approximately one litre of water into the

washing machine via the drum and check that

water does not leak from the filter.

11. Close the filter cover.
12. Reconnect the washing machine.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the washing machine before doing any maintenance.

Detergent dispenser

Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least

three or four times a year, to prevent detergent

build-up:
1. Press the button to release the detergent dispenser

and remove it (picture

20). A small quantity of

water can remain in the dispenser, thus you should

carry it in an upright position.

2. Wash the dispenser using running water. You can

also remove the siphon cap on the back of the

dispenser for cleaning (picture

21).

3. Replace the siphon cap in the dispenser (if

removed)

4. Reinstall the dispenser by locating the dispenser’s

bottom tabs into the appropriate openings on the

lid, and by pushing the dispenser against the lid

until it locks into place.
Make sure that the detergent dispenser is

correctly reinstalled.

Water inlet hose filter

Check and clean regularly (at least two or three

times a year).
1.  Unplug the washing machine.
2.  Turn off the tap.
3.  Unscrew the hose from the tap.
4.  Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose,

without disassembling it, for example with a tooth-

brush.

Note: Do not submerge the hose in water.

5. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand.

Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint).

6. Turn on the tap and check that the connections

are water-tight.

7. Plug the washing machine back in.

Water inlet hose (picture 22, 23 or 24,

depending on model)
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and

cracks and replace it if necessary using a new hose of

the same type.
The inlet hose as shown on picture