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Detergents and laundry

special

wash cycle. We recommend that duvets are

placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards

(see

figure)

and that no more than

of the total volume of the

drum is used. To achieve the best results, we recommend
that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside the
detergent dispenser drawer.

Quilts:

to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use the

bag provided and set the wash cycle to

Bedlinen and towels:

Use programme

to wash bed

linen and towels in one single cycle: it optimises softener
performance and helps you save time and energy. We
recommend the use of powder detergent

Anti Allergy:

use programme

to remove major allergens

such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.

Ultradelicates

use programme to wash very delicate

garments having strasses or sequins.
We recommend turning the garments inside out before
washing and placing small items into the special bag
for washing delicates. Use liquid detergent on delicate
garments for best results.
To wash

Silk

garments and

Curtains

(these should be

folded and placed inside the bag provided), select cycle
and then option

; the machine will end the cycle while

the laundry is soaking and the

indicator light will flash.

To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,
press the START/PAUSE button or the

button.

Wool:

this is the only washing machine brand to have

been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Apparel Care
- Platinum endorsement (M1135) by The Woolmark
Company. The “Wool” wash cycle can be used to
wash up to 2,5 kg of all washable wool garments in
the washing machine while guaranteeing optimum
performance. This means that all washable wool
garments may be washed in the washing machine, even
those which state “hand wash only” on the label when
washed in accordance with the instructions for the wool
cycle.

Stubborn stains:

it is wise to treat stubborn stains with

solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with
pre-wash cycle.

Detergent

The type and quantity of detergent required depend on
the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk,
etc.), as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the
level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area.
Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage
and help to protect the environment: although they are
biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which
alter the balance of nature.
We recommend the following:
• use powder detergents for white cotton garments and

pre-washing.

• use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and

for all low-temperature wash cycles.

• use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk

garments.

The detergent should be poured into the relevant
compartment - or the dispenser placed directly inside the
drum - before the wash cycle begins. In the latter case, it will
not be possible to select the Cottons with pre-wash cycle.

Do not use hand washing detergents because these

create too much foam.

Preparing the laundry

• Shake out the garments before loading them into the

machine.

• Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the

washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you
separate the coloured garments from the white ones;

• Empty all pockets and check the buttons;
• Do not exceed the values listed in the

“Table of wash cycles”

which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet

400-500 g

1 pillowcase

150-200 g

1 tablecloth

400-500 g

1 bathrobe

900-1200 g

1 towel

150-250 g

1 pair of jeans

400-500 g

1 shirt

150-200 g

Washing recommendations

Whites:

use this cycle

to wash white clothes. The

programme is designed to maintain the brightness of
white clothes over time.

Coloureds:

use this cycle to wash bright coloured

clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright
colours over time.

Darks:

Use cycle to wash dark-coloured garments.

This programme is designed to maintain dark colours
over time. We recommend using a liquid detergent for the
best results when washing dark-coloured garments.

Shirts:

use the special

wash cycle to wash shirts in

different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.

Duvets:

to wash double or single duvets (the weight of

which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the