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 find out the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water softener.
Follow the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
Drying hints
Prepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Check if the drain hose is connected properly.
Refer to installation chapter for more
information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the drying
programmes, refer to the drying programmes
table.
Items not suitable for drying
• Very delicate items.
• Synthetic curtains.
• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
• Nylon stockings.
• Quilts.
• Bed covers.
• Duvets.
• Anoraks.
• Sleeping bags.
• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents
or similar.
• Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar
to foam-rubber.
Garment labels
When you dry the laundry, follow the
indications on the labels of the manufacturers:
•
= The item can be tumble dried
•
= Dry at a high temperature
•
= Dry at a reduced temperature
•
= The item can not be tumble dried.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time can change depending on:
• speed of the last spin
• dryness level
• type of laundry
• weight of the load
Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme, the
laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle
again.
Warning! To avoid creasing
and shrinkage do not overdry
the laundry.
General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find
the
average
drying times.
To avoid the static charge at the end of the
drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble
dryers.
When the drying programme is completed
remove the laundry promptly.
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