10.5 Saving energy and water
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Use the maximum wash load capacity of the particular programme.
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Select «Pre-wash» or «Soaking» only for washing that is heavily soiled or
stained.
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For lightly soiled washing without staining select the main
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programme
or the additional «Sprint» function.
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Select the additional Eco function if programme duration plays no role.
Spin speed
How much energy is consumed by subsequent tumble drying depends on the
spin speed set. The higher the spin speed set, the lower the level of residual
moisture in the washing at the end of the programme.
rpm
Residual moisture in cotton fabrics in %
1600
~44
1400
~47
1200
~52
1000
~60
800
~70
600
~90
400
~110
Automatic door opener
Use the appliance with the automatic door opener turned on. In this way, when
the appliance door opens the appliance immediately enters the lowest
possible stand-by power consumption state.
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