10 Washing tips
9.4
Water and energy economy
During the first few minutes of a programme running, sensors automatically determine the
type and the size of the load being washed.
Water levels are then optimally adjusted to the wash load so that only the strict amount of wa-
ter needed is used.
9.5
EcoStandby
The appliance is equipped with an automatic energy-saving «EcoStandby» function to avoid
consuming energy unnecessarily.
All displays go out within minutes of a programme finishing. Energy consumption is reduced
to an absolute minimum. The safety functions, however, remain activated.
10
Washing tips
10.1
Energy and water economy
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Where possible fill the drum to the maximum load capacity of the relevant 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 «20 °C» main wash programme or
the additional function «Sprint».
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Select additional function «Eco» if the duration of the programme or the germ-killing effect
of high temperatures do not play a role.
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Select additional function «OptiTime» if washing using a delayed start or the germ-killing
effect of high temperatures do not play a 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 remaining moisture content of the washing
at the end of the programme.
rpm
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
Residual moisture
(cotton)
~44%
~47%
~52%
~60%
~70%
~90%
~110%
Automatic door opener
Use the appliance with the automatic door opener switched on. When the appliance door
opens the appliance immediately enters the lowest possible stand-by power consumption
state.
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