DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
• Only use detergents and additives specially
made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40
°C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60 °C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollens
only.
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use more than
the correct quantity of detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on the on
packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type and colour
of the fabric, the programme temperature and
the level of soil.
• If your appliance does not have the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid
detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
ECOLOGICAL HINTS
• Always start a washing programme with the
maximum load of laundry allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a
programme with a low temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent, check
the water hardness of your domestic system.
Refer to "Water hardness".
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 know the water hardness in your area, contact
your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the appliance with soap and warm water
only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION! Do not use alcohol,
solvents or chemical products.
DESCALING
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a water
descaling product for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale
and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special products
for washing machines. Do this separately from the
laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the low temperature programmes it is possible
that some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a
maintenance wash regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the highest
temperature with a small quantity of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Regularly examine the
seal and remove all ob-
jects from the inner part.
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