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Detergents and laundry
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
* Steam Refresh
This programme refreshes garments by removing bad
odours and relaxing the fibres (1.5 kg, roughly 3 items).
Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select
programme "
". The garments will be damp once the
cycle is completed, so we recommend hanging them to
dry. The "
" programme makes ironing easier.
Moreover, with the "Steam Perfume" laundry balls, your
favourite perfume can be added to your laundry. Place a
few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside
the laundry ball, close it and insert it into the drum
together with the laundry. Then launch the specific
programme "
". At the end of the cycle, garments will
be relaxed and fragrant.
Not recommended for
wool
or
silk
garments.
Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order
to avoid it dripping.
Do not add softeners or detergents.
Shirts:
use the special Shirts
wash cycle to wash
shirts in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they
receive the best possible care.
Jeans:
use the special Jeans wash cycle for all
denim garments; turn inside out before washing and use
a liquid detergent.
Baby:
use the special Baby wash cycle to remove
the remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while
removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to
prevent the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic
reactions. The cycle has been designed to reduce the
amount of bacteria by using a greater quantity of water
and optimising the effect of special disinfecting additives
added to the detergent. At the end of the wash cycle,
the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end the cycle
press the START/PAUSE button.
Silk:
use the special Silk wash cycle to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains:
use the Silk wash cycle. These should
be folded and placed inside the bag provided.
Wool:
is the only washing machine brand to have been
awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
endorsement (M.0508) by the Woolmark Company,
which means that all woollen garments may be washed
in the washing machine, even those which state hand
wash only
on the label. The Wool wash cycle can
be used to wash all woollen garments in the washing
machine while guaranteeing optimum performance.
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
special Duvets
wash cycle. We recommend that
duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded
inwards
(see figure)
and that no more than
¾
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 Duvets
.
Bedlinen and towels:
use the Bed & Bath
cycle
to wash laundry from all over the house; this optimises
fabric softener performance and helps you save time and
energy. We recommend the use of powder detergent.
Stubborn stains:
it is wise to treat stubborn stains with
solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with
pre-wash cycle.
