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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of
detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily
result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build
up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to envi-
ronmental pollution.
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Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
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Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
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Do not use hand washing detergents because these create
too much foam.
Open the detergent dispen-
ser drawer and pour in the
detergent or washing additi-
ve, as follows.
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Do not put the detergent into compartment
1
.
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The detergent must be put only in the compartment
2
.
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior
to the start of the wash cycle.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
Note:
If a “tablet detergent” is used, always follow the ma-
nufacturer’s instructions.
Preparing the laundry
• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
• Empty all garment 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 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Garments requiring special care
Wash&Dry 90’:
The cycle guarantees the washing and
drying performances for a 2 kg load in 90 minutes (level
“
” Iron dry)
; for larger loads, the cycle’s duration increases in
order to guarantee the cycle performances.
Wash&Dry 45’
select programme
5
for washing and drying
lightly soiled garments (Cotton and Synthetic) in a short time.
This cycle may be used to wash and dry a laundry load of
up to 1 kg in just 45 minutes (level
“ ”
Iron dry
). To achieve
optimum results, use liquid detergent and pre-treat cuffs,
collars and stains.
1 2
3
AirFresh 30’
(programme
6
) ideal cycle to refresh garments
and remove bad odours, in particular smoke, from cotton and
synthetic items in 30’ (max 1.5 kg) without the washing phase.
Wool:
all wool garments can be washed using programme
7
, even those carrying the “hand-wash only”
label. For
best results, use special detergents and do not exceed 1,5
kg of laundry.
Delicate:
use programme
8
to wash very delicate garments.
It is advisable to turn the garments inside out before washing
them. For best results, use liquid detergent on delicate
garments.
To wash
Silk
garments and
Curtains
select cycle
8
and then
option “EASY IRON”; the machine will end the cycle while the
laundry is soaking and the “EASY IRON” indicator light will
flash. To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,
press the START/PAUSE button or the “EASY IRON” button.
When selecting an exclusively time-based drying function, a
drying cycle is performed at the end of the wash cycle that is
particularly delicate, thanks to light handling and appropriate
temperature control of the water jet.
The recommended durations are:
1 kg of synthetic and cotton garments --> 180 min
1 kg of cotton garments --> 180 min
The degree of dryness depends on the load and fabric
composition.
Gym Kit:
cycle suitable to wash all sports items together,
including gym towels, while respecting their fibres (follow the
instructions in the garment labels).
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and
to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates
continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the
washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is
not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin
speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the Washer-
dryer performs the distribution process instead of spinning.
To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we
recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.
