• To use the correct quantity of detergent, refer to
the quantity suggested by the detergent
producer and check the water hardness of your
domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness".
• Set the maximum possible spin speed for
the selected washing programme before
drying your laundry in a tumble dryer. This
will save energy during drying!
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.
PERIODIC CLEANING SCHEDULE
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life of
your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the detergent
dispenser slightly ajar to get air circulation and dry
the humidity inside the appliance: this will prevent
mildew and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time: close
the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Twice a year
Maintenance wash
Once a month
Clean lid seal
Every two months
Clean drum
Every two months
Clean detergent dis-
penser
Every two months
Clean drain pump fil-
ter
Twice a year
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how you should
clean each part.
REMOVING FOREIGN OBJECTS
Make sure that pockets are empty and
all loose elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to "The
laundry load" in "Hints and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal clip,
buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in the filters
and the drum. Refer to "Cleaning the drum",
"Cleaning the drain pump" and "Cleaning the inlet
hose and the valve filter" paragraphs. If necessary,
please contact the Authorised Service Centre.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the appliance with soap and warm water
only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not use a
scouring pads or any scratching material.
CAUTION! Do not use alcohol,
solvents or chemical products.
CAUTION! Do not use the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
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.
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