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COLOURED COTTON
Colored cotton items labeled (140 °F / 60 °C) (HOT)
should be washed at HOT the fi rst time in order to
remove any excess dye. If you do not do so, there is
a risk that the color will run. Use detergent without
bleach in order to preserve the color of the fabric.
UNBLEACHED LINEN
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at HOT,
using detergent containing no bleach or optical
whiteners. Heavily-soiled linen can occasionally be
washed at higher temperatures, but not too often as
the heat can destroy the linen's sheen and strength.
WOOL
These fabrics are intended for either machine or
hand wash. The Wool/Hand Wash program is
equally gentle or even gentler than an actual hand
wash.
Wool in particular is sensitive to washing and similar
procedures.
If you do not wish to spin your clothes, select a
setting without spinning (see "STEP 6: Choose
the program settings /button 3"). However, most
garments are suitable for at least a short spinning
cycle. Top spinning speed available is MAX.
VISCOSE AND SYNTHETIC FIBRES
Materials made of viscose and some synthetic fi bres
are highly sensitive, and require a lot of space in
order not to crease. When washing, only fi ll the
drum to a half and choose a program with spinning
speed MAX.
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
REDUCING ALLERGIC REACTIONS
(Only in some models)
The options include washing with the Allergy
Program Cotton and Allergy Program Synthetics,
using the Allergy Mode program setting, or using an
extra rinse (Super Rinse). These programs, program
settings, and functions can be used for people
with sensitive skin, such as those suff ering from
allergies, or small children.
SAVING TIME AND ENERGY
To save time and energy, use the Universal wash.
This program has shorter main wash cycle than
Cotton and often suffi ces for less soiled laundry.
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ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY
You can save a lot of energy by not using the
programs operating at higher temperatures.
Choose the Quick program if you wish to only
refresh the laundry; or use the Time program. This
will save water and power.
Selecting the maximum spinning speed will reduce
power consumption if you dry the clothes in a
dryer or a drying cabinet.
When using the programs Heavy, Universal wash
and Cotton, we recommend washing a full load.
Avoid prewash. Modern washing machines and
detergents are effi cient without the prewash as well.
Prewash is only necessary for heavily soiled
laundry. Use the additional function Prewash (see
"STEP 6: Program Settings Menu – choosing extra
functions / button 5").
DETERGENTS
Detergents carrying the environment protection label
are less harmful to the environment.
Only add the detergents in compliance with the
recommendations by detergent manufacturers.
Recommended amount of washing detergent
at certain loads and water hardness levels are
specifi ed on the detergent packaging.
STAINS
If your clothes are soiled with stubborn stains
(blood, eggs, coff ee, grass etc.), they should be
appropriately treated before the wash. Then, wash
your laundry using the special programs (if your
washing machine has them).
Do not use any chemical substances or agents;
only use the stain removing detergents.
DYEING FABRICS
If you wish to dye fabrics in the washing machine,
choose the Universal wash program with the Super
Rinse extra function. Choose the temperature
according to the dye manufacturer's
recommendations. If you dye mixed fabrics, such
as polyester/cotton, choose a low spinning speed.
Add the dye directly into the drum, rather than
in the detergent compartment. After dyeing use
the Drum Cleaning program (self-cleaning program).
Use the standard amount of detergent.
When using bleaches or stain removal agents,
there is danger of corrosion and discolouration.
To protect the environment, we advise against
using powerful chemicals.
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