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3. PRACTICAL TIPS
Load tips
WARNING: when sorting laundry, make
sure:
- have eliminated metallic objects such as
barrettes, pins, coins, from laundry;
- to have buttoned pillow cases, closed
zips, tied loose belts and long robe
ribbons;
- to have removed rollers from curtains;
- to have carefully read clothing washing
labels;
- to have removed any persistent stains
using specific detergents.
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When washing rugs, bedcovers or other
heavy clothing, we recommend you avoid
spinning.
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To wash wool, make sure the item can be
machine washed and marked by the
"Pure virgin wool" symbol with the "Does
not mat" or "Machine washable" label.
Helpful suggestions for the user
A guide environmentally friendly and
economic use of your appliance.
Maximise The Load Size
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Achieve the best use of energy, water,
detergent
and
recommended maximum load size.
Save up to 50% energy by washing a full
load instead of 2 half loads.
Do you need to pre-wash?
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For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE
detergent,
between 5 to 15% energy consumption
by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to
normally soiled laundry.
time
by
using
time,
water
Is a hot wash required?
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Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak
dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash
programme.
Save up to 50% energy by using a 60°C
wash programme.
Following is a quick guide with tips and
recommendations on detergent use at the
various temperatures. In any case, always
read the instructions on the detergent for
correct use and doses.
When washing heavily soiled whites,
we
recommend
programs of 60°C or above and a
normal washing powder (heavy duty)
that contains bleaching agents that at
medium/high
excellent results.
For washes between 40°C and 60°C
the type of detergent used needs to be
appropriate for the type of fabric and
level of soiling.
Normal powders are suitable for "white"
or colour fast fabrics with high soiling,
while
liquid
protecting" powders are suitable for
coloured fabrics with light levels of
soiling.
For washing at temperatures below
40°C we recommend the use of liquid
the
detergents or detergents specifically
labeled as suitable for low temperature
washing.
Please note - dilute viscous liquid
detergent with warm water if necessary.
and
For washing wool or silk, only use
detergents specifically formulated for
these fabrics.
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using
cotton
temperatures
provide
detergents
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