Indesit WD 11 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual page 9

Useful tips about the detergent dispenser
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.
You must follow the dosage
recommendations provided by
the manufacturers when adding
detergent or fabric conditioner.
Doses will vary according to the
wash load, the water hardness
and how soiled the washing is.
Experience will help you select
the right dosage almost
automatically: it will become your
secret.
Ensure no overfilling when
adding fabric conditioner in
compartment 3.
The washer-dryer automatically
adds the softener to the wash in
each programme.
Liquid detergent is poured into
compar tment 2 just a few
seconds before starting the
wash cycle.
Remember that liquid detergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
Cutting costs efficiently
MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the 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?
For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.
IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?
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.
BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...
SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.
Special containers are sold with
liquid or powder detergents for
placing inside the washer-dryer
drum, these are positioned
according to the instructions
found in the detergent box
Never use hand
detergent, because it may form
too much foam, which could
damage the washer-dryer.
Detergents that are specifically
formulated for both hand and
machine wash
exception.
One last secret: when washing
with cold water, always reduce
the amount of detergent you use:
it dissolves less easily in cold
water than in hot water, so part
of it would be wasted.
The detergent dispenser can be
removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,
as indicated in the figure. Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes.
It's important for a good wash
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In compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-washing (powder)
In compartment 2:
Detergent for washing
(powder or liquid)
3
In compartment 3:
Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
2
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