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Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items with
painted illustrations inside out.
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Remove hard stains with a special detergent.
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Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains before
putting items in drum.
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Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks
and put the curtains in a washing bag or
pillowcase.
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Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts.
Use a washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts,
tights, shoelaces, ribbons, etc.).
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A very small load can cause balance problems
with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust
manually the items in the tub and start the spin
phase again.
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Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and
poppers. Tie up belts, cords, shoelaces, ribbons
and any other loose elements.
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Empty the pockets and unfold the items.
STUBBORN STAINS
For some stains, water and detergent is not
sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these stains
before you put the items in the appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use the
special stain remover that is applicable to the type
of stain and fabric.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
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Only use detergents and additives specially
made for washing machines:
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
CLEANING THE CABINET
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can
extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned
with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when
necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60 °C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollens
only.
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Do not mix different types of detergents.
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To help the environment, do not use more than
the correct quantity of detergent.
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Obey the instructions that you find on the on
packaging of these products.
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Use the correct products for the type and colour
of the fabric, the programme temperature and
the level of soil.
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You can add the liquid detergents with a dosing
cup (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer).
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As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or
additive, before they are poured into the
detergent box, it is suggested to use some
water for dilution to prevent the inlet of
detergent box from being blocked and
overflowing while filling water.
ECOLOGICAL HINTS
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If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a
programme with a low temperature.
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To use the correct quantity of detergent, check
the water hardness of your domestic system.
Refer to "Water hardness".
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.
wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items
are allowed.
Formic acid and its diluted solvents or
equivalent are forbidden, such as
alcohol, solvents or chemical products,
etc.
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