Environmentally Friendly Washing And Drying - Miele WTD 160 Operating Instructions Manual

Environmentally friendly washing and drying

Energy and water consumption
- Use the maximum load size for the
current wash programme. The energy
and water consumption will then be
the lowest in relation to the size of the
load.
- Programmes that are more efficient
with regard to energy and water
consumption generally have a longer
programme running time. By
extending the programme running
time, the wash temperature that is
actually reached can be reduced
while still providing the same wash
results.
For example, the ECO 40-60
programme has a longer programme
running time than the Cottons 40 °C
or 60 °C programme. The ECO 40-60
programme is more efficient in terms
of energy and water consumption.
- Use the Express programme for
small, lightly soiled loads.
- Modern detergents make it possible
to wash at lower temperatures (e.g.
20 °C). Using lower temperature
settings will save energy.
- To maintain the hygiene of the
washer-dryer, carry out a hot wash
(above 60 °C) at regular intervals. The
 indicator light lights up in the
control field and  appears on the
time display of the washer-dryer to
remind you.
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Detergent
- Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
- Adjust the dosage to the degree of
soiling of the laundry.
- Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx. 1/3 less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
When drying with a tumble
dryer
To save energy when tumble drying,
select the highest possible spin speed
for the wash programme and for the
thermo-spin.