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• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.
12.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help
protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewash in order to
save detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).
• Loading the appliance to the
maximum capacity indicated for
each programmes helps to reduce
energy and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
13. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
Read the chapter carefully
for best maintenance and
care.
13.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Maintenance wash Once a month
Clean lid seal
Twice a year
Every two months
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of you
domestic system. Refer to 'Water
hardness'.
• Set the maximum possible spin
speed for the selected washing
programme before drying your
laundry in a tumble dryer. This will
save energy during drying!
12.5 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 find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water
softener. Follow the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
Clean drum
Clean detergent
dispenser
Clean drain pump
filter
Clean the inlet
hose and the valve
filter
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
13.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose
elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to
"The laundry load" in "Hints
and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as
metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you
may find in the filters and the drum. Refer
to "Cleaning the drum", "Cleaning the
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Every two months
Every two months
Twice a year
Twice a year
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