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Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to
washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried
stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent
then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay
the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat sev-
eral times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the gar-
ment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the finger-
tips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust remov-
ing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which
are not recent since the cellulose structure will already
have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and
fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and
fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks
with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat
with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual
marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
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first with acetone
, then with acetic acid; treat any resid-
ual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spi-
rits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of de-
tergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste
and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate bal-
ance of nature.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric
(delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°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.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the
appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer be-
fore starting the wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without pre-
wash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system
which allows an optimal use of the concentrated deter-
gent.
Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
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, lay the
the detergent dispenser drawer .
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness
of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quan-
tities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load
• the laundry is lightly soiled
• large amounts of foam form during washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your
area can be obtained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority. If the water hardness
degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a wa-
ter softener following always the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the
quantity of the detergent.
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