User manual

– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this oc-
curs, adjust manually the items in the tub
and start the spin phase again.
Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is not
sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the appli-
ance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives spe-
cially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of deter-
gent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on the
on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type and
colour of the fabric, the programme tem-
perature and the level of soil.
• If your appliance has not the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the
liquid detergents with a dosing ball.
Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with
the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low temper-
ature.
• To use the correct quantity of the deter-
gent, check the water hardness of your
domestic system
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 soft-
ener. Obey the instructions that you find on
the packaging of the product.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning!
Before maintenance, disconnect the appli-
ance from the mains supply.
External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
Caution! Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a
water softener for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machine. Do this sep-
arately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is
possible that some detergent stays in the
drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash.
To do this:
• Remove the laundry from the drum.
• Set the cotton programme with the high-
est temperature with a small quantity of
detergent.
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