User manual

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 allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a
programme with a low temperature.
• 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.
Drying hints
Prepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Check if the drain hose is connected properly. Refer
to installation chapter for more information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the drying
programmes, refer to the drying programmes table.
Items not suitable for drying
Do not set a drying programme for this laundry:
• Synthetic curtains.
• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
• Nylon stockings.
• Quilts.
• Bed covers.
• Duvets.
• Anoraks.
• Sleeping bags.
• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents or
similar.
• Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar to
foam-rubber.
Garment labels
When you dry the laundry, obey the indications on the
labels of the manufacturers:
• = The item can be tumble dried
• = The drying cycle is at high temperature
• = The drying cycle is at reduced temperature
•
= The item can not be tumble dried.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time can change depending on:
• speed of the last spin
• dryness level
• type of laundry
• weight of the load
Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry is
still damp, set a short drying cycle again.
Warning! To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry the laundry.
General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the
average drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the laundry better. Take
note of the duration of the cycles done before.
To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers.
When the drying programme is completed remove the
laundry promptly.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm water only.
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 descaling product
for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and
rust particles.
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