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ContentsAdvice and tips before washing
Colored cotton
Colored cotton items labeled 140 °F (60 °C)
should be washed on HOT, at first time in
order to remove any excess dye.
If you do not do so, there is a risk that the
color will run. Use detergent without bleach in
order to preserve the color of the fabric.
Delicates
Unbleached linen
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed
at 140 °F (60 °C), using detergent containing
no bleach or optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled
linen can occasionally be washed at higher
temperatures, but not too often as the heat
can destroy the linens sheen and strength.
Wool and silk
These fabrics are sometimes labeled as
machine washable and sometimes as hand
wash. The machines Wool/hand program is
just as gentle as washing by hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes
such as washing.
If you do not wish to spin dry, you can
squeeze out the water using terrycloth towels.
In this case select No spin.
To find out how to select this setting, see the
Operating instructions. However, most items
can withstand a short spin. Select short spin
by selecting a spin speed below medium.
Artificial fibers and synthetic fibers
These materials require plenty of room to
prevent them from getting wrinkled. Only fill
half the drum when washing artificial or
synthetic fibers. Choose a short spin by
selecting a spin speed of medium.
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Save time and energy
Use the White program to save time and
energy. This program has a shorter main
wash than a Stain - Color wash, but it is often
long enough for normally soiled laundry.
Economy and efficiency
You can save a lot of energy by not using
higher temperature programs than necessary.
• Select Quick wash if you just need to
freshen up shirts or sports clothes, for
example. This will save both water and
energy.
• If you select a fast spin speed, this reduces
energy consumption when drying in a
tumble dryer or drying cabinet.
• Try to use fully loaded machine whenever
possible.
• Avoid washing with pre-wash. Modern
machines and detergents clean withoutpre-
wash. Only garments soiled with protein
stains such as grape juice or grass are likely
to need a pre-wash.
Detergents
Eco-labeled detergents are less harmful to
the environment.
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only
if you are not satisfied with the results.
Due to environmental concerns, we
discourage the use of strong chemicals.
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and
discoloration of the machine.
Note!
Note!