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4.3 Programme selection
1 Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity
and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the
"Programmeandconsumptiontable".
2 Selectthedesiredprogrammewiththe“Programme
Selection”knob.
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Programmesarelimitedwiththehighestspinspeed
appropriate for that particular type of fabric.
When selecting the program you will use, always take
fabric type, color, soil degree and permitted water
temperature into consideration.
Alwayspreferthelowesttemperaturevaluewhichisfit
to your laundry type. Higher temperature means higher
power consumption.
4.3.1 Programs
• Cottons
Useforyourcottonlaundry(suchasbedsheets,duvetand
pillowcase sets, towels, bathrobes, underwear, etc.). Your
laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a
longer washing cycle.
• Synthetics
Usetowashyoursyntheticclothes(shirts,blouses,
synthetic/cottonblends,etc.).Itwasheswithagentleaction
and has a shorter washing cycle compared to the Cottons
programme.
For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic 40˚C programme
withprewashandanti-creasingfunctionsselected.Astheir
meshed texture causes excessive foaming, wash the veils/
tulle by putting little amount of detergent into the main
wash compartment. Do not put detergent in the prewash
compartment.
• Woollens
Usetowashyourwoolenclothes.Selecttheappropriate
temperaturecomplyingwiththetagsofyourclothes.Use
appropriate detergents for woolens.
“Thewoolwashcycleofthismachinehasbeen
approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing
of machine washable wool products provided that the
products are washed according to the instructions
on the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine. M1457”
“InUK,Eire,HongKongandIndiatheWoolmarktrade
markisaCertificationtrademark.”
• Automatic Programme
Usetowashyourfrequentlywashablecotton,syntheticor
blended(cotton+synthetic)clothes.Programmedetectsthe
type and quantity of the laundry to automatically adjust water
consumption and programme time.
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CAUTION: Do not wash your woolen and delicate
clothes in this programme.
Select a suitable temperature if the temperature
shown on the temperature display is not compatible
with the warnings on the garment label.
ThemaximumwashingtemperatureinAutomatic
programme depending on the soiling level and laundry
type is 60ºC. Washing performance may not be at the
desired level for heavily soiled whites and stubborn stains
(collar,socksoil,perspirationstain,etc.).Inthiscase,itis
recommended to select Cottons programme with prewash
and set the temperature to 50-60°C.
Many types of clothing are correctly detected and safely
washedinAutomaticprogramme.
• Cotton Economic
Usetowashyournormallysoiled,durablecottonand
linenlaundry.Althoughitwasheslongerthanallother
programmes, it provides high energy and water savings.
Actualwatertemperaturemaybedifferentfromthestated
wash temperature. When you load the machine with less
laundry (e.g. ½ capacity or less), programme time may
automaticallygetshorter.Inthiscase,energyandwater
consumption will decrease more, providing a more economic
wash. This programme is available in the models with the
remaining time indicator.
• BabyProtect
Usetowashbabylaundry,andthelaundrythatbelongs
to allergic persons. Longer heating time and an additional
rinsing step provide a higher level of hygiene.
• Delicate 20°
Usetowashyourdelicateclothes.Itwasheswithmore
gentle washing action compared to the Synthetics
programme.
• Hand wash
Usetowashyourwoolen/delicateclothesthatbear“not
machine-washable”tagsandforwhichhandwashis
recommended.Itwasheslaundrywithaverygentlewashing
action to not to damage clothes.
• Daily express
Usetowashyourlightlysoiledandunstainedcottonlaundry
in a short time.
• Super short express
Usetowashyourlightlysoiledandunstainedcottonlaundry
in a short time.
• Darkcare
Usethisprogrammetowashyourdarkcolouredlaundry
or the laundry that you do not want it get faded. Washing
is performed with little mechanic action and at low
temperatures.Itisrecommendedtouseliquiddetergentor
woolen shampoo for dark coloured laundry.
• Freshen Up
To soften the soiling, it pre-treats the laundry by giving
steam.
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Load only half of the capacity stated for the selected
programme.
When this programme is selected, it is normal to hear
boiling noises since the steam generator boils water to
produce steam.
• Shirts
Usetowashtheshirtsmadeofcotton,syntheticand
synthetic blended fabrics together.
• 40° / 40’
Usethisprogrammetowashyourlightlysoiledandunstained
cotton laundry in a short time.