Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the gar-
ment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips
and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing
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 col-
oureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
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, lay the gar-
ment 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 first
with acetone
1)
, then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits
or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of deter-
gent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and pro-
tect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of
nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (del-
icates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing tempera-
ture 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 pro-
grammes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the ap-
propriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before start-
ing the wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash
must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which al-
lows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
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 wa-
ter used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities
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 hard-
ness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can
be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or
from your local authority. If the water hardness degree is me-
dium or high we suggest you to add a water softener follow-
ing always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the de-
gree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.
Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum
Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Compartment
COTONE - LINO
ENERGICO
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm
Maximum load 8 kg; Reduced load 4 kg
1)
White and coloured cotton (heavily soiled items).
CENTRIFUGA
ANTIPIEGA
ESCLUSIONE CENTRI-
FUGA
PRELAVAGGIO
IGIENE PIÙ
BREVE
MORBIDEZZA 5 RIS-
CIACQUI
2)
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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