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Washing environmentally and economically
Energy and water saving Choosing the correct function
(Pre-wash and Quicker Wash)
Detergent
When drying with a tumble dryer
• Water consumption and energy usage are
determined by the size of the load.
The most efficient use of the washing machine is by
loading maximum dry load for the programme you
are using.
• When smaller amounts of laundry are washed, the
automatic load control will reduce the amount of
water and energy used.
• Use the Quick Rapid 30” programme for small,
lightly soiled loads.
• Modern detergents make it possible to wash at
lower temperatures (e.g. 20 °C). The Eco 40-60
programme is able to clean normally soiled cotton
laundry declared to be at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in
the same cycle.
• Always select the lowest appropriate temperature.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy
consumption are generally those that perform at
lower temperatures and longer duration.
• To maintain the hygiene of the machine, carry out a
hot wash (above 60 °C) at least 1 x per month.
Select:
• A wash programme together with the Quicker Wash
function for light soiling where there are no obvious
marks.
• A wash programme without any functions for
normal to heavy soiling with visible marks.
• The Pre-wash function for laundry with large
amounts of soiling (e.g. dust, sand).
• Do not exceed the amounts of detergent
recommended by the manufacturer on the
packaging.
• Adjust the dosage to the degree of soiling of the
laundry.
• Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads
(approx. ⁄ less than the amount recommended can
be used when washing a half load).
Selecting the highest possible spin speed for the
wash programme will save energy when drying in a
tumble dryer afterwards.
Noise and remaining moisture content are influenced
by the wash load, programme selected and the final
spin speed. The heavier the load and higher the spin
speed; the higher the noise will be.
WARNING: Do not over fill the detergent drawer
with detergent as foaming and leakage will occur.
WARNING: Leaking from detergent drawer may
occur if too much detergent, or in wash treatment
additives are used with detergent. Please use as per
detergent manufacturer’s instructions and monitor
and adjust use accordingly.