User manual ZANUSSI WDS1092

[. . . ] LAVADORA-SECADORA WASHER-DRYER MQUINA DE LAVAR E SECAR WDS 1092 124976150 MANUAL DE USO INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MANUAL DE UTILIZAO YOUR NEW WASHER-DRYER This new washing machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. n Environment protection n n n n The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollen with extreme gentleness. The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95 to 60C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed. The two drying programmes will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever the weather. n Machine scrapping Hints on how to save energy By following these hints you will obtain economical washing without damaging the environment: n Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. n Use a programme with prewash only for very soiled laundry. [. . . ] Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. ENGLISH Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), 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. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk 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 water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. 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. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect 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 (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature 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 (60C max) and woollens, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. 32 Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German dH French T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0, 0-15 00-07 16-25 08-14 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 Drying n All laundry to be dried must be thoroughly spun. [. . . ] Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. Check that the drain hose is not damaged. Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. [. . . ]