Indesit XWE-81283X-W-EU - Manual (Page 11)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Successful washing results also depend on the correct
dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not
necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in
fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and
contribute to environmental pollution.
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these
create too much foam.
! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
Open the detergent
dispenser drawer and pour
in the detergent or washing
additive, as follows.
Compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder)
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra
compartment 4 has been removed.
Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the
removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper
dosage. If powder detergent is used, place the partition
into slot B.
Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener must not exceed the “max” level indicated
on the central pin
.
Extra compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Insert the additional compartment 4 (provided) into
compartment 1. In pouring the bleach do not exceed the
“max” level indicated on the central pin.
Perform bleaching by pouring the bleach into additional
compartment 4 and set the programme
.
! Traditional bleach should be used on resistant white
fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured and synthetics
fabrics and for wool.
Preparing the laundry
• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
• Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash
cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1.200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Special wash cycles
Sport (programme 1) is designed for washing lightly soiled
sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we
recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated
in the “Table of wash cycles”. We recommend using liquid
detergent, and adding the amount suitable for a half-load.
Dark: use programme 2 to wash dark-coloured garments.
This programme is designed to maintain dark colours over
time. We recommend using a liquid detergent for the best
results when washing dark-coloured garments.
Anti-odour: use programme 3 for washing garments
with bad odours (e.g. smoke, sweat, fried food). The
programme is designed to remove bad odours while
preserving the fabric fibres. Synthetics fabrics or mixed
loads should be washed at 40°, and resistant cotton
fabrics at 60°.
Delicate: use programme 4 to wash very delicate
garments. It is advisable to turn the garments inside out
before washing them. For best results, use liquid detergent
on delicate garments.
Wool: the wool wash programme of this machine has
been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company
for the washing of wool containing garments labelled as
“hand wash” provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions on the garment label and
those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine.
(M1127)
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark
is a Certification trade mark.
Duvet: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of
which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the
special wash programme number 6. We recommend that
duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded
inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total
volume of the drum is used. To achieve the best results,
we recommend that a liquid detergent is used and placed
inside the detergent dispenser drawer.
Coloured: use this programme 11 to wash bright
coloured clothes. The programme is designed to maintain
bright colours over time.
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