Energy and water consumption
– Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
– Use the
Automatic
and
Express
programmes for small loads.
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using the
Cottons
programme, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the time
left shown in the display is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Using the
Cottons 60°C
programme
instead of the
Cottons 95°C
programme will give energy savings
of between 35% and 45%.
Detergent
– Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
– Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx.
1
/
3
less than
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Degree of soiling
With most of the programmes you can
specify the degree of soiling of the
laundry. The washing machine will then
adjust the programme to suit the
degree of soiling.
–
Light
No visible dirt or stains.
–
Normal
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
–
Heavy
Visible dirt and stains as well as
soiling that has dried on or been left
unwashed for a while.
When drying with a tumble dryer
– Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
Washing environmentally and economically
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