Indesit BWSA 61053 W: Detergents and laundry

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Delicates: use programme 4 to wash very delicate

GB

Successful washing results also depend on the correct

garments. It is advisable to turn the garments inside out

dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not

before washing them. For best results, use liquid detergent

necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact

on delicate garments. For washing Silk items and Curtains,

cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contri-

select the relevant cycle and activate the option ; the

bute to environmental pollution.

machine will end the cycle with the laundry soaked and

! Do not use hand washing detergents because these

the indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that the

create too much foam.

! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-

laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE button

washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

ro the option .

! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

Mixed: a 40°C cycle for washing cotton and synthetic

Open the detergent dispenser

garments together. Suitable for lightly soiled underwear.

drawer and pour in the deter-

Sport (programme 11) is designed for washing lightly soiled

gent or washing additive, as

sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we

follows.

recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the

“Programme table”. We recommend using liquid detergent,

and adding the amount suitable for a half-load.

Duvet: to wash single duvet (the weight of which should not

exceed 1 kg), cushions or clothes padded with goose down

such as puffa jackets, use the special wash cycle number 12.

We recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with their

Compartment 1: Do not pour detergent into the middle

edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾

compartment 1.

of the total volume of the drum is used. To achieve the best

Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)

results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used and

If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the remo-

placed inside the detergent dispenser drawer.

vable 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.

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.

Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue:

How much does your laundry weigh?

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by

1 sheet 400-500 g

The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments

1 pillow case 150-200 g

labelled as “hand wash” provided that the products are

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

washed according to the instructions on the garment label

1 bathrobe 900-1.200 g

and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing

1 towel 150-250 g

machine. (M1128)

Garments requiring special care

Daily cotton: a 30°C cycle for cotton garments. It allows

for reducing consumption of energy for heating the water,

while guaranteeing excellent results. Suitable for lightly soiled

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark

garments.

is a Certification trade mark.

Daily synthetics: a 30°C cycle for synthetic garments. It

Anti odour: use programme 14 (Synthetics) for washing

allows for reducing consumption of energy for heating the

garments with bad odours (e.g. smoke, sweat, fried food).

water, while guaranteeing excellent results. Suitable for lightly

The programme is designed to remove bad odours while

soiled garments.

preserving the fabric fibres.

Coloureds: a 30°C cycle that helps to preserve the colours;

suitable for coloured cotton and synthetic garments. It allows

for reducing consumption of energy for heating the water,

while guaranteeing excellent results. Suitable for lightly soiled

garments.

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