Zanussi ZWK 5120 - Manuel (Page 37)

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Washing guide
IMPORTANT !
Sorting and preparing the washing
• Sort washing by type and care label (refer to
International symbols section below) : normal
wash for tough fabrics which can withstand
intense washing and spinning cycles ; delicate
wash for delicate fabrics which need to be
treated with care. For mixed loads, loads with
items of different types of material, choose a
programme and a temperature suitable for the
most fragile material.
• Wash whites and colours separately : Othe-
rwise, whites will be coloured or will turn grey.
• New coloured clothes often contain excess
dye. It is recommended to wash such items
separately the first time. Follow care instruc-
tions “wash separately” and “wash separately
several times”.
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• Remove loose buttons, pins and fasteners.
Close zip fasteners, tie ups laces and straps.
• Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping bags, ano-
raks, etc.), coloured headwear, wool and
material with printed designs inside out.
• Wash small fragile items (socks, tights, bras,
etc) in a net bag.
• Take special care with curtains. Remove
hooks and place net curtains in a net or bag.
Wash loads depending on type of
materials
The amount of washing placed in the drum must
not exceed the maximum capacity of the
washing machine. This capacity can vary depen-
ding on the type of materials. Reduce the quan-
tity if washing is heavily soiled or made of
absorbant material.
Not all textiles have the same volume in the
drum or the same water absorption levels. In
general, the drum must therefore be filled :
• to full capacity but avoiding excessive pres-
sure on cotton, linen and cotton/linen mixtu-
res,
• to half capacity for processed cottons and
synthetic fibres,
• to a third of its capacity for very fragile items
such as net curtains and woollens.
For mixed loads, fill drum depending on most
fragile materials.
Detergents and additives
Only use detergents and additives designed for
use in a washing machine. Refer to manufactu-
rer’s recommendations and also Dispenser box
and Using the right amount of detergent sec-
tions.
We do not recommend mixing different types of
detergents. This may spoil the washing.
The amount of detergent to be used depends on
the size of the load, the hardness of the water
and how heavily soiled the washing is.
If the water is soft, reduce the amount slightly. If
the water contains lime scale (a descaler is
recommended) or if the washing is heavily soiled
or stained, increase the amount slightly.
You can obtain information on the hardness
level of water in your area by contacting your
water company or other competent source.
There are no restrictions on the use of powder
detergents.
Liquid detergents must not be used when a
prewash has been selected. For cycles without
prewash, they can be added either via means of
a dosing ball, or in the detergent compartment.
In either case, the wash cycle must be started
immediately.
Detergent tablets or doses must be placed in the
detergent compartment of your appliance’s dis-
penser box.