[. . . ] That the washer-dryer is levelled properly; something worth checking for the life of your washer-dryer and the quality of your wash; 4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washer-dryer. 4) Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day. [. . . ] Very popular “salopette” type overalls have straps with hooks that can damage the drum of your washer-dryer or other garments during the wash. By placing the hooks in the bib pocket and fastening them with safety pins, all risks are avoided. When you go on holiday, we recommend that you unplug your washer-dryer, shutting off the water inlet tap and leaving the door opened or ajar. In this way, both the drum and the gasket will remain nice and dry and unpleasant odours will not develop inside the washer-dryer. For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight when dry): - Resistant fabrics: 5. 5 kg maximum - Delicate fabrics: 2 kg maximum - Pure new wool: 1 kg maximum For best results, we recommend you use a specific detergent, taking care not to wash more than 1 kg of laundry. Here is a tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything else, so that the overall weight does not exceed the half load. Remember to use the specific programme 10 which automatically excludes the spin cycle. You can wash quilted coats and wind-cheaters, too, if they are padded with goose or duck down. Once you have removed mud and dirt from trainers, you can wash them with jeans and other tough garments. Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool. MAX MAX 1 2 The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: just lift it up and pull it outwards , as indicated in the figure. Cutting costs efficiently A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. SAVE energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme. You cannot bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 4). Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button H (stain removal), start the washerdryer, then select one of the symbols according to the type of fabric. When you bleach during a normal wash cycle, pour the detergent and any additives in the special compartments, press button H (stain removal), set the programme you desire and turn the washer-dryer on. Margherita - Instructions for installation and use 8 M ARGHERITA Your washer-dryer could fail to work. [. . . ] Small objects may accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. To avoid possible damage, they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber, situated at the lower end of the pump. To access this pre-chamber, just remove the panel covering the bottom of the washer-dryer using a screwdriver (figure 1); then lift the cover rotating it anti-clockwise (figure 2) and check its contents accurately. When you use your washerdryer, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. [. . . ]