[. . . ] Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] · The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. · The Eco valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet 1 3 AQUACYCLE ON/OFF TEMPERATURE HALF LOAD SUPER RINSE PROGRAMME MADE IN ITALY F 555 G SYNTHETICS WITH PREW. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates. Laundry weights bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 90°-60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) and colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres. net curtains), mixed 30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres, non-fast coloured items. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. [. . . ] Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: · Remove the plug from the socket. · Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. · Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. [. . . ]