Washing programmes
The programme selector
The programme selector 13 can be rotated
clockwise or anticlockwise.
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13k
13j
13i
13h
13g
You will find an overview of the pro-
grammes 13a to 13k in the "Programme
table".
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The programme is selected with the
programme selector; however, it
starts only when you press the »Start/
Pause« button 20.
Main programmes
Depending on the type of textile, the fol-
lowing main programmes are available:
• Hot wash/Coloured (13a)
• Easy-care (13k)
• Delicates (13e)
• Woollens (13j)
• Hand wash (13i)
For special cases extra programmes are
available:
• Hygiene + (13b)
This programme is only suitable for
boil-proof clothes (95 °C). Increased
hygiene is provided by an extended
boiling period and an extra rinse cycle.
Useful for baby-clothes and clothes
worn by sick persons.
• Active 40 °C (13c)
This programme thoroughly exploits
the detergent at 40 °C and thus saves
energy. Suitable for garments for
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13a
13b
13c
13d
13e
13f
which you would otherwise use the
Coloureds 60 °C programme.
• Mini 30 (13d)
Use this programme, for quickly wash-
ing small number of cotton/blended
fabrics. Suitable for clothes that are
normally worn for a short time such as
sportswear.
Each of these main programmes comprises
a complete washing process, including
washing, rinsing and if required, spin cy-
cles.
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Always match the programme to the
fabric type, colour, degree of soiling
and permissible water temperature.
Always follow the recommendations
on the garment label.
Different temperatures can be selected in
most main programmes.
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Select the temperature only as high as
absolutely necessary.
A high temperature means high pow-
er consumption.
Special programmes
For specific applications you can select any
of the following special programmes:
• Rinse (13h)
Use this programme e.g., when you
want to soft rinse or starch separately.
• Spin (13g)
This programme spins with maximum
possible rpm in the default setting.
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You should reduce the speed for deli-
cate fabrics!
• Drain (13f)
This programme allows you to drain
water, e.g. when you put already
soaked clothes into the appliance and
want to wash them at a later time.
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