Miele W 1612 - Manual (Page 13)

Energy and water consumption
– To make the most out of each wash
load, load the maximum dry weight
for the program you have selected.
– Use the Colours and Express
programs for small loads.
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed using the Normal program,
the automatic load recognition
system will automatically reduce the
water, energy, and time for that load.
This may cause a correction in the
remaining time displayed for the
wash.
– Using the Normal 60°C program
instead of the Normal 95°C program
will result in energy savings of 35%
to 45%. This setting is quite sufficient
for most levels of soiling.
– To save energy, all wash programs
with a temperature setting of 40°C or
above will draw from the hot water
supply. The only exception is the
Wool program, which protects
garments by avoiding the use of hot
water.
Detergent consumption
– Do not exceed the maximum
detergent dose listed on the
package.
– Adjust the detergent dose to suit how
soiled the laundry is.
– For smaller loads, reduce the amount
(approx.
1
/
3
less detergent for a half
load).
Choosing the right extra options
(Short and Pre-wash)
Select:
– a wash program together with the
Short option for lightly soiled items
with no obvious staining
– a wash program with NO extra
options for moderate to heavy soiling
with visible staining.
– The Heavy Soil extra option for
laundry with large amounts of dirt
(e.g., dust, sand).
When drying with a tumble dryer
To help save energy when using a
dryer, select the highest possible spin
speed for the wash program in
question.
Environmentally friendly use
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