Washing environmentally and economically
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Energy and water consumption
- To get the most out of your machine,
load the maximum dry load size for
the wash programme you are using.
This will keep the energy and water
consumption to a minimum in relation
to the size of the load.
- Programmes that are more efficient
with regard to energy and water con-
sumption generally have a longer run-
ning time. By extending the pro-
gramme running time, the wash tem-
perature that is actually reached can
be reduced while still providing the
same wash results.
For example, the
ECO 40-60programme has a longer
running time than the Cottons40°C
or 60°C programme. The
ECO 40-60programme is more effi-
cient in terms of energy and water
consumption but has a longer running
time.
- Use the Express 20programme for
small, lightly soiled loads.
- Modern detergents make it possible
to wash at lower temperatures (e.g.
20°C). Using lower temperature set-
tings will save energy.
Hygiene in the washing ma-
chine
Washing at low temperatures and/or us-
ing liquid detergents can cause bacteria
and odours to build up in the washing
machine. Miele therefore recommends
cleaning the washing machine once
every month.
When the message Hygiene info: Select
“Maintenance” and run the “Clean ma-
chine” programme. appears in the display,
the washing machine must be cleaned.
Information about subsequent
tumble drying
The spin speed selected affects the re-
sidual moisture in the laundry and the
sound emissions of the washing ma-
chine.
The higher the spin speed, the lower the
residual moisture in the laundry. How-
ever, the sound emissions of the wash-
ing machine will increase.
Select the highest possible spin speed
for the wash programme to save energy
in the subsequent tumble dryer cycle.
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