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Detergent and Additives
The choice of detergent
depends on:
•
type of fabric (cottons, easy care/
synthetics, delicate items, wool).
Note: Use only specific
detergents for washing wool
•
colour
•
the wash temperature
•
degree and type of soiling
Remarks:
Whitish residues on dark fabrics
are caused by insoluble water
softeners used in modern
phosphate-free powder
detergents. Shake or brush out
the item concerned or use liquid
detergents.
Use only detergents and
additives specifically produced
for domestic washing machines.
When using descaling agents,
bleaches or dyes for the pre-
wash, make sure that they are
suitable for washing machines.
Descaler could contain
substances which can attack
parts of your washing machine.
Do not use any solvents
(e.g. turpentine, benzine). Do not
wash fabrics in the machine which
have been treated with solvents or
flammable liquids.
Dosage
Follow the dosage
recommendations on the
detergent pack. They depend on:
•
degree and type of soiling
•
size of wash
full load: follow the detergent
manufacturer's instructions;
half load: 3/4 the amount used
for a full load;
Minimum load (about 1 kg):
1/2 the amount used for a full
load
•
Water hardness in your area
(request information from the
water company). Soft water
requires less detergent than
hard water (refer to water
hardness table)
Notes:
Too much detergent can result in
excess foam formation.
The cleaning effect deteriorates.
If the washing machine detects
too much foam, it may prevent
spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result
in grey laundry in time and also
calcifies the heating system,
drum and hoses.
A
Water Hardness Chart
WATER HARDNESS
RANGE
CHARACTERISTICS
GERMAN
°dH
FRENCH
°fH
ENGLISH
°eH
1
2
3
4
soft
medium
hard
very hard
0-7
7-14
14-21
over 21
0-12
12-25
25-37
over 37
0-9
9-17
17-26
over 26
You can set the water hardness level of your household supply (1 to 4) by means of the coloured “pointer” (
A
)
in the detergent dispenser. To do this, move the slider on the bottom of the dispenser to the desired position.
