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SELECTION
The type of detergent depends on:
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the type of fabric (cotton, synthetics,
delicates, wool).
Note: Use only specific detergents for
washing wool.
•
colour.
•
wash temperature.
•
degree and type of soiling.
Notes:
•
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble water softeners in modern
phosphate-free detergents. If you notice this
problem, shake or brush the affected items.
or use a liquid detergent.
•
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry
place out of the reach of children.
•
Use only detergent and fabric conditioner
specifically produced for automatic domestic
washing machines.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or
bleaches, make sure they are suitable for
washing machine use.
•
Do not use solvents
(e.g. B. turpentine, benzine).
•
Do not machine wash or dry fabrics that have
been treated with wax, benzene or
flammable liquids. The fumes can cause a
fire or explosion hazard.
Always wash such items by hand and dry in
the open air.
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Follow the instructions on the detergent pack.
The amounts 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;
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minimum load (about 1 kg):
1/2 the amount used for full load.
•
water hardness in your area (ask for
information from your water company): soft
water requires less detergent than hard water.
Notes:
•
Too much detergent can result in excess
foam formation. which reduces washing
efficiency. If the washing machine detects too
much foam, it may prevent spinning.
•
The laundry will become grey if you use too
little detergent. Too little detergent will also
lead to increased scaling on the heating
element and drum.
Adjust the water hardness level marker in the detergent dispenser according to the water hardness
in your area. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.
FILLING THE DETERGENT AND
ADDITIVES
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser.
2. Filling the detergent dispenser.
•
Programmes with pre- and main wash.
•
Programmes without prewash, main
wash only.
When using liquid detergent, extract the
coloured insert from the detergent dispenser
and put it in the
compartment.
The scale on the insert facilitates dosing.
•
Fabric softeners (do not exceed
“MAX” mark).
•
Stain remover.
•
Water softener (water hardness class 4).
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Dissolved starch.
3. Slide the detergent dispenser in until it
clicks shut.
WASHING - DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness
category
Characteristic
German
scale °dH
French
scale °fH
English
scale °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
