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Washing Detergents and Care Agents
Which washing detergent and care
agent?
Use only washing detergents and care agents which
are suitable for use in washing machines. Always fol-
low the manufacturer's instructions.
How much washing detergent and
care agent?
The amount to be used depends on:
•
the dirtiness of the washing
•
the hardness category of the mains water supply
•
the filling quantity
2
If the detergent manufacturer gives no
details of the dosing quantities for minimum
loads, add one third less for half loads and,
in the case of very small loads and for EASY
IRON (Leichtbügeln, Fâcile à Repasser), only
half the amount of detergent recommended
for a full load.
Refer to the detergent/care agent manufacturer's
instructions on use and dosage.
Water Softener
For medium to high water hardness (hardness cate-
gory II or higher) you should use water softener. Pay
attention to the manufacturer's instructions. Always
then meter detergent for hardness category I (= soft).
The responsible water works can provide information
on the local water hardness.
2
Since the water softener is added before the
main washing detergent, (water pre-soften-
ing), eighty percent of the softener quantity
stated on the package is sufficient.
Water Hardness Details
Hardness Category
Water Hardness °dH
(degrees German hardness)
Water Hardness in mmol/l
(millimol per litre)
I – soft
0 - 7
up to 1.3
II – medium hard
7 - 14
1.3 - 2.5
III – hard
14 - 21
2.5 - 3.8
IV – very hard
over 21
over 3.8
