Fagor FA-4812, Care & Instruction Manual

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USING DETERGENT
AND ADDITIVES
operating the machine and useful tips
environmental notice
Keep in mind that some concentrated
detergents are friendlier to nature and the
environment.
Using more detergent does not help
improve wash results,
and, besides being more expensive, it
adversely affects the environment.
Therefore, we recommend you follow the
detergent manufacturer’s instructions.
a Your washing machine’s detergent
dispenser has three compartments:
washing, softener and pre-washing
compartments.
b If you’re using liquid detergent, you
should close the door to the washing
compartment. Using two fingers, pick
the blue tab that protrudes from the
bottom of that compartment and pull
outwards completely. Release the flip
top lid so it is in a horizontal position.
This will prevent the liquid detergent from
leaking out. To use powdered detergent,
this lid should be open. Place it on a
vertical position by pressing the top tab
with one finger, and push it backwards
completely.
c Before starting the wash cycle, pour
liquid or powdered detergent, or additive,
in the appropriate compartment.
The level of liquid must never exceed
the MAX reference mark stamped on
the dispenser wall.
Remember that the amount of detergent to
be used always depends on the following:
Amount of clothes to be washed.
Degree of soiling.
Water hardness (you can obtain information
on the degree of water hardness through the
corresponding local authorities).
We recommend you use a lime-treating
product if water hardness in your area
is high.
Important!
Important!
DETERGENT
AND ADDITIVES
WASHING PRE-WASHING SOFTENER