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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.

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

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Summary of Contents for AWF 591

Page 1: ...DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARING TO WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANS...

Page 2: ...er supply inlet hose in accordance with regulations of your local water company Water inlet Cold water only Tap 3 4 threaded hose connection Water Pressure flow pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar 5 Drain...

Page 3: ...sposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact you...

Page 4: ...Pull the handle gently to open the door Close the door with light force it will lock home audibly To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer we recommend that you carry out a sho...

Page 5: ...ps and hooks and eyes Tie loose belts or straps together Stain removal Blood milk egg etc are generally removed by the automatic enzyme phase of the programme To remove red wine coffee tea grass and f...

Page 6: ...h 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 inst...

Page 7: ...detergents use the commercially available detergent ball or bag and measure out directly into the drum Measure out gel type detergent like powder detergent When using descaling agents bleaches or dyes...

Page 8: ...letely Slowly turn the handle anticlockwise until the water drains out 5 Wait until all the water has drained off 6 Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it 7 Clean the filter and the filter ch...

Page 9: ...n this case it is recommended that the machine be emptied after each wash cycle Before emptying the residual water switch the appliance off and unplug it from the mains socket The residual water drain...

Page 10: ...for brittleness and cracks and replace with a new hose of the same type obtainable from After Sales Service or your dealer Isolate the appliance immediately from the mains if the hose is damaged 1 Tu...

Page 11: ...d and the light is on The washing machine safety system has been activated see Fault Indicators table Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash Check whether the siphon is co...

Page 12: ...s fitted F4 to F16 are also displayed Switch the washing machine off First of all select and start the Drain Cancel programme Then select and start the desired programme again For models with no fault...

Page 13: ...it offers a great space management tool and storage solution a Stacking Kit by means of which you can fix your dryer on top of your washing machine and thus effectively save space Some models are able...

Page 14: ...ed by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store For the Republic of Ireland only The information...

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