GB 6
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergents and additives
The type of detergent depends on:
• type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,
delicate items, wool).
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.
• colour;
• washing temperature;
• degree and type of soiling.
Notes:
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by
insoluble detergents components used in modern
phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice
this problem, shake or brush the affected items or
use a liquid detergents.
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out
of reach of children.
Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make
sure they are suitable for washing machine use.
Descaler could contain components that can attack
parts of your washing machine.
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
Dosage
Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
relation to:
• the degree and type of soiling;
• the size of the load;
- full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions;
- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount
used for a 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, and the reduction of washing efficiency.
If the washing machine detects excessive foam it
may prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in:
grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in
the detergents dispenser up to “MAX” level mark.
To prevent dispensing problems when using highly
concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
detergent and place it inside the drum.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER
HARDNESS
CATEGORY
CHARACTE-
RISTICS
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
Filling up with detergents and additives
The dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model.
Pour in the detergent:
• Washing powder for prewash and main wash
• Washing powder for main wash without prewash
• Fabric softeners and starch products,
no more than to “MAX” mark.
• Chlorine bleach, no more than to “MAX” mark.
(only four compartments model)
• Stain removers
• Water softeners (water hardness class 4)
• Starch (dissolved in water)
Be careful not to fill more than the “MAX” level mark.
Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash.
For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to
40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents to avoid whitish
residues on the laundry.
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