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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 manufacturers
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 appliance detects excessive foam
it may prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in: grey laundry,
deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
You can use liquid detergent in the Prewash
phase for programmes with this option. In this
case put only powder detergents in the
compartment for the main wash
.
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add
water in the detergent 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.
For machine with three chambers detergent dispenser: adjust the water hardness level pointer in the
detergent dispenser in accordance with the hardness of the water in your area. Move the pointer sideways
to the required position.
Water hardness:
soft water requires less detergent
Water hardness
area
Characteristics
German scale
°dH
French scale
°fH
Clarke scale
°eH
1
2
3
4
soft
average
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 the detergents and additives
1.
Pull out the detergent dispenser to its full extent.
The dispenser will have three or four chambers depending on
model.
2.
Fill the detergent:
Programme with pre- and main wash
Main wash programme without prewash
When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured
insert and fit it in the compartment.
The graduate scale on the insert makes dosing easier.
Fabric softeners and conditioners, no more than
to MAX mark (three chambers model
B
)
or the 100 ml mark (four chambers model
A
).
Chlorine bleach, no more than to MAX mark
(four chambers model
A
).
Stain remover agents
Water softeners (water hardness class 4)
Starch (dissolved in water)
3.
Close the detergent dispenser completely.
A
B
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