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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
detergent components used in
modern phosphate-free powder
detergents. If you notice this
problem, shake or brush the
affected items or use a liquid
detergent.
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
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
