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If a dosage ball/device is supplied with your
concentrate detergent, measure the detergent into
the device/ball which should then be placed on top of
the laundry and at the back of the machine drum.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked
before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations
on quantities to use and
do not exceed the «MAX»
mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The quantity of detergent will depend on the load
size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water
used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.
Not enough washing powder causes
:
– the washload to turn gray,
– greasy clothes.
Too much washing powder causes
:
– sudsing,
– reduced agitation and washing effect,
– inadequate rinsing,
Use less detergent if
:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– large amounts of foam form during washing.
Rust
: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust
removing product used cold. Be careful with rust
stains which are not recent since the cellulose
structure will already have been damaged and the
fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains
: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites
and fast coloureds only).
Grass
: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and
fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue
: moisten with acetone (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick
: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine
: soak in water and detergent, rinse and
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any
residual marks with bleach.
Ink
: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains
: first treat with stain remover, methylated
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene,
etc. If such fluids have been used to remove
stains prior to washing, wait until they have
completely evaporated from the fabric before
placing garments in the appliance
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour
fastness, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)
and woollens,
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using compact (concentrate) detergents, a
programme
without
prewash must be selected.
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