Seite EN-11
Preparing laundry and wash
The right washing detergent
Do not use other cleaning agents, such as
scouring powder, household cleaners, etc.
These will damage the washing machine and
your washing.
Recommendations for washing detergent
Type of laundry
and textile
Recommended
washing detergent
White laundry made
from boil-proof cot-
ton or boil-proof
linen
Heavy-duty deter-
gent with bleaching
agents and optical
brighteners
Coloured laundry
made from cotton or
linen
Colour detergent
without bleaching
agents and optical
brighteners
Coloured laundry
made from easy-care
fibres or synthetic
material
Colour or mild deter-
gent without optical
brighteners
Delicate textiles, silk,
viscose
Mild washing deter-
gent
Wool
Special wool deter-
gent
Down jackets
Special detergent for
down-lined jackets
The right dosage
The motto ‘more is better’ does not apply to
detergents and fabric-care products. They
must be dosed properly to achieve the perfect
wash result. Here are some tips:
– If necessary, use a smaller dosage of de-
tergents and fabric-care products if the
drum is not filled completely. For exam-
ple, for half loads, use only about half the
amount needed for a full drum.
– Always adjust the amount of detergent to
the respective hardness of the water. If
your tap water is soft, you need less deter-
gent. Information about the water hardness
in your area is provided by the waterworks
responsible. The water hardness is also
shown on the invoice from your water sup-
plier.
– Dose detergent according to how dirty
your laundry is. Laundry that is less dirty
requires less detergent.
– Highly concentrated detergent (also known
as compact detergent) in particular re-
quires accurate dosage. Even minor differ-
ences can have significant effects.
The following wash results are a sign of incor-
rect dosage of detergent.
Too much detergent:
– Heavy foam formation
– Poor washing and rinsing result
– Skin irritation caused by leftover detergent
in the clothing
Not enough detergent
– Laundry turns grey
– ‘Grease marks’ (grey clumps of grease and
dirt) on laundry
– Build-up of limescale deposits in the drum,
heating elements and/or laundry