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All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suit-
able, including liquid, compact (con-
centrated) and special application
detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g.
balls, if these are supplied with the
detergent. Woollens and knitwear con-
taining wool mixtures should be
washed using a detergent specifically
designed for washing woollens.
Amounts of detergent are recom-
mended on the packaging. The right
amount to dispense will depend on the
following:
– The quantity of the washing.
– The water hardness level (check with
your local water supplier).
– The level of soiling.
Water Hardness
Hardness
range
Type of
water
(hardness)
Total
hardness
(mg/l)
°dH
(German)
I
soft
0 - 130
0° - 7°
II
medium
130 - 250
7° - 14°
III
hard
250 - 380
14° - 21°
IV
very hard
over 380
over 21°
It is important to dispense the
correct amount, because...
...too little has the following results:
– The washing will not be properly
clean and will in time become grey
and hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the washing.
– Lime deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
...too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam.
– Low level of agitation.
– Poor washing and rinsing results.
Water is taken in through compartment
i
in the pre-wash.
Water is taken in through compartment
j
in the main wash. If the capacity of
compartment
j
is insufficient for the
amount of detergent needed (e.g. in
very hard water areas), the Customer
Service Engineer can adjust the ma-
chine so that water and detergent can
also be taken into the main wash
through compartment
i
.
Water Softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in water
hardness ranges II-IV. Dispense ac-
cording to the amount specified on the
packaging. First add detergent and
then the water softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
we recommend dispensing the agents
into compartment
j
in the following
order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain salts
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
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