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Which detergent? ...
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from
your appliance, it is important to use the right
detergent in your everyday wash, and only
detergents recommended for use in automatic
machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer
you should use different types of detergent for
different washes, whether for whites, colours or
delicates.
Whites
We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.
Non Biological
If you prefer to use a non biological
detergent, which does not contain
enzymes we recommend Fairy.
Fairy provides good cleaning and
stain removal.
Coloureds
For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.
Delicate items
When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product which
is specially designed to care for fine
fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.
Laundry Bleach
For additional stain removal you may wish
to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach
which is used in addition to your chosen
detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable
fabrics including silks, woollens and
coloureds.
And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but
they are also available in different forms. Whether
you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or
compact form is down to personal choice.
Traditional Powders
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer.
Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the ma-
chine drum.
Traditional Liquids
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol ,
start the machine immediately upon placing the
detergent in the dispenser drawer. Alternatively
the detergent is measured into the specially
designed dosing device* which should be placed
on top of the laundry, and at the back of the
machine drum.
Compact Powders and Liquids
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are
also known) are available in liquid or powder form,
and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to ensure the most
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into
the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the
detergent into the specially designed dosing device*
which should be placed on top of the laundry, and
at the back of the machine drum.
* if you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,
please ensure the dosing device/ball is
removed before carrying out a drying
programme.
Fabric Conditioners
These are ideal for improving "softness", and also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. They are available in two types.
For example Lenor liquid fabric softener,
for use in the washing machine/
washer dryer. The liquid fabric softener
should be poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol . Follow the
manufacturer's dosage instructions and never
exceed the MAX level.
Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a
tumble dryer. We recommend the
conditioning sheets are pinned (using a
safety pin) to an article of laundry and
placed in the tumble dryer.