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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT
The type of detergent depends on:
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the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics,
delicates, wool);
Note:
Use only specific detergents for
washing wool.
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colour;
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wash temperature;
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degree and type of soiling.
Note:
•
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble detergents components in
modern phosphate-free detergents. If this
occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use
liquid detergents.
•
Keep detergents and additives in a safe,
dry place out of the reach of children.
•
Use only detergent and fabric conditioner
specifically produced for automatic domestic
washing machines.
•
When you use descaling agents, dyes or
bleaches, make sure that they are suitable
for washing machines use. Descaler could
contain components which can attack parts
of your washing machine.
•
Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g.
turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash
fabrics in the machine which have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
STAIN REMOVAL
•
Blood, milk, egg, and other organic
substances are generally removed by the
enzyme phase of the programme.
•
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and
fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain
removing agent to the main wash in chamber
of the detergent drawer.
•
Particularly stubborn stains can be treated
with stain remover before the wash.
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended
dosages as shown on the detergent package.
The amounts depend on:
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degree and type of soiling;
•
size of wash;
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full load: according to manufacturers’
instructions;
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half load: 3/4 of the normal amount;
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minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount
used for full load;
•
water hardness in your area (request
information from the water company): soft
water requires less detergent than hard
water.
Note:
•
Overdosing the detergent results in
excessive foaming and reduces the wash
efficiency.
•
Using insufficient detergent results in grey
laundry. The heating elements and drum also
build up scale.
•
If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach
can damage the wash.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
WATER HARDNESS
WATER HARDNESS
AREA
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
