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DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
The choice of detergent depends on:
•
type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,
delicate items, wool).
Note:
Use only specific detergents for washing
wool
•
colour
•
the wash temperature
•
degree and type of soiling
Remarks:
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble
compounds used in modern phosphate-free powder
detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric
or use liquid detergents.
Use only detergents and additives specifically produced
for domestic washing machines.
When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the
pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for use in
domestic washing machines. Descaler could contain
components which can attack parts of your washing
machine.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzine).
Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
Dosage
Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent
pack. They depend on:
•
degree and type of soiling
•
size of wash
full load follow the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions;
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
Minimum load (about 1 kg):
1/2 the amount used for a full load
•
water hardness in your area (request information
from the water company). Soft water requires less
detergent than hard water (refer to water hardness
table)
Notes:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation.
The cleaning effect deteriorates.
If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may
prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time
and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses.
A
Water Hardness Chart
Water hardness 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
You can set the water hardness level of your household supply (1 to 4) by means of the coloured “pointer” (
A
) in the detergent
dispenser. To do this, move the slider on the bottom of the dispenser to the desired position.
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