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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 water softeners used in modern
phosphate-free powder detergents. Shake or brush
out the item concerned or use liquid detergents.
Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.
When using descaling agents, bleaches or dyes for
the pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for
washing machines. Descaler could contain
substances 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
RANGE
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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