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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT
The type of detergent depends on:
• the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics,
delicates, wool);
Note: Use only specific detergents for
washing wool.
• colour;
• wash temperature;
• degree and type of soiling.
Note:
• Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble water softeners 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,
dryplace out of the reach of children.
• Use only detergent and fabric conditioner
specifically produced for automatic domestic
washing machines.
• When using water softeners, descaling
agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that
they are suitable for use in domestic washing
machines.
• 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.
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended
dosages as shown on the detergent package.
The amounts depend on:
• degree and type of soiling;
• size of wash;
- full load: according to manufacturers’
instructions;
- half load: 3/4 of the normal amount;
- 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
CATEGORY
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
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