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 to
care for fine fabrics. Drefs 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.
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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 machine 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 laundr, 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).
