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be machine washed! If the label has the symbol (do not wash), the garments must notThe WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric. ticularly sensitive to machine washing. Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- Woollens and particularly delicate items The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. very gentle treatment. Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a Delicates
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Detergents and additives
Information on water hardnessobtained from your local water supply authority. degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturerOs A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degreeAdding a water softener (descaling product)sure the detergent according to the manufacturerOs instructions. a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Mea- of the dispenser drawer Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartmentLiquid detergentYthe water hardness:Ythe degree of soil:Ythe load:The quantity depends on:How much detergent?manufacturerOs instructions. Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow theWhich detergent and additive?IV=Very hardIII=HardII=MediumI=Soft
according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack. the harder the water, the more detergent required. Instructionsand size of the load; the amount according to the detergent manufacturerOs instructions use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments. Judgeamount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads; detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of
Degree of hardness
immediately
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before starting the programme, or
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French degrees !TH
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