Detergent and Additives
The choice of detergent Dosage
depends on:Follow the dosage
? type of fabric (cottons, easy care/recommendations on the
synthetics, delicate items, wool).detergent pack. They depend on:
Note: Use only specific ? degree and type of soiling.
detergents for washing wool;? Size of wash:
? colour;
? the wash temperature;full load: follow the detergent
manufacturer's instructions;
? degree and type of soiling.half load: 3/4 the amount used
for a full load;
Remarks:Minimum load (about 1 kg):
Whitish residues on dark fabrics 1/2 the amount used for a full
are caused by insoluble water load;
softeners used in modern ? water hardness in your area
phosphate-free powder (request information from the
detergents. If this occurs, shake water company): Soft water
or brush out the fabric or use requires less detergent than
liquid detergents.hard water.
Use only detergents and
additives specifically produced
Notes:
for domestic washing machines.Too much detergent can result in
When using descaling agents,
dyes or bleaches for the pre-excess foam formation.
wash, make sure that they are The cleaning effect deteriorates.
suitable for use in domestic If the washing machine detects
too much foam, it may prevent
washing machines. Descalers spinning.
could contain components that
can attack parts of your washing Insufficient detergent may result
machine.in grey laundry in time, and also
Do not use any solvents (e.g. calcifies the heating system,
turpentine, benzine). Do not drum and hoses.
wash fabrics in the machine
which have been treated with
solvents or flammable liquids.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
Water hardnessCHARACTERISTICSGERMANFRENCHENGLISH
°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
Set the hardness in your house to the water hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired
position.
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