PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
1.Sort the laundry according to...Stain removal
? Type of fabric / care label symbol? Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by the
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, automatic enzyme phase of the programme.
handwash items.? To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
? Colourstains etc. add a stain remover to the main wash
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new chamber of the detergent dispenser.
coloured articles separately.? Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if
?Loadingnecessary.
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to Dyeing
improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum.? Only use dyes that are suitable for washing machines.
? Delicates? Follow the Manufacturer?s instructions.
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) ? Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can
and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a cloth bag or be stained by dyes.
pillow case with zip. Always remove curtain rings or Loading the laundry
wash curtains with the rings inside a cotton bag.1. Open the door.
2.Empty all pockets2. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry as drum, without overfilling. Observe the load sizes
well as the appliance drum and tub.given in the quick reference guide.
3.FastenersNote: overloading the machine will result in
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry
or ribbons should be tied together.3. Close the door.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
The choice of detergent depends on:Dosage
? type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent
items, wool).pack. They depend on:
Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool? degree and type of soiling
? colour? size of wash
? the wash temperaturefollow the detergent manufacturer?s instructions for
? degree and type of soilinga full load;
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
Remarks:
Minimum load (about 1 kg):
Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by
insoluble compounds used in modern phosphate-free 1/2 the amount used for a full load
? water hardness in your area (ask for information
powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out
from your water company). Soft water requires less
the fabric or use liquid detergents.
Use only detergents and additives specifically detergent than hard water (refer to the water
hardness table in the operating instructions).
produced for domestic washing machines.
Notes:
When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for use in
formation, which reduces washing efficiency.
domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain
If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may
products which could damage your washing machine.
prevent spinning.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzine). Do
Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time
not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with
and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses.
solvents or flammable liquids.
Water Hardness Chart
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Water hardnessCharacteristics
°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2average7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
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