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DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergents and additivesDosage
The type of detergent depends on:Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
? type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, relation to:
delicate items, wool).? the degree and type of soiling;
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.? the size of the load;
? colour;- full load: follow the detergent manufacturer?s
? washing temperature;instructions;
? degree and type of soiling.- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
Notes:- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by used for a full load;
insoluble detergents components used in modern ? water hardness in your area (ask for information
phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice from your water company): soft water requires
this problem, shake or brush the affected items or less detergent than hard water.
use a liquid detergents.Notes:
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and Too much detergent can result in excess foam
out of reach of children.formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency.
Use only detergents and additives specifically If the appliance detects excessive foam it may
produced for domestic washing machines.prevent spinning.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, Insufficient detergent may result in:
make sure they are suitable for washing machine grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
use. Descaler could contain components that can When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in
attack parts of your washing machine.the detergents dispenser up to ?MAX? level mark.
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).To prevent dispensing problems when using highly
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
detergent and place it inside the drum.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS CHARACTERISTICSGERMANFRENCHENGLISH
CATEGORY°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
Filling up with detergents and additives
The dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model.
Pour in the detergent:
? Washing powder for prewash and main wash
? Washing powder for main wash without prewash
? Fabric softeners and starch products,
no more than to ?MAX? mark.
? Chlorine bleach, no more than to ?MAX? mark.
(only four compartments model)
? Stain removers
? Water softeners (water hardness class 4)
? Starch (dissolved in water)
Be careful not to fill more than the ?MAX? level mark.
Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash.
For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to
40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents in chamber II for
main wash to avoid whitish residues on the laundry.
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