DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENTFollow the instructions on the detergent pack in
relation to:
The type of detergent depends on:
type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicthe degree aate nd type of soiling;
items, wool). You can use any make or thtype e size of the load;
of detergent recommended for domestic - full load: follow the detergent
washing machines.manufacture?s instrructions;
Note: Use only specific detergents for wool.- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
colour;- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the
washing temperature;amount used for a full load;
degree and type of soiling. water hardness in your area (ask for
Notes:information from your water company): soft
water requires less detergent than hard
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused
water.
by insoluble water softeners used in modern
phosphate-free powder detergents. Notes:
If you notice this problem, shake or brToo ush the much detergent can result in excess
affected items or use a liquid detergefont.am formation, which reduces washing
Keep detergents and additives in a dry plaefficience cy. If the appliance detects excessive
and out of reach of children.foam it may prevent spinning.
Use only detergents and additives The laundry will become grey if you use too
specifically produced for domestic little detergent. Too little detergent will also
appliances.lead to increased scale deposits on the
If you use water softeners, descaling agenheating ets lement and drum.
and dyes, make sure they are suitable for If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
washing machine use.instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine,can damag etc.). e the wash.
Do not wash fabrics that have been treate If dthe wa ter pressure in your household is
with solvents or flammable liquids.extremely low it is recommended to pour the
detergent for the main wash directly on the
DOSAGE
drum.
WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness CharacteristicsGerman scale French scale Clarke scale
class°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2average7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
DYEING AND BLEACHING
Dyeing: Commercially available products Only use products recommended for
usually consist of a dye colour, fixing agenwashing macht and ines.
salt. For the effective use of the dye plea Plasse follow tic and rubber parts of the machine may
strictly the manufac?s insturertructions.be stained by dyes or bleaches.
STARCHING
Dissolve / dilute the starch, powder or liquid, Load the washingin machine, close the drum flaps
approximately 1 litre water outside ofan the d pour the dissolved starch directly on the
washing machine in a small container.drum. Then close the lid, select the programme
?Rinse and Spin? and start.
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