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DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergents and Dosage
additivesFollow the instructions on the detergent pack in
The type of detergent depends on:relation to:
type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, the degree and type of soiling;
delicate items, wool). the size of the load;
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.- full load: follow the detergent manufacturer?s
colour;instructions;
washing temperature;- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
degree and type of soiling.- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount
Notes:used for a full load;
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by water hardness in your area (ask for information
insoluble detergents components used in modern from your water company): soft water requires
phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice less detergent than hard water.
this problem, shake or brush the affected items or Notes:
use a liquid detergents.Too much detergent can result in excess foam
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency.
of reach of children.If the appliance detects excessive foam it may
Use only detergents and additives specifically prevent spinning.
produced for domestic washing machines.Insufficient detergent may result in: grey laundry,
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
sure they are suitable for washing machine use. When using concentrated fabric softeners, add
Descaler could contain components that can attack water in the detergents dispenser up to ?MAX?
parts of your washing machine.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 CHARACTERISTICSGERMANFRENCHENGLISH
HARDNESS °dH°fH°eH
CATEGORY
1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
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