To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatileLiquid detergents
substance such as turpentine: in this case, you
Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid
should wait for it to dry completely before washing.detergents, it is possible to use a liquid detergent
The manufacturer of your washing machine is notfor main wash phases if you start the washing
responsible for any damage deriving from the usemachine immediately.
of volatile, inflammable or toxic substances.
Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder
detergents particularly for lightly soiled laundry
At the end of the washingand for medium or low temperature washing pro-
Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possiblegrammes, while it is better to use a powder
after finishing the wash.detergent for high temperature washing
Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat awayprogrammes.
from direct sunlight.
Liquid additives
Detergents and additivesAny liquid additives for softening the laundry must
be poured into the compartment of the detergent
Good washing results also depend on the choicedispenser drawer before starting the programme.
of detergent and use of the correct quantities toThe addition of water softener is particularly useful
avoid waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substanceswhen drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after
washing to avoid a static charge.
which in large quantities can damage the delicateMake sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds
ecological balance of nature.the MAX level.
Always use good quality detergents suitable
for use in washing machines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent ma-
nufacturer according to the weight of laundry, the
degree of soil and the hardness of the water in
your area; if you do not know how hard it is, ask
your local Water Authority.
Powder detergents.
The washing powder should be placed in the
appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the programme. Special detergents
are availaible for coloured and delicate fabrics and
for wool.
"Concentrated" powder detergents
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the
main wash () compartment.
Avoid selecting programmes including
prewash when concentrated detergents are
used.
Water hardness
German degreesGerman degreesGerman degreesGerman degreesGerman degrees
LevelCharacteristicFrench degrees
°dHm mol°T.H.
1Soft0 - 70 - 1,30 - 15
2medium8 - 141,4 - 2,516 - 25
3hard15 - 212,6 - 3,826 - 37
4very hard> 21> 3,8> 37
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