DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENTSTAIN REMOVAL
The type of detergent depends on: Blood, milk, egg, and other organic
the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, substances are generally removed by the
delicates, wool);enzyme phase of the programme.
Note: Use only specific detergents for To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and
washing wool.fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain
removing agent to the main wash in chamber
colour;
of the detergent drawer.
wash temperature;
Particularly stubborn stains can be treated
degree and type of soiling.
with stain remover before the wash.
Note:
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble detergents components in Do not exceed manufacturers? recommended
modern phosphate-free detergents. If thdosagesis as shown on the detergent package.
occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or usThe amountse depend on:
liquid detergents. degree and type of soiling;
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, size of wash;
dry place out of the reach of children.- full load: according to manufac? turers
Use only detergent and fabric conditioneir nstructions;
specifically produced for automatic domestic
- half load: 3/4 of the normal amount;
washing machines.
- minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount
When you use descaling agents, dyes or
used for full load;
bleaches, make sure that they are suitable
water hardness in your area (request
for washing machines use. Descaler could
information from the water company): soft
contain components which can attack parts
water requires less detergent than hard
of your washing machine.
water.
Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g.
turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash Note:
fabrics in the machine which have been
Overdosing the detergent results in
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
excessive foaming and reduces the wash
efficiency.
Using insufficient detergent results in grey
laundry. The heating elements and drum also
build up scale.
If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach
can damage the wash.
WATER HARDNESS
WATER HARDNESS GERMANFRENCHENGLISH
CHARACTERISTICS
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1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
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