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DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENTDETERGENT DOSAGES
The type of detergent depends on:Do not exceed manufacturers? recommended
? the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, dosages as shown on the detergent package.
delicates, wool);The amounts depend on:
Note: Use only specific detergents for ? degree and type of soiling;
washing wool.? size of wash;
? colour;- full load: according to manufacturers?
? wash temperature;instructions;
? degree and type of soiling.- half load: 3/4 of the normal amount;
- minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount
Note:
used for full load;
? Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
? water hardness in your area (request
the insoluble water softeners in modern
information from the water company): soft
phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs,
water requires less detergent than hard
shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid water.
detergents.
? Keep detergents and additives in a safe, Note:
dryplace out of the reach of children.? Overdosing the detergent results in
? Use only detergent and fabric conditioner excessive foaming and reduces the wash
specifically produced for automatic domestic efficiency. If the washing machine detects too
washing machines.much foam, it may prevent spinning.
? When using water softeners, descaling ? Using insufficient detergent results in grey
agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that laundry. The heating elements and drum also
they are suitable for use in domestic washing build up scale.
machines.? If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
? Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g. instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach
turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash can damage the wash.
fabrics in the machine which have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
WATER HARDNESS
WATER HARDNESS GERMANFRENCHENGLISH
CHARACTERISTICS
CATEGORY°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
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