DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENTDOSAGE
The type of detergent depends on:Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
type of fabric (cottons, synthetics,rela deliction to:ate
items, wool). You can use any make or thtype e degree and type of soiling;
of detergent recommended for domestic the size of the load;
washing machines.- full load: follow the detergent
Note: Use only specific detergents for wool.manufacture?s instrructions;
colour;- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
washing temperature;- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the
degree and type of soiling.amount used for a full load;
water hardness in your area (ask for
Notes:information from your water company): soft
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are causwateed r requires less detergent than hard water.
by insoluble water softeners used in modern Notes:
phosphate-free powder detergents.
Too much detergent can result in excess
If you notice this problem, shake or brush the foam formation, which reduces washing
affected items or use a liquid detergent.
efficiency. If the appliance detects excessive
Keep detergents and additives in a dry plafoam it mayce prevent spinning.
and out of reach of children. The laundry will become grey if you use too
Use only detergents and additives little detergent. Too little detergent will also
specifically produced for domestic lead to increased scale deposits on the
appliances.heating element and drum.
If you use water softeners, descaling agenIf using ts chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
and dyes, make sure they are suitable for instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach
washing machine use.can damage the wash.
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, If etthe wac.). ter pressure in your household is
Do not wash fabrics that have been treateextrdeme ly low it is recommended to pour the
with solvents or flammable liquids.detergent for the main wash directly on the
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, and pour thein dissolved starch directly on the
approximately 1 litre water outside of the drum. Then close the lid, select the programme
washing machine in a small container.?Rinse and Spin? and start.
Load the washing machine, close the drum flaps
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