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, silk);The amounts depend on:
Note: Use only specific detergents for washing ? degree and type of soiling;
wool and silk articles;? 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;
Note:- Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount
used for full load;
? Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble water softeners in modern ? water hardness in your area (request
phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs, information from the water company): soft
shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid water requires less detergent than hard
detergents.water.
? Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry Note:
place 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
they are suitable for use in domestic washing also build up scale.
machines.? If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
? Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g. instructions carefully.
turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash Overdosing the bleach can damage the
fabrics in the machine which have been wash.
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS CHARACTERISTICSGERMANFRENCHENGLISH
CATEGORY°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2medium7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water
hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.
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