DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
The choice of detergent depends on:Dosage
? type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, Follow the dosage recommendations on the
delicate items, wool).detergent pack. They depend on:
Note: Use only specific detergents for washing ? degree and type of soiling
wool
? size of wash
? colourfull load follow the detergent manufacturer?s
? the wash temperatureinstructions;
? degree and type of soiling
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
Remarks:Minimum load (about 1 kg):
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by 1/2 the amount used for a full load
insoluble compounds used in modern phosphate-? water hardness in your area (request information
free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or from the water company). Soft water requires
brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents.less detergent than hard water (refer to water
Use only detergents and additives specifically hardness table)
produced for domestic washing machines.
Notes:
When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for Too much detergent can result in excess foam
the pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for formation.
use in domestic washing machines. Descaler could The cleaning effect deteriorates.
contain components which can attack parts of your If the washing machine detects too much foam, it
washing machine.may prevent spinning.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzine). Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in
Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have time and also calcifies the heating system, drum and
been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.hoses.
A
Water hardness chart
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Water hardnessCharacteristics
°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 dispenser, you can set the water hardness level of your
household supply (1 to 4) by means of the coloured ?pointer? (A). To do this, move the slider on the
bottom of the dispenser to the desired position.
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