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DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergent and additivesDosage
The type of detergent depends on:Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
? type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, relation to:
delicate items, wool).? the degree and type of soiling;
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.? the size of the load:
? colour;? full load: follow the detergent
? washing temperature;manufacturer?s instructions;
? degree and type of soiling.? half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full
load;
Notes:? minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by used for a full load;
insoluble detergents components used in modern ? water hardness in your area (ask for
phosphate-free powder detergents. information from your water company): soft
If you notice this problem, shake or brush the water requires less detergent than hard
affected items or use a liquid detergent.water.
Notes:
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and
out of reach of children.Too much detergent can result in excess foam
Use only detergents and additives specifically formation, and the reduction of washing
produced for domestic washing machines.efficiency. If the appliance detects excessive foam
it may prevent spinning.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches,
make sure they are suitable for washing machine Insufficient detergent may result in: grey laundry,
use. Descaler could contain components that can deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
attack parts of your washing machine.You can use liquid detergent in the ?Prewash?
phase for programmes with this option. In this
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been case put only powder detergents in the
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.compartment for the main wash .
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add
water in the detergent dispenser up to ?MAX? level
mark.
To prevent dispensing problems when using highly
concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
detergent and place it inside the drum.
Water hardness: soft water requires less detergent
Water hardness CharacteristicsGerman scale French scale Clarke scale
area°dH°fH°eH
1soft0-70-120-9
2average7-1412-259-17
3hard14-2125-3717-26
4very hardover 21over 37over 26
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