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Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*),Quantity of detergent to be used
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treatthe type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residualhardness of the water used.
marks from white fabrics with bleach.Water hardness is classified in so-called ?degrees?
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse andof hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat anyyour area can be obtained from the relevant water
residual marks with bleach.supply company, or from your local authority.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat anyFollow the product manufacturers? instructions on
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and thenquantities to use.
rinse thoroughly.Use less detergent if:
- you are washing a small load,
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.- the laundry is lightly soiled,
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.- large amounts of foam form during washing.
Detergents and additivesDegrees of water hardness
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoidDegrees
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substancesLevelCharacteristicGermanFrench
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate°dH°T.H.
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of0- 70-15
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,1soft
washing temperature and degree of soiling.8-1416-25
2medium
All commonly available washing machine detergents15-2126-37
may be used in this appliance:3hard
- powder detergents for all types of fabric,4very hard moremore
- powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)than 21than 37
and woollens,
- liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting the
programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer?s
recommendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the ?MAX? mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
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