10 Using Detergents, Softener & Bleach
Detergent
•Add a measured amount of detergent to the detergent drawer.
•Use only detergent specifically recommended for top loading washers and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Choosing the detergent type
•The type of detergent to be used depends on the type and colour of the fabric.
•Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
•Wash delicate clothes with special detergents only.
•When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, use a liquid detergent.
•Wash woollens with special detergent made specifically for woollens.
liquid detergent
•Add liquid detergent into the detergent drawer before washing. If the liquid detergent has lost its “fluidity”, dilute it with water before pouring it into the detergent drawer.
•Note: in order to avoid residual detergent build up, clean the detergent drawer every 23 months.
Adjusting detergent amount
•The amount of detergent to be used depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and water hardness.
•Do not use amounts exceeding the dosage quantities recommended on the detergent package to avoid problems of excessive foam and poor rinsing.
•Use less detergent for small amounts or lightly soiled clothes.
Using gel and tablet detergent
•If the gel detergent thickness is not fluidal or it is a capsule liquid tablet, place it directly into the wash tub before washing.
•Place tablet detergents into the detergent drawer or directly into the wash tub before washing.
Tablet detergents may leave residues in the detergent compartment. If this should occur, place the tablet detergent in amongst the laundry near the lower part of the wash tub for future washes.
Using softener
•Add softener into the softener dispenser before washing. The softener will flow into the inner drum in all standard programs except the delicate program.
•Avoid spilling undiluted softener onto the clothes in the wash tub as it may damage them.
•If the softener has lost its “fluidity”, dilute it with water before pouring it into the softener dispenser.
Note: in order to avoid residual softener build up, clean the softener dispenser every 23 months.
How to use bleach
If required, add a measure of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach inlet. Avoid spilling bleach onto the clothes in the machine as undiluted bleach may damage them.
1.Dilute bleach with twice the volume of water. Use only a little amount of bleach and rinse clothes well to avoid skin irritation. Do not pour bleach onto clothes.
2.Read and carefully follow the directions and warnings regarding the use of bleach.
3.Do not use bleach for coloured fabrics.
4.Do not use bleach and detergents by mixing them.
Using starch
•Add liquid starch, powder starch or fabric dye into the softener compartment.
•Do not use softener and starch together in a washing cycle.
•Wipe the inside of the machine with a damp and clean cloth after using starch.
Using limescale remover
•When required, use limescale removers manufactured specifically for washing machines only.
When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover read the manufacturer's instructions on the package carefully and follow the dosage values. Use a measuring cup if available.
Important: Use only detergents manufactured specifically for top loader washing machines.
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