AEG W 857 manual How much detergent and care agent?, Water softener, Water hardness details

Operating Instructions

Washing Detergents and Care Agents

	Which detergent and care agent?
	Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash-
	ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
	How much detergent and care agent?
	The amount to be used depends on:
	• the dirtiness of the washing
	• the hardness category of the mains water supply
	• the quantity of washing
2	If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for
	reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full

load detergent quantity for very small loads.

Refer to the detergent/care agent manufacturer's instructions on use and dosage.

Water softener

For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then al- ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I (= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the local water hardness.

2	Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
	pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
	package is sufficient.
	Water hardness details
	Hardness class	Water hardness in °dH	Water hardness in mmol
		(German hardness scale)	(millimol per litre)
	I - soft	0 - 7	to 1.3
	II - medium hard	7 - 14	1.3 - 2.5
	III - hard	14 - 21	2.5 - 3.8
	IV - very hard	greater than 21	greater than 3.8

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