AEG 54840 manual Quantity of detergent to be used, Degrees of water hardness

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Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

•you are washing a small load,

•the laundry is lightly soiled,

•large amounts of foam form during washing.

Degrees of water hardness

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.

Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft).

				Degrees of water hardness
Level
Level		Characteristic		German		French
				°dH		°T.H.

1		soft		0-7		0-15

2		medium		8-14		16-25

3		hard		15-21		26-37

4		very hard		> 21		> 37

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Contents Lavamat Dear Customer Contents Preparing the wash cycle 20-23 Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints Installation 36-39General safety Safety informationPrior to using for the first time Installation Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach Child SafetyUse Detergent dispenser drawer Product descriptionFirst Use «Start/Pause» button «Delay start» buttonControl panel Pull out the dispenser drawer until it Daily UseLoad the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softenerWool Handwash Silk Select the required programmeSelect the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option Synthetics SynthTo empty the water out Programme option buttonsSelect the Stain option Select the «Start/Pause» Select the Delay StartSelect the Extra Quick option Altering an option or a running programme Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programmeProgramme progress display Select an additional rinseAt the end of the programme Cancelling a programmeInterrupting a programme Opening the door after the programme has startedExtra rinse Spin reduction Washing programmesSpin reduction Rinse Hold Extra rinse Spin reduction Rinse HoldPompen Vidange Opfrissen Rafraichir Programme informationsBefore loading the laundry TemperaturesPreparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundryRemoving stains Laundry weightsFollowing weights are indicative Marked before starting the wash programme Detergents and additivesDegrees of water hardness Quantity of detergent to be usedEnergetic wash Delicate wash International wash code symbolsCare and cleaning Drain pump Washing drumDoor seal Care and cleaning Emergency emptying out Water inlet filterFrost precautions Something not working Possible cause/SolutionMachine fills then empties immediately Possible cause/Solution Something not working Door included Techinical DataRinses Drain Spin Refresh Eco Consumption valueSpanner InstallationUnpacking Unscrew the three bolts with the suppliedContaining the instruction booklet Positioning and levellingFitted on the door seal TConnect the water inlet hose supplied with Water inletWater drainage This appliance must be connected to a cold water supplyConnect the machine to an earthed socket Electrical connectionPermanent connection Ecological hints Enviroment concernsPackaging materials Old machineBelgium Declaration of Guarantee TermsBelgium Electrolux Home Products Consumer services Address for our consumer services departmentLuxembourg European GuaranteeSubject to change without notice 132 970 011 01