Detergents and Additives, Dosage

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Choice of the right detergents and additives

The type of detergent depends on:

•type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool).

Note: use only specific detergents for wool.

•colour;

•washing temperature;

•degree and type of soiling.

Notes:

Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble detergents components used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice this problem, shake or brush the affected items or use a liquid detergents.

Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out of reach of children.

Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines.

If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use. Descaler could contain components that can attack parts of your washing machine.

Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

Dosage

Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in relation to:

•the degree and type of soiling;

•the size of the load;

-full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions;

-half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;

-minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used for a full load;

•water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company): soft water requires

less detergent than hard water.

Notes:

Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency. If the washing machine detects excessive foam it may prevent spinning.

Insufficient detergent may result in:

grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater. When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergents 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 CHART

WATER	CHARACTE-	GERMAN	FRENCH	ENGLISH
HARDNESS	RISTICS	°dH	°fH	°eH
CATEGORY
1	soft	0-7	0-12	0-9
2	medium	7-14	12-25	9-17
3	hard	14-21	25-37	17-26
4	very hard	over 21	over 37	over 26

Filling up with detergents and additives

The dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model. Pour in the detergent:

• Washing powder for prewash and main wash

• Washing powder for main wash without prewash

•Fabric softeners and starch products,

no more than to “MAX” mark.

•Chlorine bleach, no more than to “MAX” mark.

(only four compartments model)

• Stain removers

• Water softeners (water hardness class 4)

• Starch (dissolved in water) Be careful not to fill more than the “MAX” level mark.

Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash.

For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to 40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents to avoid whitish residues on the laundry.

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