Washing Agents and How Much to Use
Use only washing powder for machine washing. Use special washing agents for delicate and woollen fabrics.
This washing machine was designed for washing powder as well as for liquid detergent. As to the quantity of the washing agent, refer to the manufacturer's recommendation. The quantity of washing agent recommended on the packaging is usually sufficient for 4.5 to 5 kg of normally soiled laundry, depending on the hardness degree.
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If your water is hard, we recommend using water softener. This means that you can then use the same quantity of washing powder as if the water was soft (hardness degree 1). Follow manufacturer's instruction.
Dispenser
Too much washing powder causes
−bubbling,
−reduced agitation and washing effect,
−inadequate rinsing.
We recommend that you gradually decrease or increase the quantity of washing agent and at the same time pay attention to the linen.
Fabric Conditioner and Starching Agent
When using fabric conditioner or starching agent, always follow the manufacturer's instructions, but never fill higher than the level marked on the dispenser. The excess is immediately poured out before washing and is therefore pure waste.
When using the high density liquid agent we recommend mixing it with water before filling, as otherwise the dispenser outlet may clog.
In case the dispenser is clogged and the liquid is not flushed, the dispenser should be washed. Remove level indicator and wash with brush and lukewarm water or rinse under the tap (fig. 13).
The detergent dispenser is divided into three sections (fig. 12). The table of the programme shows which section to use.
These sections are used for washing powder
This section is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent.
Always add washing agents before switching on and keep the dispenser clean and dry, so that the washing agent can be efficiently rinsed from the ispenser.
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With programmes without a
−you use larger amounts of washing powder (very hard water),
−you use washing powder which is hard to rinse from the dispenser,
−water pressure is low,
−you use a concentrated washing powder special dosing sack which should be inserted directly in the drum.
Not enough washing powder causes
−the laundry to turn grey,
−greasy clots,
−lime deposit in the machine and on the laundry.
Never use both fabric conditioner and starching agent together, as clots may clog the dispenser opening.
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