Detergent Guide
How to choose and use the right detergent
First, use only detergent specifically made for use in front load washers. Other types will cause over sudsing.
Second, use only low sudsing powder or liquid detergent. Performance of this machine will be adversely effected if high suds detergents are used. Third, check your water hardness. If your water is hard (7 grains or more) your detergent has to work harder.
Your water department can tell you how hard
your water is. So can your county extension agent or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many grains of hardness are in your water.
How much detergent do you use? That
depends. Is your water hard or soft? With hard water you need extra detergent to get your clothes clean. With soft water you need less detergent. Too much detergent can be
Keep your detergent fresh. Under the sink
isn't a good place to store detergent. Too much moisture will cause the powder to cake.
If your powder detergent gets older or lumpy throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid detergent these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t lump as they age or come in contact with water.
You will find four compartments in your Washer Dryer dispenser.
Front load machines need much lless detergent than top load washing machines.
Follow detergent manufacturer instructions for front load machines. Detergent is flushed automatically into the drum from the detergent dis- penser. Over sudsing will cause your unit to malfunction. Suds may rise through detergent dis- penser and may spill on your floor, so, be very care- ful in choosing the detergent quantity based on laundry load, fabric type and soil/stain conditions.
Always choose a low sud detergent for this machine.
Bleach Recommendation
Always dilute bleach before using.
Excessive/ Frequent use of bleach can damage clothes.
Bleaching Whitens clothes, removes problem stains, deodorizes & sanitizes.
Use discretely and always follow bleach manufacturer instructions.
Do not add bleach while rinsing. Pour bleach in detergent dispenser 3.
Do not overfill bleach. This can damage clothes.
Fabric Softener Recommendation
All fabrics benefit by the use of softeners. We recommend use of softener to reduce the "clinging" effect in synthetics and make laundry feel soft. Pour the softener in detergent dispenser 4. Do not overfill. Excessive use of softener may affect wash results. Always follow softener manufacturer instructions.
1 2 3 4
1 - Pre Wash 1.76 ounce Max.
2 - Main Wash 4.41 Ounce Max.
3 - Bleach 2.71 Fluid Ounce
4 - Softener 2.71 Fluid Ounce Max.
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