Electrolux EWG 12450 W user manual Quantity of detergent to be used, Degrees of water hardness

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Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

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.

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.

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

 

 

 

 

Degrees

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 Washing Machine EWG 12450 W Page Welcome to the world of Electrolux Contents Safety Information General safetyInstallation Child safety UseProduct description Detergent dispenser drawerControl panel Display Child lock Heating phaseSoil level icons Door locked lightUse First Use Daily UseProgramme Option buttons Select the Delay Start by pressing button Select the Easy Iron option by pressing buttonSelect the Extra Rinse option by pressing button Select the Start/Pause by pressing button Select the Time Manager option by pressing buttonsInterrupting a programme Cancelling a programmeAltering an option or a running programme Opening the door after the programme has startedWashing hints Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardnessWashing programmes White and coloured cotton heavily soiled itemsDelicate fabrics Separate spin for cottons Cottons White DrainWool Economy + Coloured cottonProgramme information Care and cleaning Washing drum Cleaning the drawer recessCleaning the pump Door sealRemove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Cleaning the water inlet filter Emergency emptying outDoes not start What to do ifWashing machine Machine does notThere is water on the floor Machine fills then empties immediatelyMachine does not empty and/or does not spin Unsatisfactory washing resultsSolution Mod Technical data Programme DurationInstallation UnpackingPositioning Water inletWater-stop device Water drainageInto a drainage standpipe Onto a sink outlet spigot Special conditions Interest of the environmentElectrical connection This Appliance Must be EarthedBuilding-in Preparation and assembly of the doorPermanent connection DoorHinges Mounting the doorTop view Old machine Environment concernsPackaging materials Ecological hintsPage Electrolux notes Page ANC number 132 964