Electrolux 74950 user manual Quantity of detergent to be used, Degrees of water hardness

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Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment

marked before starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturers’ 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.

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.

For the stain treatment before the washing cycle, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on detergent quantities. If you use any specific product to remove the stains, you must start the washing immediately .

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	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 What to do if Technical Data Consumption value Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints InstallationGeneral safety Safety informationPrior to using for the first time Use InstallationChild Safety Detergent dispenser drawer Product descriptionOK button Control panelDisplay Time option symbolDisplay shows the following information Delay Start symbol Child Safety Lock symbolChild safety lock Acoustic signalsFirst Use PersonalizationLoad the laundry Daily UseMeasure out the detergent and the fabric softener If required, pour fabric softener intoSelect the temperature button 16 Use Stain option Prewash optionSensitive option Select an additional rinse Extra RinsePress the START/PAUSE button Select the Delay Start by pressing the buttonAltering an option or a running programme Cancelling a programmeInterrupting a programme Opening the door after the programme has startedAt the end of the programme Delicates Washing programmesType of laundry Economy, lightly ProgrammeEasy Iron Plus Programme informationOFF Preparing the wash cycle TemperaturesSorting out the laundry Before loading the laundryFollowing weights are indicative Laundry weightsMaximum loads Removing stainsDetergents and additives Marked before starting the wash programme Quantity of detergent to be usedDegrees of water hardness Care and cleaning Door seal Washing drumDrain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautionsWhat to do if Possible cause/SolutionMachine fills then empties immediately Cause possible/Solution Technical Data Consumption value Unpacking InstallationSix smaller bolts C Water inlet Positioning and levellingOperation of the appliance Water-stop deviceWater drainage Joining piece must have an internal diameter Drain hose must not be kinkedJoining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm Electrical connection Interest of the environmentBrown Live Permanent connectionPackaging materials Environment concernsOld machine Ecological hintsSubject to change without notice