Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:
–powder detergents for all types of fabric,
–powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
–liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
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.
The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. Pour it into the compartment marked 
.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use.
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
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
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Level | Characteristic |
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German | French | |||
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1 | soft | |||
2 | medium | |||
3 | hard | |||
4 | very hard | more than 21 | more than 37 | |
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30