Detergents and additives

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks 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 acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thor- oughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

Good washing results also depend on the choice of de- tergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.

Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the drum

If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Pour the liquid detergent into the de- tergent compartment immediately before you start the programme.

Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer .

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 com- pany, or from your local authority.

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 de-

gree of hardness I (= soft).

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 spe- cial for woollens only.

Level

Character-

istic

soft

medium

hard

very hard

Degrees of water hardness

German	French
°dH	°T.H.
0-7	0-15
8-14	16-25
15-21	26-37
> 21	> 37

1)do not use acetone on artificial silk

FCS 1020 C specifications

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