AEG 72640 manual Detergents and care agents, Which detergent and care agent?, Water softener

Operating Instructions

Detergents and care agents

	Which detergent and care agent?
	Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash-
	ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
	How much detergent and care agent?
	The required quantity depends upon:
	• extent of soiling of the washing
	• on the hardness class of the mains water
	• the amount of washing
2	If the detergent manufacturer does not give any metering quantities
	for small loads, add a third less for half a load or only half the amount

of detergent for small loads for <(EASY IRON) which is recommen- ded for a full load.

Observe the instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent and conditioner manufacturer.

Water softener

For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then al- ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I (= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the local water hardness.

2	Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
	pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
	package is sufficient.
	Water hardness details
	Hardness class	Water hardness in °dH	Water hardness in mmol
		(German hardness scale)	(millimol per litre)
	I - soft	0 - 7	to 1.3
	II - medium hard	7 - 14	1.3 - 2.5
	III - hard	14 - 21	2.5 - 3.8
	IV - very hard	greater than 21	greater than 3.8

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