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.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Degrees of water hardness

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Level

 

Characteristic

 

Degrees

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use less detergent if:

you are washing a small load,

the laundry is lightly soiled,

large amounts of foam form during washing.

Before the first use

WARNING!

Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.

IMPORTANT!

Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

IMPORTANT!

Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment , of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.

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Electrolux AW 1202 W, AW 1402 W Before the first use, Quantity of detergent to be used, Degrees of water hardness