Detergent
The amount of detergent used depends on the level of soiling:
Light soiling
No soiling or stains are visible.
Normal soiling
Some visible soiling or a few light stains.
Heavy soiling
Very visible soiling or stains.
The size of the load and the water hardness level in your area have an impact on the amount of detergent necessary to obtain optimum wash results. If you do not know the water hardness level in your area, contact your local water authority.
Water hardness
Hardness | Water | Water | German | |
level | quality | hardness | hardness | |
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| in mmol/l | in °d | |
I | soft | 0 | - 1.3 | 0 - 7 |
II | moderate | 1.3 | - 2.5 | 7 - 14 |
III | hard to | over 2.5 | over 14 | |
| very hard |
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Water softener
If the water hardness level is between II and III, you can soften the water to reduce detergent consumption.
The detergent packaging should indicate the correct amount to use in your machine. Add the detergent, then add the water softener. You can then use the recommended amount of detergent for water hardness level I.
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