Adding detergent
All modern detergents produced for
automatic washing machines are suit-
able, including liquid, compact (con-
centrated) and special application
detergents. Use dispensing aids, e.g.
balls, if these are supplied with the
detergent.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing wool-
lens.
Add detergent according to the amount
recommended on the packaging.
The right amount to dispense will de-
pend on the following:
– The quantity of laundry.
– The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level
Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the water hardness
level.
WaterHardness
Hardness
range
Type o f
water
(hardness)
Hardness
level in
mmol / l
°dH
German
I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7
II medium 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14
III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21
IV very hard over 3.8 over 21
It is important to dispense thecorrect amount, because . . .. . . too little has the following results:
– Laundry will not be properly clean
and will in time become grey and
hard to the touch.
– Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
– Lime deposits on the heater ele-
ments.
. . . too much results in the following:
– Excessive foam.
– Low level of agitation.
– Poor washing, rinsing and spinning
results.
– High water consumption (an addi-
tional rinse cycle will automatically
switch in).
– Burdening the environment.
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