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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, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

you are washing a small load,

the laundry is lightly soiled,

large amounts of foam form during washing.

Degrees of water hardness

 

 

 

 

Degrees

Level

 

Characteristic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 95°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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Tricity Bendix AW1002 W user manual Before the first use, Quantity of detergent to be used, Degrees of water hardness