Operation Manual

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT
The type of detergent depends on:
•
the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics,
delicates, wool, silk);
Note:
Use only specific detergents for washing
wool and silk articles;
•
colour;
•
wash temperature;
•
degree and type of soiling.
Note:
•
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to
the insoluble water softeners in modern
phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs,
shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid
detergents.
•
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry
place out of the reach of children.
•
Use only detergent and fabric conditioner
specifically produced for automatic domestic
washing machines.
•
When using water softeners, descaling
agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that
they are suitable for use in domestic washing
machines.
•
Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g.
turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash
fabrics in the machine which have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended
dosages as shown on the detergent package.
The amounts depend on:
• degree and type of soiling;
• size of wash;
-
Full-load: according to manufacturers’
instructions;
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Half-load: 3/4 of the normal amount;
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Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount
used for full load;
• water hardness in your area
(request
information from the water company): soft
water requires less detergent than hard
water.
Note:
•
Overdosing the detergent results in
excessive foaming and reduces the wash
efficiency. If the washing machine detects too
much foam, it may prevent spinning.
Using insufficient detergent results in grey
laundry. The heating elements and drum
also build up scale.
•
If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach
instructions carefully.
Overdosing the bleach can damage the
wash.
If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water
hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS
CATEGORY
CHARACTERISTICS GERMAN
°dH
FRENCH
°fH
ENGLISH
°eH
1
2
3
4
soft
medium
hard
very hard
0-7
7-14
14-21
over 21
0-12
12-25
25-37
over 37
0-9
9-17
17-26
over 26