Instruction for Use

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT
The type of detergent depends on:
• type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,
delicate items, wool).
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.
• colour;
• washing temperature;
• degree and type of soiling.
Notes:
• Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused
by insoluble detergents components used in
modern phosphate-free powder detergents.
If you notice this problem, shake or brush the
affected items or use a liquid detergent.
• Keep detergents and additives in a dry place
and out of reach of children.
• Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.
• If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches,
make sure they are suitable for washing
machine use. Descaler could contain
components that can attack parts of your
washing machine.
• Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine,
etc.).
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
DOSAGE
Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
relation to:
• the degree and type of soiling;
• the size of the load;
- full load: follow the detergent
Manufacturer’s instructions;
- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full
load;
- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the
amount used for a full load;
• water hardness in your area (ask for
information from your water company): soft
water requires less detergent than hard water.
Notes:
• Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, which reduces washing efficiency.
If the appliance detects excessive foam it may
prevent spinning.
• The laundry will become grey if you use too
little detergent. Too little detergent will also
lead to increased scale deposits on the
heating element and drum.
Adjust the water hardness level pointer in the detergent dispenser in accordance with the hardness of
the water in your area. Move the pointer sideways to the required position.
FILLING THE DETERGENT AND
ADDITIVES
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser completely,
until the limit.
2. Add the detergent:
• Programme with pre and main wash
• Main wash programme without prewash
When using liquid detergent, remove the
coloured insert and fit it in compartment .
The graduate scale on the insert makes dosing
easier.
• Fabric softeners (no more “MAX” mark)
• Stain remover agents
• Water softeners (water hardness 4)
• Starch (dissolved in water)
3. Close the detergent dispenser completely.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness
area
Characteristics
German scale
°dH
French scale
°fH
Clarke scale
°eH
1
2
3
4
soft
average
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