User Manual

Washing
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Detergent
Any detergent suitable for automatic
front loading washing machines can be
used with this appliance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions and dosage
recommendations on the packaging.
The amount to dispense will depend
on:
- the degree of soiling of the laundry
- the amount of laundry
- the water hardness
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water
hardness level in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in areas
with water hardness levels II and III.
Dispense according to the amount
specified on the packaging. First add
detergent and then the water softener.
You can then use the recommended
amount of detergent for water hardness
level I.
Water hardness levels
Hardness
range
Hardness level
in mmol/l
German scale
in °d
Soft (I) 0 – 1.5 0 – 8.4
Medium (II) 1.5 – 2.5 8.4 – 14
Hard (III) above 2.5 above 14
Detergent dispensing aids
Use dispensing aids (e.g. balls) if these
are supplied with the detergent,
particularly when using liquid detergent.
Refill packs of detergent
When purchasing detergent, buy refill
packs wherever possible. This helps
reduce the amount of waste packaging.
Fabric softeners, liquid starch, starch
Fabric softeners make garments soft to
handle and help prevent static cling
when tumble drying.
Fabric shapers are synthetic starches
and give an even stiffer hold.
Starch stiffens and gives body to fabric.