Detergent Use; Water Hardness; Dispenser Drawer; Using The Dispenser - Bosch WFK 2401 Use And Care Manual

USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
For the best washing result it is important to use the
correct amount of detergent and additives as called
for by the clothing manufacturer,
DETERGENT USE
It is recommended that low sudsing powdered or
liquid detergents be used that have been developed
for use with high efficiency, front-loading washers.
Powdered bleach can also be used in the dispenser.
Notes: 1. DO NOT use chlodne bleach in this
washer.
2. If it is necessary to use a detergent made
for top loading washers, to avoid
oversudsing, it is recommended that only
1/4 to 1/2 of the amount recommended by
the detergent manufacturer for top loading
washers be used. Using this lesser amount
may e-_ect the cleaning performance. The
first time, start with 114 of the
recommended amount. Then, only if there
is a low level of sudsing and your clothes
are not getting clean, try a little more.
3. One of the features of Sensotronic Plus is
suds sensing. If excessive suds develop
dudng the wash cycle, this will be sensed
and an additional rinse cycle will
automatically be added. This added rinse
cycle will extend the total cycle time and
will be reflected in the Cycle Countdown
display.
When using detergent recommended for high
efficiency, frent-leading washers, use only the amount
recommended by the detergent manufacturer:
• Use of too much detergent, as with use of
detergent developed for top loading washers,
could result in an oversudsing condition.
Oversudsing will result in a poor-washing result.
Use of too little detergent will become noticeable
by a graying of the wash or a not propedy
cleaned appearance; grey/brown stains form on
the wash; scale builds up on the heating
elements.
For smaller loads or less than normal soiling or soft
water reduce the amount of detergent used.
WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness information will normally be provided
in grains (grains/U.S. gallon) or in PPM (parts per
million), Your local water department or utility or State
Extension Service should be able to advise you of the
hardness of your water.
It is recommended, for reference, that the indicator
arrow in the dispenser be set to show the water
hardness in your area. Sea Table 2.
Water
Hardness
Dispenser
Setting
Grains per
US Gallon
Parts Per
Million
(PPM)
Table of Water Hardness
Soft Medium Hard
1 2 3
0-3.5 3.6-7.0 7.1-10.5
0-60 61-120 121-180
Very
Hard
4
10.6+
180+
table 2,
Water should be soft enough to allow detergent to
remove soil effectively. You will find that the clothes
will be whiter and brighter when washed in soft water.
Hard water will not remove soil as well as soft water.
To get clothes clean in hard water use slightly more
detergent. If you have hard water it can also be
softened by installing a mechanical water softener in
your home.
DISPENSER DRAWER
The dispenser drawer is located at the top left front of
the washer, see Figure I and Figure 3. Pull out the
dispenser as far as it will go. Also, upon loading the
dispenser it should be closed carefully (slowly) to
avoid mixing together of the detergent, softener or
other additives.
Figure 3.
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