Amount Of Detergent 137; Preliminary Water Softening 137 - AEG LAVAMAT 1050 VI Operating Instructions Manual

The amount of detergent used depends on the size of load, water
hardness and degree of soiling.
Refer to the instructions on the products.
Information on the hardness of water in residential areas can be
obtained from the Local Water Authorities.
Water hardness
Level
of hardness
I - soft
II - medium
III - hard
IV - very hard
If the detergent manufacturer gives no indication of how much
detergent to use for a part load, we recommend that you reduce
the detergent measure by 1/3rd for a half load and that you use a
half measure of detergent for a minimum load.
The machine is fitted with a special device for preliminary soften-
ing of the water by dispensing the softener and the detergent in
two stages. In programmes without prewash it enables the
softener and detergent to be dispensed separately for increased
saving on detergent, and therefore less water pollution.
Separate dispensing of the two substances means that initially,
only the softener is added to the water. When the detergent is then
added, because the water is already soft, it starts to act immedi-
ately on dirt in the fabrics. This process ensures optimum washing
results, even with minimum measures of detergent.
Normal water softening agents should be measured out according
to the hardness of the water, following the instructions on the pack
but, because of the preliminary softening device, you may reduce
the quantity by 20%. In this case, always use the amount of deter-
gent recommended on the detergent pack for level I hardness of
water (soft).
Even when a prewash programme is selected, it is still possible
to protect the environment. Pour the detergent and water soften-
ing agent together into the prewash and main wash dispenser
compartments.
You may obviously continue to use normal detergents without soften-
ing agent, using an amount based on the pack recommendations
and the degree of water hardness.
Clarke °T.H. (French
degrees degrees)
less than 8 less than 13
8-14 13-24
15-21 25-36
more than 21 more than 36
Amount of
detergent
Preliminary
water softening
137