Which Detergent To Use; And In Which Form; Use Of Detergent And Additives - Zanussi FLS 1084 Instruction Booklet

Which detergent to use?....

For most clothes and household textiles,
CONVENTIONAL DETERGENTS will give good
washing results. Conventional detergents are available in
either a biological, such as Ariel, or a non-biological
form, such as Fairy, and are particularly suitable for
whites. Biological detergents provide improved stain
removal, especially at lower temperatures.
For coloured clothes and household textiles, you should
use COLOUR DETERGENTS, like Ariel Color,
which are designed to maintain the original colour of
these items, as well as providing excellent cleaning
performance. These are all biological detergents. They
are particularly suitable for matching and co-ordinated
sets of lingerie, bedding or towels.
For washing wool and silk, COLOUR
DETERGENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE.
For wool items, you should use a GENTLE/FINE
WASH DETERGENT, such as Dreft, which has been
tested and approved by the International Wool
Secretariat and carries the 'Woolmark'. A similar
detergent should also be used for silk.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer, you
should use different types of detergent for different
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
Although this may require buying two or three different
products, you do not need to use any more powder, or
liquid, than if you were buying just one.

And in which form?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms.
POWDERS OR LIQUIDS
Powders and their liquid equivalent provide similar
cleaning properties, although liquids dissolve faster
when hand washing and at lower temperature washes.
BIOLOGICAL OR NON-BIOLOGICAL
All Biological detergents contain enzymes.
Different types of enzymes assist with the removal of
protein, starch and fat-based stains, such as blood, egg,
chocolate and gravy. However, some people prefer non-
biological detergents which do not contain enzymes.
LOW SUDS
In a front loading automatic washing machine, you
should only use a low suds detergent. The majority of
detergents are now low suds products.
«BIG BOX» OR COMPACT
Compared to their traditional «Big Box»equivalents,
compacts (or concentrates as they are also known) have
an improved performance and environmental profile, as
well as requiring a smaller dosage level.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving 'softness'. They also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. Fabric Conditioners come in three forms:
Liquids (regular or concentrated) which work in the
final rinse.
Sheets for use in the tumble dryer, and
Combined Detergent and Fabric Softener

Use of detergent and additives

Choosing the Right Detergent
Always use a low lather powder or liquid. This is
important as too much lather prevents the articles from
being properly cleansed and may damage the machine.
Use of Powder Detergent
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate
compartments in the detergent dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
Use of Liquid Detergent
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle
compartment of the dispenser drawer. Start the machine
immediately upon placing the liquid in the dispenser
drawer.
Use of Fabric Conditioners
Any liquid additives for softening or dressing the
laundry must be poured into the appropriate
compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
The compartment with the symbol
and dressing agents; never exceed the MAX. Ievel.
When using super concentrated fabric conditioners,
please follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
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is for softeners