The Right Washing Detergent; Fabric-Care Products; The Right Dosage; Environmentally Friendly Washing - Hanseatic HTW610D User Manual

Page EN-24 Basic washing tips

The right washing detergent

– Do not use other cleaning agents, such as
scouring powder, household cleaners, etc.
These will damage the appliance and your
laundry.

Fabric-care products

– Do not use fabric softener in the same
wash cycle as starch, fabric conditioner, or
finishes.
– Before dispensing viscous fabric-care
products, mix them together with a little
water to thin them out.
– Only use powder starch according to the
instructions on the packet and not with high
temperatures, or it may form clumps.

The right dosage

The motto "more is better" does not apply to
detergents and fabric-care products. They
must be dosed properly to achieve the perfect
wash result. Here are some tips:
– If necessary, use a smaller dosage of de-
tergents and fabric-care products if the
drum is not filled completely. For exam-
ple, for half loads, only use about half the
amount needed for a full drum.
– Always adjust the amount of detergent to
the respective hardness of the water. If
your tap water is soft, you need less deter-
gent. Information about the water hardness
in your area is provided by the waterworks
responsible. The water hardness is also
shown on the invoice from your water sup-
plier.
– Dose detergent according to how dirty
your laundry is. Laundry that is less dirty
requires less detergent.
– Highly concentrated detergent (also known
as compact detergent) in particular re-
quires accurate dosage. Even minor differ-
ences can have significant effects.
The following wash results are a sign of incor-
rect dosage of detergent.
Too much detergent:
– Heavy foam formation
– Poor washing and rinsing result
– Skin irritation caused by leftover detergent
in the clothing
Not enough detergent
– Laundry turns grey
– "Grease marks" (grey clumps of grease
and dirt) on laundry
– Build-up of limescale deposits in the drum,
heating elements and/or laundry
Environmentally friendly
washing
– The most efficient cycles with regard to
energy and water consumption are gener-
ally those with a longer duration and lower
temperatures.
– The ECO 40–60 and 20 °C cycles are ef-
ficient in terms of combined energy and
water consumption:
– The ECO 40–60 cycle is suitable for
cleaning normally soiled cotton laundry
that is declared to be washable at 40 °C
or 60 °C and that can be washed together.
– The 20 °C cycle is suitable for cleaning
lightly soiled cotton laundry that can be
washed at a nominal temperature of 20 °C.
– You can save energy and water if you use
the specified maximum amount of laundry.