Recommended Powder Detergents; Amount Of Detergent To Use; Detergent Amounts Based On Water Hardness - Asko WL6532 XXL Operating Instructions Manual

Advice And Tips Before Washing

Recommended powder detergents

ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less
detergent than most other washers. This is
because of their low water consumption and
the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly
circulated through the laundry, ensuring
that all the detergent is fully utilized. We
recommend that you use powder detergents
made specifically for front-loading washers.
These are sometimes called HE (High-
Efficiency) detergents. Listed below are
some low-sudsing powder detergents that
have been successfully tested in ASKO
washers:
• Fab
• All
• Tide HE
• Amway SA8
• Fresh Start
• Wisk HE
We recommend that you do not use
any powder detergent that doesn't wash
completely out of the detergent drawer.

Amount of detergent to use

The amount of detergent needed varies
among the different brands, but for most
detergents, you need only two or three
tablespoons. Using too much detergent can
result in detergent residue being left in your
clothes, which can cause them to appear
gray or dingy.
You should start with a small amount of
detergent and increase it only if the cleaning
results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent
in the pre-wash compartment unless you
are using a wash program that has a
prewash cycle. This could cause excess
foaming, which could damage the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also
depend on the hardness of the water in your
area. See the "Detergent Amounts Based
on Water Hardness" section on the next
section for more details.
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Detergent Amounts Based on
Water Hardness
The amount of detergent needed can vary
due to differences in water hardness. To
determine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water
softening company. The harder the water,
the more detergent you may need.
Remember, you should adjust the amount
of detergent you use by small amounts until
you find the correct amount.
Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely
hard water and detergent alone may not
be enough. You may need to use a water
softener to maximize the performance of
your washer. Also, in areas with extremely
hard water (9+) you may need to wash at
lower temperatures to prevent hard water
deposits from forming in the tank and wash
system.
Different brands of detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softening
water. If you have hard water and use a
detergent with less than 8.7% phosphorous
content, you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with a higher
phosphorous content.
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