Preparation Of The Washing; Detergents And Additives - Whirlpool AWG 908 E Instructions For Use Manual

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

1.Sort the load according to...
• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,
wool, handwash items.
• Colour
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new
coloured items separately.
• Loading
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to
improve washing efficiency and distribution in the
drum.
• Delicates
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.)
and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a washbag or
pillow case with a zip fastener. Always remove
curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides
inside a cotton bag.
2.Empty all pockets
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry
as well as the appliance drum and tub.
3.Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose
belts or ribbons should be tied together.

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Keep detergents and additives in a dry
place out of the reach of children.
The type of detergent depends on:
• type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,
delicate items, wool).
Note: Use only specific detergents for wool.
• Colour.
• washing temperature.
• Degree and type of soiling.
Remarks:
• Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the
insoluble water softeners in modern phosphate-
free detergents. If you notice this problem, shake
or brush the affected items or use a liquid
detergent.
• Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.
• When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches
for the pre-wash, make sure that they are
suitable for use in domestic washing machines.
Descalers could contain products which could
damage your washing machine.
• Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,
benzine). Do not wash fabrics in the machine
which have been treated with solvents or
flammable liquids.
• Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash
when having activated the "prewash" option (if
available on your model).
• Do not use liquid detergents when activating the
"Start Delay" function (if available on your
washing machine).
Stain removal
• Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by
the automatic enzyme phase of the programme.
• For stains made by red wine, coffee, tea, grass,
fruit etc. add a stain remover to the main wash
chamber of the detergent dispenser.
• Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover
if necessary.
Dyeing and bleaching
• Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for
washing machines.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine
can be stained by dyes or bleaches.
LOADING THE LAUNDRY
1. Open the door.
2. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the
drum. Observe the load sizes given in the quick
reference guide.
Note: Overloading the machine reduces the
wash efficiency and encourages creasing.
3. Close the door.
Dosage
Follow the dosage recommendations on the
detergent pack. They depend on:
• Degree and type of soiling
• size of wash full load: follow the detergent
manufacturer's instructions;
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
minimum load (about 1 kg):
1/2 the dose recommended for a full load
• water hardness in your area (request information
from the water company). Soft water requires
less detergent than hard water (refer to the
water hardness table in the operating
instructions).
Note:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, which reduces washing efficiency.
If the washing machine detects too much foam, it
may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may
result in grey laundry in time and also calcifies the
heating system, drum and hoses.
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