The correct detergent
All detergents produced for automatic
washing machines are suitable. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
dosage recommendations on the pack-
aging.
For users in Asia:
please use a low foaming detergent
suitable for use in front-loading ma-
chines
The right amount to dispense
will depend on the following:
- the soiling level of the load
- the quantity of the laundry
- the water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the hardness level in
your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in areas
with water hardness levels II and III.
Dispense according to the amount spe-
cified on the packaging. First add deter-
gent and then the water softener.
You can then use the recommended
amount of detergent for water hardness
level I.
Water hardness levels
Hardness
Hardness level
scale
in mmol/l
I (soft)
II (medium)
1.5 – 2.5
III (hard)
above 2.5
German scale
°d
0 – 1.5
0 – 8.4
8.4 – 14
above 14
Dispensing aids
Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these
are supplied with the detergent, particu-
larly when using liquid detergent.
Refill packs of detergent
When purchasing detergent buy refill
packs wherever possible. This helps re-
duce the amount of waste packaging.
Colour run and dye removers/
dyes
Damage due to colour run/dye
removers.
Colour run and dye removers can
cause corrosion in the washing ma-
chine.
Do not use colour run or dye re-
movers in this washing machine.
Dyes suitable for use in domestic wash-
ing machines can be used. However,
please note that the salt used in the
dyeing process can cause corrosion to
stainless steel components in the ma-
chine if you use dye frequently. Always
follow the dye manufacturer's instruc-
tions carefully.
When using the machine to dye fab-
ric, it is essential to select the Water
+ extra.
Fabric conditioner and liquid
starch
Fabric conditioner
makes garments soft to handle and
helps prevent static cling when tumble
drying.
Starch
stiffens and gives body to items of laun-
dry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed
linen.
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