Detergents And Additives - Electrolux EW1230I Instruction Manual

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substan-
ces which in large quantities can damage the delicate
ecological balance of nature.
Always use good quality detergents suitable for
use in washing machines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent manu-
facturer according to the weight of laundry, the
degree of soil and the hardness of the water in your
area; if you do not know how hard it is, ask your local
Water Authority.
Powder detergents
The washing powder should be placed in the appro-
priate compartments of the dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
Special detergents are available for coloured and deli-
cate fabrics and for wool.
«Concentrated» powder detergents
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the
compartment for the main wash.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the concentra-
ted detergent.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash
when concentrated detergents are used.
Avoid use of the proportioners supplied with the
detergents into the internal drum.
Degrees of water hardness
Level Characteristic
soft
1
2 medium
hard
3
4 very hard
German French
degrees
degrees
0-7 00-15
08-14 16-25
15-21 26-37
> 21 > 37
Liquid detergents
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle compart-
ment of the dispenser drawer as long as you start the
machine up straight away without prewash.
Liquid additives
It may be advisable to use a liquid fabric softener
when you are going to dry synthetic garments in the
tumble dryer for example.
This prevents the fabrics becoming charged with sta-
tic electricity.
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