Which Detergent To Use - Zanussi FJS 1276 Instruction Booklet

Which detergent to use?....

For most clothes and household textiles,
CONVENTIONAL DETERGENTS will give good
washing results. Conventional detergents are
available in either a biological, or a non-biological
form, and are particularly suitable for whites.
Biological detergents provide improved stain
removal, especially at lower temperatures.
For coloured clothes and household textiles, you
should use COLOUR DETERGENTS, which are
designed to maintain the original colour of these
items, as well as providing excellent cleaning
performance. These are all biological detergents.
They are particularly suitable for matching and co-
ordinated sets of lingerie, bedding or towels.
For washing wool and silk, COLOUR
DETERGENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE.
For wool items, you should use a GENTLE/FINE
WASH DETERGENT, which has been tested and
approved by the International Wool Secretariat and
carries the 'Woolmark'. A similar detergent should
also be used for silk.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer,
you should use different types of detergent for
different washes, whether for whites, colours or
delicates. Although this may require buying two or
three different products, you do not need to use any
more powder, or liquid, than if you were buying just
one.
And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but
they are also available in different forms.
POWDERS OR LIQUIDS
Powders and their liquid equivalent provide similar
cleaning properties, although liquids dissolve faster
when hand washing and at lower temperature
washes.
BIOLOGICAL OR NON-BIOLOGICAL
All Biological detergents contain enzymes.
Different types of enzymes assist with the removal
of protein, starch and fat-based stains, such as
blood, egg, chocolate and gravy. However, some
people prefer non-biological detergents which do
not contain enzymes.
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LOW SUDS
In a front loading automatic washing machine, you
should only use a low suds detergent. The majority
of detergents are now low suds products.
«BIG BOX» OR COMPACT
Compared to their traditional «Big Box»equivalents,
compacts (or concentrates as they are also known)
have an improved performance and environmental
profile, as well as requiring a smaller dosage level.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving 'softness'. They also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. Fabric Conditioners come in three forms:
Liquids (regular or concentrated) which work in the
final rinse.
Sheets for use in the tumble dryer, and
Combined Detergent and Fabric Softener
Use of detergent and additives
Choosing the Right Detergent
Always use a low lather powder or liquid. This is
important as too much lather prevents the articles
from being properly cleansed and may damage the
machine.
Use of Powder Detergent
The washing powder should be placed in the
appropriate compartments in the detergent
dispenser drawer before starting the programme.
Use of Liquid Detergent
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle
compartment of the dispenser drawer. Start the
machine immediately upon placing the liquid in the
dispenser drawer.
Use of Fabric Conditioners
Any liquid additives for softening or dressing the
laundry must be poured into the appropriate
compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer
before starting the programme.
The compartment with the symbol
softeners and dressing agents; never exceed the
MAX. Ievel.
When using super concentrated fabric conditioners,
please follow the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
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