User guide

Detergents
Choice of
detergent
Any of the modern, commercially available detergents made for
use in domestic washing machines may be used.
The type of detergent used depends on the type of fabric and
soiling.
The various types of soiling are:
■ Dirt, e.g. dust, soot, sweat, organic stains, etc.
■ Stains which respond to bleach, e g. red wine, fruit, vege
tables, etc.
■ Protein stains, e.g. blood, milk etc.
Detergents are available in the following forms:
■ Powder detergent, with bleaching agent
■ Liquid detergent, without bleaching agent
■ Colour-safe detergents for delicate fabrics and col
oureds, without bleaching agent and often also without whit-
eners
■ Detergents for wool, without bleach or enzymes, which will
not damage wool fibres.
■ Detergents for net curtains, with optical whiteners and
substances which prevent the curtains from yellowing in sun
light.
■ Building-block-system detergents which allow separate
dosing of the basic detergent, water softener and bleaching
agent.
■ Water softening agents to reduce the hardness of tap
water.
■ Bleaching agents or stain removing salts, for concen
trated use on stains or as an additive with bleach-free deter
gents.
■ Pre-treatment agents, for removing stains prior to washing.
■ Fabric softeners, to eliminate static charge for easy cares
and to make fabrics feel soft.
■ Starches and dressing agents, to make garments hold
their shape and make them easier to iron.
■ Dyes and colour removers may be used in the washing
machine only if indicated on the product pack.
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The amount of detergent used depends on the size of load, water
hardness and degree of soiling.
Refer to the instructions on the products.
Information on the hardness of water in residential areas can be
obtained from the Local Water Authorities.
Water hardness
Level
of hardness
Clarke
degrees
T.H. (French
degrees)
I - soft
less than 8
less than 13
II - medium
8-14
13-24
III - hard
15-21
25-36
IV - very hard
more than 21
more than 36
If the detergent manufacturer gives no indication of how much
detergent to use for a part load, we recommend that you reduce
the detergent measure by 1/3rd for a half load and that you use a
half measure of detergent for a minimum load.
Prewash detergent
Main wash detergent
Liquid additives
.Programme chart
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the drawer.
If you prefer liquid detergents, use the dispenser supplied
with the product.
The measure of liquid additive used must not exceed the
‘MAX’ level mark on the dispenser drawer.
If thick fabric softeners or concentrated starches are
used, it is advisable to djiute them by pouring water into the
dispenser compartment, up to the ‘MAX’ level mark.
On the programme chart you will find the main washing and
drying programmes.
Amount of
detergent
Using the
detergent
Powder
detergents
Liquid
detergents
Liquid additives
Programme
chart
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