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Detergents and fabric-care additives
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You can use any standard powder or liquid de
tergent which is suitable for automatic washing
machines.
! Do not use non-automatic detergents as
these produce too much foam.
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
in fully automatic washing machines. Explo
sion hazard.
! Do not use any detergent boosters con
taining solvents or dirt and stain-removings
sprays near the machine, as these could
damage the machine.
! Always store'detergents and other fabric-
care products out of children's reach.
Amount of detergent
The best washing results will only be achieved
if you add the correct amount of detergent. Ob
serve the instructions for use shown on the de
tergent packaging.
When using liquid detergents, first slide the
green insert out of the back section of the de
tergent drawer and slide it in at the front
(Fig. ®). Then add the liquid detergent.
The scale on the insert will help you to add the
correct amount of detergent. Do not fill the de
tergent dispenser beyond the MAX mark.
You can also use any measuring aids provided
with the detergents, such as dosage balls or
bags.
The amount of detergent depends on:
— water hardness
— degree of soiling
— size of the load
— amount of detergent to be added according
to its manufacturer.
Frequent use of insufficient detergent will'even
tually become noticeable as follows:
- washing appears grey or not properly clean
“ grey-brown stains (grease marks) form on
the washing
- scale builds up on the heating elements.
Too much detergent results in:
- unnecessarily high environmental pollution,
- due to the generation of too much foam, the
washing.is hardly agitated which leads to
poor washing results.
The amount of detergent indicated on its
packaging refers to a full machine load.
For smaller loads or less soiling, reduce the
amount of detergent.
Notes
Fabric softeners and conditioners
Put these into the ® compartment. Do not fill
beyond the MAX mark, otherwise they will be
flushed into the machine together with the de
tergent at the start of the programme. Dilute
thick conditioner with a little water (taking care
to dissolve all lumps) before pouring it into the
® compartment.
Bleaching agents and stain removers
In addition, certain powdered bleaching agents
and stain removers may be used on stained
fabrics.
First put the detergent and then the bleaching
powder or stain remover into compartment II.
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