User manual

Washing Detergents and Care Agents

Which washing detergent and care

agent?

Use only washing detergents and care agents which

are suitable for use in washing machines. Always fol-

low the manufacturer's instructions.

How much washing detergent and

care agent?

The amount to be used depends on:

• the dirtiness of the washing

• the hardness category of the mains water supply

• the filling quantity

If the detergent manufacturer gives no

details of the dosing quantities for minimum

loads, add one third less for half loads and,

in the case of very small loads and for EASY

IRON (Leichtbügeln, Fâcile à Repasser), only

half the amount of detergent recommended

for a full load.

Refer to the detergent/care agent manufacturer's

instructions on use and dosage.

Water Softener

For medium to high water hardness (hardness cate-

gory II or higher) you should use water softener. Pay

attention to the manufacturer's instructions. Always

then meter detergent for hardness category I (= soft).

The responsible water works can provide information

on the local water hardness.

Since the water softener is added before the

main washing detergent, (water pre-soften-

ing), eighty percent of the softener quantity

stated on the package is sufficient.

Water Hardness Details

Hardness Category

Water Hardness °dH

(degrees German hardness)

Water Hardness in mmol/l

(millimol per litre)

I – soft 0 - 7 up to 1.3

II – medium hard 7 - 14 1.3 - 2.5

III – hard 14 - 21 2.5 - 3.8

IV – very hard over 21 over 3.8