Troubleshooting guide

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Dosage
Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in
relation to:
•
the degree and type of soiling;
•
the size of the load:
•
full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions;
•
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
•
minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount
used for a full load;
•
water hardness in your area (ask for information
from your water company): soft water requires
less detergent than hard water.
Notes:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency.
If the appliance detects excessive foam it may
prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in:
grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash”
phase for programmes with this option. In this
case put only powder detergents in the
compartment for the main wash .
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add
water in the detergent dispenser up to “MAX” level
mark.
To prevent dispensing problems when using highly
concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
detergent and place it inside the drum.
If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water
hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS
CATEGORY
CHARACTERISTICS GERMAN
°dH
FRENCH
°fH
ENGLISH
°eH
1
2
3
4
soft
medium
hard
very hard
0-7
7-14
14-21
over 21
0-12
12-25
25-37
over 37
0-9
9-17
17-26
over 26
Filling the detergents and additives
1.
Pull out the detergent dispenser to its full extent. The dispenser
will have three or four chambers depending on model.
2.
Fill the detergent:
•
Programme with pre- and main wash
•
Main wash programme without prewash
When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured
insert and fit it in the compartment.
The graduate scale on the insert makes dosing easier.
•
Fabric softeners and conditioners, no more than
to “MAX” mark (three chambers model
“B
”)
or the “100 ml” mark (four chambers model
“A
”).
•
Chlorine bleach, no more than to “MAX” mark
(four chambers model
“A
”).
•
Stain remover agents
•
Water softeners (water hardness class 4)
•
Starch (dissolved in water)
3.
Close the detergent dispenser completely.
B
A
B
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