Detergent and fabric conditioner
Good washing result depends on among other things of
the choice of detergent and the correct dosage. Too low
dosage can cause resoiling in the form of grey burls, brown
discolouration from the drum and odour in the machine.
Too much detergent has a negative impact on the envi-
ronment. Even biodegradable detergents contains subs-
tances which can disturb the balance of the environment.
Use only good-quality detergents which are
intended for use in automatic washing
machines.
To determ how much to use, follow the detergent manu-
facturer's recommendations, taking into account the size
of the wash load, the degree of soiling and the hardness
of your water supply. If you live in an area with hard water,
see the section ”Descaling”. If the water hardness level
is unknown, your local water company should be able to
inform you.
Detergent
Pour the detergent into the left-hand compartment of the
detergent dispenser before the programme is started.
Special types of detergents are available for coloureds,
delicates and wool.
Do not put the detergent manufacturer’s
dosing device/ball into the drum. Pour the
detergent into the detergent compartment
instead.
This washing machine has a washing system which uses
a minimum amount of water in order to make the laundry
clean. It is therefore a risk that the detergent will not de-
solve and residues can be found on the garments after
the programme is finished if a dosing device is used.
Pre-wash detergent is to be added straight into
the drum.
Liquid detergent
A suitable liquid detergent can be used instead of powder
detergent for programmes with low or medium wash
temperatures. In these cases you must choose a pro-
gramme without pre-wash. Pour the liquid detergent into
the detergent compartment immediately before you start
the programme.
Fabric conditioner
If you are using fabric conditioner, pour it into the right-
hand compartment of the detergent dispenser. Fabric
conditioner is particularly useful if the load will later be
dried in a tumble dryer, as it counteracts static electricity.
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions.
Never fill the compartment for fabric condi-
tioner higher than the marked maximum level.
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Textile care labelling
These are the commonest symbols used on garments and textiles, plus brief explanations.
dry cleaning in all
solvents
dry cleaning in perchlor-
ethylene, petrol, pure
alcohol, R 111 & R 113
dry cleaning in petrol,
pure alcohol and R 113
DRYING
WASHING
hand wash only do not wash in water
90° wash
BLEACHING
IRONING
DRY-CLEAN
may be bleached in cold water do not bleach
ironing max. 200°
do not dry-clean
ironing max. 150° ironing max. 100° do not iron
dry flat
drip dry hang-dry do not tumble-drycan be tumble-dried
60° wash 40° wash 30° wash
normal temp.
low temp.
