Adding a water softener
(descaling product)
A water softener must be added when water has a
medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of
hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then always be
adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Information
on water hardness can be obtained from your local
water supply authority.
Information on water hardness
Which detergent and additive?
Use only detergents and additives for washing
machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
How much detergent?
The quantity depends on:
• the load:
if the manufacturer does not provide any
indications on the amount of detergent for small
loads, use about one third less than the suggested
amount for half loads and half the amount for very
small loads;
• the degree of soil:
use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled
garments. Judge the amount according to the
detergent manufacturer’s instructions and size of
the load;
• the water hardness:
the harder the water, the more detergent required.
Instructions according to water hardness are given
on the detergent pack.
Liquid detergent
Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main
wash compartment of the dispenser drawer
immediately before starting the programme, or a
special dispenser can be used that is placed directly
in the drum. Measure the detergent according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Detergents and additives
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Degree of
hardness
French
degrees °TH
0-15
16-25
26-37
more than 37
I - soft
II - medium
III - hard
IV - very hard
0-7
7-14
14-21
more than 21
German
degrees °dH
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation
principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the
drain hose must drain water into a sink or into
the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Load
Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values
must be divided before being dried, otherwise
poor results will be obtained.
Preparing the drying cycle
max. load
(dry weight)
2.5 kg
1.5 kg
Linen and cottons
Synthetics
Sort of laundry
Garments not suitable for drying
• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic
curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal
inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and
duvets must not be machine dried.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials
similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried;
they represent a fire hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions
or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions
must not be machine dried in order to avoid the
formation of harmful vapours.
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