Operating Instructions
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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 follow 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
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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, 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 class II upwards), you
should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then al-
ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I
(= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the
local water hardness.
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Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
package is sufficient.
Water hardness details
Hardness class
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in mmol
(millimol per litre)
I - soft
0 - 7
to 1.3
II - medium hard
7 - 14
1.3 - 2.5
III - hard
14 - 21
2.5 - 3.8
IV - very hard
greater than 21
greater than 3.8
