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Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches

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Detergent Dosage

Detergent should be selected according to fabric type, colour, soil level and washing temperature and should be used according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions.Too much detergent results in excessive suds which cause poor washing.When you use liquid detergent, follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer.Do not use liquid detergent if you are using delay or pre-wash function as the liquid may harden.Reduce the amount of detergent if too many suds are formed.Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the laundry. For best results, avoid oversudsing.Refer to the label of the clothes, before choosing the detergent and water temperature.Use only suitable detergents for the respective type of clothing:General powdered detergents for all types of fabricPowdered detergents for delicate fabricLiquid detergents for all types of fabric or designated detergents only for woolFor better washing performance and whitening, use detergent that contains general powdered bleach.Detergent is dispensed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle.Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached, discoloured.Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or odour.Full load: According to manufacturer’s recommendation.Part load: 3/4 of the normal amountMinimum load: 1/2 of full load

Adding Detergents

Add the measure amount of liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener drawer a.Add the measure amount of liquid detergent into the liquid detergent drawer b.Add the measure amount of powder detergent into the powder detergent drawer c.Use more detergent if you have hard water, large items, greasy or oily soils or lower water temperature.Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in the appliance. When washing woollens, remember to use detergent suitable for washing woollens.Use the appropriate amount of detergent. Too much detergent, bleach or softener may cause an overflow or a malfunction.

Adding Fabric Softeners

Add a fabric softener under maximum fill line.If the softener is concentrated, then it should be diluted.Close the dispenser drawer gently.Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. Fabric softener may harden.Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse of the cycle.Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied.When use a fabric softener, follow the guidelines provided by the softener manufacturer.Use only liquid softener and do not mix softener and detergent.Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain clothes.Do not pour fabric softener directly onto the laundry, doing so will cause staining on the clothes that will be difficult to remove.Solvents (benzene, etc.) must never be used.

Adding Liquid Bleaches

Before starting the appliance, pour the measured amount of bleach directly into the bleach dispenser a. Avoid splashing or overfilling.Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach dispenser.Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the laundry to be bleached.Dilute liquid chlorine bleach with water.Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully according to instructions on the bottle.Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto laundry or into the wash basket. This may cause change of colour or damage to the laundry.Do not pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. Powdered bleach may harden, so it will block the bleach dispenser.