User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 342 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] If you need to wash a lightly soiled load , use an energy saving programme (i. e. If your wash load is lightly soiled, run a programme without pre-wash. After an emergency drainage, your washing machine is completely waterless. We suggest, after repositioning the filter, you pour 0, 5 I water through the detergent dispenser. [. . . ] You will find the indications on the recommended detergent quantities depend on the different hardness on the detergent package. Information about the degree of hardness of your water supply can be obtained from your local water board or council. Water hardness chart Category of hardness 1 2 3 4 Character. Soft Medium Hard Very hard German degrees °dH 0-17 8-14 15-21 over 21 m mol 0-1, 3 1, 4-2, 5 2, 6-3, 8 over 3, 8 French degrees 0-15 16-25 26-37 over 37 Detergents Choose a low lather detergent. These are specially made for use in front loading automatic washing machines. If you do not use a low lather detergent, foam will overflow from the machine and the final wash result will be poor. Always measure the detergent: - too much can cause overfoaming; - too little can result in unsatisfactory grease and stain removal. It is not possible to be specific about detergent quantities. Increase the detergent quantity: - if the water is very hard; - if the wash load is extremely dirty. 13 English Decrease the detergent quantity: - when washing in soft water; - when half a load or less is being washed; - when the wash load is only slightly soiled. This automatic washing machine is designed for use with any brand of detergent. Detergents are divided in the following categories: - powder detergents for any type of fabric. - powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40°C max. ) and wool. Liquid detergents, prefarably for programmes without prewash; at a low temperature (60°C max. ) for any type of fabric or for wool only. Washing powder We recommend the following amounts: For a full load: amount recommended by detergent manufacturer. For a half load: 3/4 of the recommended amount. Liquid detergent The amount recommended by the manufacturer should be put in compartment II (main wash only) (see the programme chart). Notes: Excessive amounts of detergent cause excessive suds and may cause overflowing. Excess suds are detrimental to the washing process and also cause unnecessary pollution. Too little detergent causes white to turn grey and calcium deposits to build up on the heating element and on the outside of the drum. When a programme ends, dark tetiles in particular may show white detergent residues. This is not due to inadequate rinsing but to the insoluble water-softening agents used in modern phosphate-free detergents. The white specks can normally be shaken or brushed off, but to avoid them occurring, try a different washing powder or use liquid detergent. [. . . ] Use the stain remover outside the machine then rinse the garment thoroughly after it has been treated. Many stain removers are poisonous or inflammable and should always be used with care. Read any instructions printed on the bottle and store all bottles well out of the reach of children. Work in a well ventilated room, away from open fires and do not smoke. [. . . ]