AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 5.0 User Manual

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked justbefore starting the programme.Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartmentmarked before starting the wash programme.Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and donot exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.Quantity of detergent to be usedThe type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size,degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.Use less detergent if:• you are washing a small load,• the laundry is lightly soiled,• large amounts of foam form during washing. For the stain treatment beforethe washing cycl, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions ondetergent quantities. If you use any specific product to remove the stains, youmust start the cycle of washing immediately .Degrees of water hardnessWater hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information onhardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant watersupply company, or from your local authority.Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degreeof 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).28 Preparing the wash cycleLLeevveell1CharacteristicsoftDDeeggrreeeess ooff wwaatteerr hhaarrddnneessssGGeerrmmaann°°ddHHFFrreenncchh°°TT..HH..0-7 0-152 medium 8-14 16-253 hard 15-21 26-374 very hard > 21 > 37