AEG LAVAMAT W 857 - Manual (Page 16)

Operating Instructions
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Washing Detergents and Care Agents
Which detergent and care agent?
Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash-
ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How much 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 quantity of washing
2 If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for
reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full
load detergent quantity for very small loads.
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.
2 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