ASKO W6903 - Manual (Page 15)

Recommended powder detergents
ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less deter-
gent than most other washers. This is be-
cause of their low water consumption and the
fact that all the wash water is repeatedly cir-
culated through the laundry, ensuring that all
the detergent is fully utilized. We recommend
that you use powder detergents made
specifically for front-loading washers. These
are sometimes called HE (High-Efficiency)
detergents. Listed below are some low-
sudsing powder detergents that have been
successfully tested in ASKO washers:
• Fab
• All
• Tide HE
• Amway SA8
• Fresh Start
• Wisk HE
We recommend that you do not use any
powder detergent that doesn’t wash complete-
ly out of the detergent drawer.
Amount of detergent to use
The amount of detergent needed varies
among the different brands, but for most de-
tergents, you need only one or two table-
spoons. Using too much detergent can result
in detergent residue being left in your clothes,
which can cause them to appear gray or
dingy. You should start with a small amount
of detergent and increase it only if the clean-
ing results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent
in the prewash compartment unless you are
using a wash program that has a prewash
cycle. This could cause excess foaming,
which could damage the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also
depend on the hardness of the water in your
area. See the “Detergent Amounts Based on
Water Hardness” section on the next page
for more details.
Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness
The amount of detergent needed can vary
due to differences in water hardness. To de-
termine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water
softening company. The harder the water, the
more detergent you may need. Refer to the
chart below for the recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness. Remem-
ber, you should adjust the amount of deter-
gent you use by small amounts until you find
the correct amount.
Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely
hard water and detergent alone may not be
enough. You may need to use a water soften-
er to maximize the performance of your
washer. Also, in areas with extremely hard
water (9+) you may need to wash at lower
temperatures to prevent hard water deposits
from forming in the tank and wash system.
Different brands of detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softening water.
If you have hard water and use a detergent
with less than 8.7% phosphorous content,
you may need to use more detergent or use
a detergent with a higher phosphorous con-
tent.
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