Asko W6124XW Use and Care Guide English - Page 24
Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness
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We recommend adding the powder detergent immediately before the washing cycle. Otherwise, make sure the detergent compartment in the detergent compartment is completely dry before adding the powder detergent, as otherwise, the powder detergent may cake before the start of the washing process. Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine 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. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent 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 softener to maximize the performance of your washer. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash system. Amount of detergent to use The amount of detergent needed varies among the different brands, but for most detergents, you need only one or two tablespoons. 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 cleaning 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. Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Detergent amounts Water hardness Pre Wash Main Wash Soft (0-3 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium (4-8 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 tablespoons Hard (9+ grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 2 to 3 tablespoons Laundry ball or washing bag If you are using a laundry ball or a washing bag, place it directly into the drum and choose a program without any prewash. An excessive amount of detergent will not improve washing results. Rather, it will lead to foaming and increase the environmental impact. We recommend using less detergent. Only increase the dosage if you are not satisfied with the washing results. Fabric softener Pour the conditioner into the detergent compartment, into the compartment with the symbol . Observe the recommendation on the conditioner packaging. Do not fill the conditioner compartment over the max. indication (maximum indicated level). Otherwise, the conditioner will be added to the washing machine drum too soon, leading to poorer washing effect. 24 Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com