Bosch WAW285H1UC Use and Care Manual - Page 32

Laundry detergents and additives Adding Laundryetgnsaditevs the correct amount of HE detergent 9 WARNING To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and cleaning products out of the reach of children. Avoid overuse of detergent. Measure out the detergent according to: ▯ The amount of laundry. ▯ The degree of soiling. ~ Sorting the laundry; Page 30 ▯ The water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority. Soft water requires less detergent. Too much detergent ▯ Excessive foam will reduce washing agitation and cause poor washing and rinsing results. ▯ Not environmentally compatible (wastes detergent and is not good for the environment). Too little detergent ▯ Laundry will not be washed clean. ▯ Eventually the laundry will take on a grey and hard appearance. Greyish-brown grease spots may stain the laundry, heating elements may begin to calcify. The fabric care label is important for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry. If desired you can visit the following sites for additional information on detergents and fabric care. ~ www.textileaffairs.com or www.cleanright.eu ▯ Standard detergent with optical brighteners Suitable for white laundry made from linen or cotton Program: Cotton / Cold - Extra Hot ▯ Detergent for colors without bleach or optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from linen or cotton Program: Cotton / Cold - Hot ▯ Detergent for colors/delicates without optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from easy-care and synthetic fabrics. Program: Permanent Press / Cold - Hot ▯ Detergent for delicates Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose Program: Delicates / Cold - Hot ▯ Detergent for woolens Suitable for wool Hand Wash/Wool program: Cold - Warm Saving energy and reduce detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Saving Reduced temperature and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage Temperature as per the care label and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage for heavy soiling Soiling/note Light e.g.: ▯ Light summer/sports clothing (worn for a few hours) ▯ T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn for up to one day) ▯ Guest bed linen and hand towels (used for one day) No visible dirt or stains. Clothing has taken on some body odor. Normal e.g.: ▯ T-shirts, shirts, blouses (sweat soaked, worn a few times) ▯ Towels, bedding (used for up to one week) Visible dirt or a few light stains. Heavy Dirt and/or stains clearly visible, e.g. tea towels, baby items, work clothing NOTICE: When measuring the amount of all detergents/ additives/care products and cleaning agents, please always check the manufacturer's instructions and information. 32