Asko W6222 User manual Use & Care Manual Asko W6222 EN - Page 16

Advice and tips before washing 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 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 content. 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 16 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com