Asko W640 User manual Use & Care Guide EN ES FR - Page 6

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. Recommended Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness Water Hardness Detergent Amounts Prewash Main Wash Soft (0-3 grains per gal.) Medium (4-8 grains per gal.) Hard (9+ grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons 1 to 2 tablespoons 2 to 3 tablespoons FABRIC SOFTENERS Fabric softeners are available in several concentrations. We recommend that you use only two tablespoons of fabric softener. If more softening is desired, try adding slightly more the next time. RECOMMENDED WASH TEMPERATURES Different fabrics require different wash temperatures. The table below gives recommended wash temperatures for different fabrics as well as recommended programs, load sizes, and spin options. Fabric Type White cotton w/out elastic and/or decorative trim White cotton w/elastic and/or decorative trim Colored cotton Linen (white and colorfast) Cotton/polyester blends Polyester/acrylic blends Rayon and acetate Washable silk and nylon Washable wool and wool blends Handwash wool & silk (3) Wash Temp. 140–205° F 120–140° F 120–140° F 120–140° F 105–120° F 105–120° F 105° F 85° F (cold) 85–105° F (cold) 85° F (cold) Wash Program Normal Load Size (1) Full Spin Options (2) Long spin, high rpm Normal Full Long spin, high rpm Normal Normal Normal/Permanent press Normal/Permanent press Delicate/Wool Delicate/Wool Delicate/Wool Full One-half One-half One-half One-half One-third One-third Long spin, high rpm Short spin, low rpm Short spin, low rpm Short spin, low rpm Short spin, low rpm Short spin, low rpm Short spin, low rpm Delicate/Wool One-third Short spin, low rpm NOTES: (1) The load size should be determined by the type of fabric being washed. (See page 4.) (2) Spin speed options are not available on all models. (3) Some hand-washable wool and silk items should not go through a spin cycle. These items should be removed from the washer then pressed out in a terry towel to remove excess water before being hung up or laid flat to dry. Page 6