Bosch WAP24201UC - Manual (Page 18)

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Laundry detergents and additives
Adding the correct amount of HE detergent
9 WARNING
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:
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The amount of laundry.
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The degree of soiling.
~ Sorting the Laundry; Page 17
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The water hardness. This information can be obtained
from your local water authority. Soft water requires less
detergent.
Too much detergent
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Excessive foam will reduce washing agitation and
cause poor washing and rinsing results.
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Not environmentally compatible (wastes detergent and
is not good for the environment).
Too little detergent
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Laundry will not be washed clean.
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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
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Standard detergent with optical brighteners
Suitable for boil-washable white laundry made from
linen or cotton
Program: Cottons / Cold - Extra hot
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Detergent for colours without bleach or optical
brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or
cotton
Program: Cottons / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for colours/delicates without optical
brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy-care
fibres, synthetic fibres
Program: Easy-Care / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for delicates
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose
Program: Delicate/Silk / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for woollens
Suitable for wool
Wool program: Cold - Warm
Saving energy and detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower
washing temperature) and detergent.
NOTICE: When measuring the amount of all detergents/
additives/care products and cleaning agents, please
always check the manufacturer's instructions and
information.
Saving Soiling/note
Reduced tem-
perature and
detergent
quantity as
per the rec-
ommended
dosage
Light e.g.:
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Light summer/sports clothing
(worn for a few hours)
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T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn
for up to one day)
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Guest bed linen and hand
towels (used for one day)
No visible dirt or stains. Clothing
has taken on some body odour.
Temperature
as per the
care label and
detergent
quantity as
per the rec-
ommended
dosage for
heavy soiling
Normal e.g.:
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T-shirts, shirts, blouses (sweat
soaked, worn a few times)
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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