Bosch WFK 2401 - Manual (Page 8)

USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
For the best washing result it is important to use the
correct amount of detergent and additives as called
for by the clothing manufacturer,
DETERGENT USE
It is recommended that low sudsing powdered or
liquid detergents be used that have been developed
for use with high efficiency, front-loading washers.
Powdered bleach can also be used in the dispenser.
Notes: 1. DO NOT use chlorine bleach in this
washer.
2. If it is necessary to use a detergent made
for top loading washers, to avoid
oversudsing, it is recohfimended that only
1/4 to 1/2 of the amount recommended by
the detergent manufacturer for top loading
washers be used. Using this lesser amount
may eject the cleaning performance. The
first tinie, start with 1/4 of the
recommended amount. Then, only if there
is a low level of sudsing and your clothes
are not getting clean, try a little more.
3, One of the features of Sensotronic Plus is
suds sensing. If excessive suds develop
during the wash cycle, this will be sensed
and an additional rinse cycle will
automatically be added. This added rinse
cycle will extend the total cycle time and
will be reflected in tiie Cycle Countdown
display.
When using detergent recommended for high
effidency, front-loading washers, use only the amount
recommended by the detergent manufacturer:
• Use of too much detergent, as with use of
detergent developed for top loading washers,
could result in an oversudsing condition.
Oversudsing will result in a poor-washing result.
• Use of too little detergent will become noticeable
by a graying of the wash or a not properly
cleaned appearance; grey/brown stains form on
the wash; scale builds up on the heating
elements.
For smaller loads or less than normal soiling or soft
water reduce the amount of detergent used.
WATER HARDNESS '
Water hardness information will nomially be provided
in grains (grains/U.S. gallon) or in PPM (parts per
million). Your local water department or utility or State
Extension Service should be able to advise you of the
hardness of your water.
It is recommended, for reference, that the indicator
arrow in the dispenser be set to show the water
hardness in your area. See Table 2.
Table of Water Hardness
Water
Hardness
Soft Medium Hard Very
Hard
Dispenser
Setting
1 2 3 4
Grains per
US Gallon
0-3.5 3.6-7.0 7.1-10.5 10.6-H
Parts Per
Million
(PPM)
0-60 61-120 121-180 180+
Table 2.
Water should be soft enough to allow detergent to
remove soil effectively. You will find that the clothes
will be whiter and brighter when washed in soft water.
Hard water will not remove soil as well as soft water.
To get clothes clean in hard water use slightly more
detergent If you have hard water it can also be
softened by installing a mechanical water softener in
your home.
DISPENSER DRAWER
The dispenser drawer is located at the top left front of
the washer, see Figure 1 and Figure 3. Pull out the
dispenser as far as it will go. Also, upon loading the
dispenser it should be closed carefully (slowly) to
avoid mixing together of the detergent, softener or
other additives.
Figure 3.