Electrolux LAVAMAT 50600 - Manual (Page 17)

Preparing the washing cycle
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Washing powders and conditioners
Which washing powder and conditioner?
Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for automatic
washing machines. As a general rule follow the instructions of the
manufacturers.
How much washing powder and fabric softener?
The amount to be used depends on
• the load:
If the detergent manufacturer does not make any specifications for
small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads
only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a
full load.
• the degree of soiling of the washing:
For only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the
instructions of the detergent manufacturers and load.
• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:
The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the
quantities to use according to water hardness on the detergent
packaging.
Liquid detergent
Add liquid detergent using the dispenser provided by the detergent
manufacturer. Please follow the instructions on the package.
Using a water softening agent
In areas of hard water, the use of a water softening agent can
reduce the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers
recommendations.