Whirlpool AWM 8161 Quick Start Manual page 6

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Notes:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency.
If the appliance detects excessive foam it may
prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in:
grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS
CATEGORY
1
2
3
4
If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water
hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.
Filling the detergent and additives
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser completely, until the limit.
2. Add the detergent:
• Programme with pre- and main wash
• Main wash programme without prewash
When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured
insert and fit it in compartment.
The graduate scale on the insert makes
dosing easier.
• Fabric softeners (no more than to "MAX" mark)
• Stain remover agents
• Water softeners (water hardness 4)
• Starch (dissolved in water)
3. Close the detergent dispenser completely.
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Notes
• Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out of reach of children.
• If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use.
Descaler could contain components that can attack parts of your washing machine.
• Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
• You can use liquid detergent in the "Prewash" phase for programmes with this option. In this case put
only powder detergents in the compartment for the main wash
• When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergent dispenser up to "MAX" level mark.
• To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
the special detergent ball supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum.
Black process 45.0° 100.0 LPI
You can use liquid detergent in the "Prewash"
phase for programmes with this option. In this case
put only powder detergents in the compartment
for the main wash
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in
the detergent dispenser up to "MAX" level mark.
To prevent dispensing problems when using highly
concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use
the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
detergent and place it inside the drum.
CHARACTERISTICS GERMAN
°dH
soft
medium 7-14
hard 14-21
very hard over 21
.
FRENCH
°fH
0-7 0-12
12-25
25-37
over 37
.
ENGLISH
°eH
0-9
9-17
17-26
over 26
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