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Choosing the right detergent
Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs a Low Sudsing Detergent to
prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and are
labelled, “Lows Suds”, “Matic” or “High Efficiency”.
We recommend the use of liquid detergents for best results. This is particularly important when
washing dark garments.
When washing woollens use a wool detergent but use it sparingly as these are usually very high
foaming. Do not use soap flakes or soap powders.
How much detergent?
Use the instructions stated on the detergent label as a guide to the correct amount to use. The
correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and the
size of your load. Jeans and work clothes may need more and towels less.
If you have over-foaming problems reduce your dosage.
If your clothes are not clean enough, try using a bit more.
Where do I put my detergent?
Pour your detergent into the detergent dispenser, located on the left side of the washer.
We recommend that you measure your detergent first.
You will notice that most of the detergent placed in
the dispenser will fall into the machine. It will remain in
an area separated from your clothes until the machine
begins to fill. As the washer fills, the dispenser will be
flushed of any residue. The detergent is then mixed with
water, and specially designed ribs at the bottom of the
bowl help to rapidly dissolve the detergent to ensure
optimum wash performance.
Fig.10 Adding detergent to
the detergent dispenser
Detergent
Choosing the right cycle
If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give
you a deep rinse. If SOFTENER is not selected, the softener will not be dispensed.
For instructions on selecting the SOFTENER option please refer to pages 19 and 25 (LCD models)
or pages 37 and 38 (LED models).
Adding the fabric softener
Measure the softener out into the cap and pour into the fabric softener
dispenser. The softener will remain in the top of the dispenser until the
deep rinse where water flushes it into the bowl.
Note: If you fill beyond the MAX mark, the overflow will pour fabric
softener into the bowl prematurely and contribute to scrud (described
below).
Cleaning the dispenser
The funnel of the fabric softener dispenser (the top) clicks off easily. Simply place a finger down
the centre and lift. The remaining siphon tube and fabric softener well is not removable and
needs to be wiped clean with hot water and an old toothbrush periodically. If the siphon tube
looks partially blocked use a cotton bud to clean.
Scrud
Scrud is the name of the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener
comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine.
If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on the clothes or an
unpleasant smell in your washer.
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:
Use it sparingly. Measure it carefully to ensure you do not fill above the MAX level.
Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished.
Clean your machine regularly using the CLEAN ME cycle (see page 46).
Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a warm or
hot wash at regular intervals, eg. every 5
th
wash.
Fig.11 Adding softener into
the fabric softener dispenser
Fig.12 Removing the fabric
softener funnel
Fabric softener
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