How much detergentshould you use?
The use of a sufficient amount
If the recommended amount of
of detergent is one of the most
detergent produces too many suds,
important things you can do to
switch to a low sudsing detergent
make sure your wash comes out
brand, and follow instructions on
clean.
package. Excess suds are not
Amount required varies
accordhw to:
necessary to get clothes clean
and can hamper wash action.
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1. Waterhardness
Usingtoolittledetergentisa common
2. Amount of soil
‘cause of laundry problems. Always
3. Size of load
measure detergent in a standard
4. Type of detergent
measuring cup.
5. Washtemperature
Use more detergentif
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
you have. . .
Hard water
Large loads
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Greasy or oily soils
Lower wash temperature
Low phosphate detergent.
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How to use granular or powdered
detergent.
For best results, put the detergent
in the washer before the clothes
have been loaded.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in
hot water and put it in the washer
before clothes are added.
Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load
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Water Level Setting
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Water
Hardness
LARGE MEDIUM SMALL
VERY
HARD
1Y2 cups
1%cups
%cup
10-20Gr.
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POWDERED
HARD
DETERGENTS 4-10 Gr.
1%cups
1
cup
%cup
SOFT
O-4Gr.
?4cup
V2 cup
‘Acup
CONCENTRATES
AND
0-20
Grains
FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS
LIOUIDS
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent for your load and water
hardness as shown in guide.
2. When using other detergent
types-low andnormal suds,powde~,
liquids, non-phosphate powders—
followrecommendations onpackage.
3. For hard water treatment, see
page 14.
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