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Detergents and additives
Which detergent and additive?
Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
How much detergent?
The quantity depends on:
• the load:
if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of
detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested
amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;
• the degree of soil:
use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments. Judge
the amount according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions
and size of the load;
• the water hardness:
the harder the water, the more detergent required. Instructions
according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack.
Liquid detergent
Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment
of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme, or
a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Mea-
sure the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Adding a water softener (descaling product)
A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to
degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be
obtained from your local water supply authority.
Information on water hardness
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Preparing the wash cycle
How to wash
Max. load
- cottons 6.5 kg
- synthetics and delicates 3 kg
- wool 2 kg
Load the laundry
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as
evenly as possible. Close the door.
Add detergent and additive
Pull the drawer
out till it stops.
Pour the main
wash detergent
into compart-
ment .
If you wish to
perform a pre-
wash or a SOAK,
pour detergent into compartment .
Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the
“MAX” mark.
Close the drawer gently, pushing it fully in.
Switch the machine on
To switch the machine on, press the
ON/OFF button .
Preparing the wash cycle
Degree of hardness French degrees °TH
0-15
German degrees °dH
0-7I=Soft
16-257-14II=Medium
26-3714-21III=Hard
more than 37more than 21IV=Very hard
