Under no circumstances use cleaning products containing
solvents. There is a risk that parts of the machine could
be damaged and poisonous vapour released. There is
also a risk of fire and explosion.
Fabrics which have been treated with cleaning products
containing solvents must be rinsed well in clear water be-
fore washing.
Only use water softeners, dyes and dye removers and ot-
her additives which clearly state in their manufacturers'
instructions that they are suitable for use in automatic
washing machines. Follow the appropriate instructions
carefully.
Only add laundry starch in the final rinse (conditioner),
because there is a risk of explosion at other stages of the
wash.
Keep laundry detergents and additives out of the reach of
children.
Store laundry detergents, aids and other additives in a
dry, cool place, as clumpy detergent can lead to functio-
nal problems.
Detergent Dosing
Only the right dose leads to good washing results.
Pay attention to the dosage recommendations on the
detergent pack. Ensure that the quantities stated on the
pack are for full drum loads. Reduce the quantity for
smaller loads.
The amount of detergent required depends on:
zthe hardness of the water,
if you don't know, ask your local authority.
Use the right amount of detergent for your water
hardness.
zhow dirty the laundry is
zlight soiling;
no noticeable marks and stains, e.g. the clothes just smell
of body odour.
Reduce the amount of detergent according to the recom-
mended dose.
Wash these fabrics on the Express programme.
znormal soiling;
visible marks and stains.
Use the normal dose according to the recommendations.
Wash these fabrics on the Standard programme.
zheavy soiling;
clearly noticeable marks and stains.
Use a higher dose according to the recommendations.
Stains may need to be pre-treated or soaked, fabrics may
be prewashed or washed on the Intensive programme.
zthe amount of washing,
reduce the amount of detergent by a third if the drum is
only half full.
Watch out:
zToo little detergent;
usually only noticeable after several washes with insuffi-
cient detergent,
leaves the washing grey or not clean,
leaves the washing hard (stiff),
can leave grey-brown spotty stains (grease) on laundry,
can lead to scaled heating elements.
zToo much detergent leads to;
poor washing results,
excessive detergent foaming and problems,
high water consumption and costs,
extended washing programmes,
unnecessary pollution.
Soap-based detergents
Your washing machine has a special programme for was-
hing with soap-based detergents, which you can select in
the basic programme settings (see page 16).
Because soap does not contain anything to prevent lime-
scale, you should only use it with soft or medium-hard
water, together with a separate water softener.
Otherwise, limescale and soap residue can build up in the
machine, which will be deposited on laundry in the form
of grease spots or as limescale on the heating element.
Water softeners
Special water softening products may be used for water
in the hardness range 2 - 4 (13-37° fH).
Follow the instructions on the packet!
In these cases, use the amount of detergent specified for
hardness level 1 (0-12° fH).
Add the detergent and then the water softener in the
same section of the drawer to ensure that the water sof-
tener is washed in properly.
Fabric conditioner, starch
Add to section . Do not fill beyond the «Max» mark,
because otherwise the conditioner will be rinsed in with
the detergent at the start of the programme and not du-
ring the rinse cycle. Thick conditioner should be diluted
with water and stirred until there are no lumps before
adding to the drawer, so that it does not block the over-
flow.
Bleach, stain remover
Powder bleach and stain removers can be added for
fabrics with bleachable stains.
First add the detergent and then the bleach powder or
stain remover in section II of the drawer.
This ensures that the product is washed in better.
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