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• Neveropenthedetergentdrawerwhilethe
washing programme is running!
• Whenusingaprogrammewithoutprewash,
do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment(compartmentnr.I).
• Inaprogrammewithprewash,donotput
liquiddetergentintotheprewashcompartment
(compartmentnr.I).
• Donotselectaprogrammewithprewashifyou
are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball.
Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball
directly among the laundry in the machine.
• Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforget
toplacetheliquiddetergentcupintothemain
washcompartment(compartmentnr.II).
Choosing the detergent type
The type of detergent to be used depends on the
type and colour of the fabric.
• Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredandwhite
laundry.
• Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecial
detergents(liquiddetergent,woolshampoo,
etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
• Whenwashingdarkcolouredclothesandquilts,
itisrecommendedtouseliquiddetergent.
• Washwoolenswithspecialdetergentmade
specifically for woolens.
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Useonlydetergentsmanufacturedspecifically
for washing machines.
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Donotusesoappowder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be used
depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of
soiling and water hardness. Read the manufacturer's
instructions on the detergent package carefully and
follow the dosage values.
• Donotuseamountsexceedingthedosage
quantitiesrecommendedonthedetergent
package to avoid problems of excessive
foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally,
environmental protection.
• Uselesserdetergentforsmallamountsorlightly
soiled clothes.
• Useconcentrateddetergentsinthe
recommended dosage.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of
the detergent drawer.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelmarkinginthe
softener compartment.
• Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwith
water before putting it in the detergent drawer.
Using liquid detergents
If the product contains a liquid detergent cup:
• Makesurethatyouhaveplacedtheliquid
detergent cup in compartment nr. “2”.
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Iftheliquiddetergenthaslostitsfluidity,diluteit
with water before putting in the detergent cup.
If the product does not contain a liquid
detergent cup:
• Donotuseliquiddetergentfortheprewashina
programme with prewash.
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
• Liquiddetergentstainsyourclotheswhenused
withDelayedStartfunction.Ifyouaregoingto
usetheDelayedStartfunction,donotuseliquid
detergent.
Using gel and tablet detergent
When using tablet, gel, etc. detergents, read the
manufacturer's instructions on the detergent
packagecarefullyandfollowthedosagevalues.If
there is not any instruction on the package, apply the
following.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisfluidaland
yourmachinedoesnotcontainaspecialliquid
detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the
main wash detergent compartment during first
waterintake.Ifyourmachinecontainsaliquid
detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup
before starting the programme.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisnotfluidalorin
theshapeofcapsuleliquidtablet,putitdirectly
into the drum before washing.
• Puttabletdetergentsintothemainwash
compartment(compartmentnr.II)ordirectlyinto
the drum before washing.
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Tablet detergents may leave residues in the
detergentcompartment.Ifyouencountersuch
a case, place the tablet detergent between the
laundry, close to the lower part of the drum in
future washings.
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Usethetabletorgeldetergentwithoutselecting
the prewash function.
Using starch
• Addliquidstarch,powderstarchorthedyestuff
into the softener compartment as instructed on
the package.
• Donotusesoftenerandstarchtogetherina
washing cycle.
• Wipetheinsideofthemachinewithadampand
clean cloth after using starch.
Using bleaches
• Selectaprogrammewithprewashandadd
the bleaching agent at the beginning of the
prewash.Donotputdetergentintheprewash
compartment. As an alternative application,
select a programme with extra rinse and add
the bleaching agent while the machine is taking
water from the detergent compartment during
first rinsing step.