The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable.
Use dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are supplied with the detergent. Tablets
are suitable for full loads, but note that it may be impractical to reduce tablets for
smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as others, and may not be
suitable for programmes with short durations.
Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!
Instructions for use and recommended dosage amounts are given on the
detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer
for programmes without a pre-wash.
For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container
from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment
j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for
the main wash and to compartment i for the pre-wash.
All purpose detergent
for whites*
Detergent for coloured
fabrics*
Detergent for delicates
Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
Delicates X
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Automatic X X
Shirts X X
Express X X
Denim X
1)
Hygiene X
Dark garments X
1)
Curtains X
2)
X
2)
Pillows X
1)
X
1)
Silks Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Sportswear X X
Outerwear X
Proofing Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being "suitable
for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical compounds. Do
not use proofing agents which contain paraffin. Add proofing agents to
compartment §.
Starch Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, starch
1)
Only use liquid detergent
2)
Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing
curtains
* Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Detergent
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