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Washing Machine / User Manual
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener
WARNING
Read the manufacturer instructions on the package while using detergents, softeners, starch, bleach and decolourants, anti-
limescale and follow the dosage information provided. Use a measuring cup, if any.
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The detergent drawer comprises of three compartments:
– (1) for prewashing
– (2) for main washing
– (3) for softener
– ( ) there is also a syphon piece in the softener compartment.
– ( ) there is also a liquid detergent apparatus for liquid detergent use
in the main washing compartment.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
• Do not leave the detergent drawer open when the washing program is on!
• If you are using a program without pre-washing, do not put detergent in the pre-washing compartment
(compartment no. “1”).
• Do not put liquid detergent in the pre-washing compartment (compartment no. “1”) in a program with pre-
washing.
• Do not select a program with pre-washing if you are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball. Place the
detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the product.
• If you are using a liquid detergent, follow the directions under “Liquid detergent use” and do not forget to
bring the liquid detergent apparatus to the correct position.
Choosing the detergent type
Detergent type to be used depends on the washing programme, fabric type and colour.
• Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
• Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) intended
solely for delicate clothes and at suggested programmes.
• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
• Wash woollens at suggested programme with special detergent made specifically for woollens.
• Please review the programme descriptions part for suggested programme for different textiles.
• All recommendations about detergents are valid for selectable temperature range of programmes.
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Only detergents, softeners and additives suitable for washing machines should be used.
Do not use soap powder.
Adjusting the detergent amount
The amount of detergent depends on the amount of laundry, how soiled they are and the water hardness.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage values on the detergent packaging in order to eliminate excessive
foam and poor rinsing problems, to save money and protect the environment.
• Use lesser amounts of detergent for fewer or less soiled laundry.
Using softeners
Put the softener in the softener compartment of the detergent drawer.
• Do not exceed the (>max<) level sign in the softener compartment.
• If the softener is not fluid, dilute with water before placing in the softener compartment.
WARNING
Do not use liquid detergents or other materials with cleaning properties unless they are intended for use in washing
machines for softening the laundry.
