User guide

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do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment(compartmentnr.I).
• Inaprogrammewithprewash,donotput
liquiddetergentintotheprewashcompartment
(compartmentnr.I).
• Donotselectaprogrammewithprewashifyou
areusingadetergentbagordispensingball.
Placethedetergentbagorthedispensingball
directly among the laundry in the machine.
• Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforget
toplacetheliquiddetergentcupintothemain
washcompartment(compartmentnr.II).
Choosing the detergent type
Thetypeofdetergenttobeuseddependsonthe
typeandcolourofthefabric.
• Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredandwhite
laundry.
• Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecial
detergents(liquiddetergent,woolshampoo,
etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
• Whenwashingdarkcolouredclothesandquilts,
itisrecommendedtouseliquiddetergent.
• Washwoolenswithspecialdetergentmade
specifically for woolens.
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 Useonlydetergentsmanufacturedspecifically
for washing machines.
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 Donotusesoappowder.
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.
• Donotuseamountsexceedingthedosage
quantitiesrecommendedonthedetergent
packagetoavoidproblemsofexcessive
foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally,
environmental protection.
• Uselesserdetergentforsmallamountsorlightly
soiled clothes.
• Useconcentrateddetergentsinthe
recommended dosage.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of
the detergent drawer.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelmarkinginthe
softener compartment.
• Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwith
waterbeforeputtingitinthedetergentdrawer.
Using liquid detergents
If the product contains a liquid detergent cup:
• Makesurethatyouhaveplacedtheliquid
detergentcupincompartmentnr."II".
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Iftheliquiddetergenthaslostitsfluidity,diluteit
withwaterbeforeputtinginthedetergentcup.
If the product does not contain a liquid
detergent cup:
• Donotuseliquiddetergentfortheprewashina
programme with prewash.
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
• Liquiddetergentstainsyourclotheswhenused
withDelayedStartfunction.Ifyouaregoingto
usetheDelayedStartfunction,donotuseliquid
detergent.
Using gel and tablet detergent
Whenusingtablet,gel,etc.detergents,readthe
manufacturer's instructions on the detergent
packagecarefullyandfollowthedosagevalues.If
there is not any instruction on the package, apply the
following.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisfluidaland
yourmachinedoesnotcontainaspecialliquid
detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the
main wash detergent compartment during first
waterintake.Ifyourmachinecontainsaliquid
detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup
beforestartingtheprogramme.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisnotfluidalorin
theshapeofcapsuleliquidtablet,putitdirectly
intothedrumbeforewashing.
• Puttabletdetergentsintothemainwash
compartment(compartmentnr.II)ordirectlyinto
thedrumbeforewashing.
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 Tabletdetergentsmayleaveresiduesinthe
detergentcompartment.Ifyouencountersuch
acase,placethetabletdetergentbetweenthe
laundry, close to the lower part of the drum in
future washings.
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 Usethetabletorgeldetergentwithoutselecting
the prewash function.
Using starch
• Addliquidstarch,powderstarchorthedyestuff
into the softener compartment as instructed on
the package.
• Donotusesoftenerandstarchtogetherina
washing cycle.
• Wipetheinsideofthemachinewithadampand
clean cloth after using starch.
Using bleaches
• Selectaprogrammewithprewashandadd
thebleachingagentatthebeginningofthe
prewash.Donotputdetergentintheprewash
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.
• Donotusebleachingagentanddetergentby
mixing them.
• Usejustalittleamount(approx.50ml)of