Detergent and additives
Washing with different degrees of soiling
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Before You Start Washing
■■Use the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent package. The type and amount of detergent depends on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Use less detergent if :
- you wash a small load.
- the laundry is slightly soiled.
■■Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation which reduces rinse efficiency or may cause a water leak.
■■Depending on the detergent brand, detergent may remain undissolved when the water pressure is low, or when the water temperature is low. ÆÆPage 20 : Care and Maintenance (Cleaning the detergent
dispenser).
■■Do not use liquid detergent when using the Prewash option.
■■The detergent and any additives must be poured into the appropriate dispenser.
ÆÆPage 6 : Product Descriptions (Detergent Dispenser).
■■Pour in the detergent before you press the Start/Pause button. If you add the Prewash option, pour detergent into both dispensers ( 
) before starting.
■■For dyeing and bleaching, use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for washing machines.
■■For water softener and limescale removal agents, follow the instructions on the package.
■■Lightly to normally | : No washing options (Prewash / Intensive) are |
soiled | necessary for more |
■■Normally to heavily | : Select Intensive as an option for better washing |
soiled | results. |
■■Heavily soiled | : Select Prewash as an option for better washing |
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