Detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable, including liquid, compact (concentrated), tablets, liquid tablets and special application detergents. 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 by proportion to suit smaller loads! Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and
Silk should be washed using a liquid detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk! Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full load are given on the detergent packaging.
^Add detergent to the compartments as follows:
i= Detergent for
(if selecting a
j= Detergent for the main wash including Soak.
§= Fabric conditioner or liquid starch.
The right amount to dispense will depend on the following:
– The quantity of laundry.
–The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
–The water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the water hardness level in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in extremely hard water areas. Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water.
Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener.
Washing with several components
If you wash using several components (e.g. special application detergents), we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment j in the following order:
1.Detergent
2.Water softener
3.Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed more efficiently.
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