Using the washer

6. Add detergent

For optimum wash results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent.

Too little detergent may cause

Ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time.

Grease stains on the laundry.

Hard water deposits on the heating element.

Too much detergent may cause

Oversudsing with minimal drum movement; poor wash, rinse and spin results.

Higher water consumption through an automatic, additional rinse cycle.

Higher environmental burden.

^Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent to the compartments.

j= Detergent for the main wash

i= Only add detergent (1/4 of the total recommended amount of detergent) to this compartment if the "Heavy Soil" wash option is selected.

§= Fabric softener or liquid starch.

^Close the detergent dispenser drawer.

,Do not use detergents containing chemical solvents.

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Miele W 1215 operating instructions Add detergent, Too little detergent may cause, Too much detergent may cause