Adding detergent

Powder detergent should be added to compartment j (main wash) and com- partment i (pre wash, if necessary) at the beginning of each wash cycle. Due to the Miele “Eco-System”, 1/3 to 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent is generally sufficient for excellent wash results.

Do not use chlorine bleach!

Water is taken in through compartment j during the main wash. If your water is extremely hard (above 400 ppm cal- cium carbonate) and the capacity of compartment j is insufficient for the amount of detergent needed, a Service Technician can reprogram the machine so that water and detergent can also be taken in through compartment i.

For small loads:

Gradually reduce the amount of detergent used with each small load.

Check the wash results and the con- dition of the laundry.

If the laundry is not clean or if it is gray or hard to the touch, add slightly more detergent the next time you use the machine.

It is important to add the cor- rect amount of detergent, be- cause...

...too little detergent can result in:

gray laundry

grease/stains not being removed

lime deposits on the heater elements and drum (in hard water areas).

...too much detergent can result in:

excessive foam

low level of agitation

poor cleaning and rinsing results.

Water Softeners

If you wish to use a water softener to cut down on detergent usage in hard water areas:

add the amount of detergent necess- ary for a soft water area.

Add the specified amount of water softener per the manufacturers re-

commendation.

Always add the detergent first, in com- partments i and j followed by the softener, to ensure that both are properly dispensed.

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Miele W 1930I operating instructions Adding detergent