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Using detergent and softener
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
- (I) for prewash
- (II) for main wash
– (III) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener
compartment.
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The detergent dispenser may be in two different
types according to the model of your machine
as seen above.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
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Add detergent and softener before starting the
washing programme.
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Never open the detergent drawer while the
washing programme is running!
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When using a programme without prewash,
do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. I).
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In a programme with prewash, do not put
liquid detergent into the prewash compartment
(compartment nr. I).
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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.
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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.
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Use different detergents for coloured and white
laundry.
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Wash your delicate clothes only with special
detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo,
etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
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When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts,
it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
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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.
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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.
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Use lesser detergent for small amounts or lightly
soiled clothes.
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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:
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Make sure that you have placed the liquid
detergent cup in compartment nr. "II".
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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:
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Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a
programme with prewash.
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Use the detergent manufacturer's measuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
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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.
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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.
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If the gel detergent thickness is not fluidal or in
the shape of capsule liquid tablet, put it directly
into the drum before washing.
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Put tablet detergents into the main wash
compartment (compartment nr. II) or directly into
