4. Adding detergent
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Detergent drawer
You can use any detergent that is suit-
able for washing machines.
Detergent dispensing
Please follow the detergent manufac-
turer's instructions in relation to
dosage.
Adding too much detergent will lead
to excessive foaming.
Avoid adding excess detergent.
The amount to dispense will depend on:
– the amount of laundry
– the amount of soiling in the laundry
– the water hardness
Hardness
range
Hardness
in mmol/l
Degree of
German hardness
°dH
I (soft)
0-1.5
0-8.4
II (medium)
1.5-2.5
8.4-14
III (hard)
above 2.5
above 14
Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the water hardness in
your area.
Adding detergent
Pull out the detergent drawer and add
detergent to the compartments.
Detergent for the pre-wash (di-
vide the total recommended
amount as follows: ⅓ to com-
partment
and ⅔ to compart-
ment
)
Detergent for the main wash
/
Fabric conditioner, liquid starch
or capsules
