Miele W 3985 WPS, Operating Instructions Manual

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The correct detergent
All modern detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. 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 for smaller loads. Some tablets do not dissolve as rapidly as
others, and may not be suitable for programmes with short durations.
Do not use biological detergents on silk, as the enzymes may damage the silk. Instructions for use and
recommended dosage amounts are given on the detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes
without a pre-wash.
For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare
Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment
j
of the detergent dispenser drawer.
Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment
i
for the pre-wash.
All purpose detergent
for whites*
Detergent for
coloured fabrics*
Detergent for
delicates
Cottons X X
Minimum iron X X
Delicates X
Automatic X X
Dark garments X
1)
Shirts X X
Denim X
1)
Express X X
Woollens Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Silks Liquid detergent for machine-washable silk and woollens
Sportswear X X
Outerwear X
Hygiene X
First wash X X
Proofing Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer as being
"suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical
compounds.
Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin. Add
proofing agents to compartment
§
.
Curtains X
2)
X
2)
Pillows X
1)
X
1)
Starch Liquid starch, starch formulations, viscous liquid starch, fabric conditioner
1) Only use liquid detergent
2) Only use powder detergent or detergent specifically designed for washing curtains
*Powder detergent, tablet detergent, liquid detergent and liquid tab detergent.
Detergent
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