Miele W 502, Operating Instructions Manual

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All modern detergents produced for
front loading automatic washing
machines are suitable, including liquid,
compact (concentrated), tablets and
special application detergents. Use
dispensing aids, e.g. balls, if these are
supplied. 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 Quick wash programmes.
Woollens and knitwear containing wool
mixtures and hand-washable garments
should be washed using a detergent
specifically designed for washing
woollens.
Silk should be washed using a liquid
detergent specifically designed for
washing woollens. Do not use
biological detergents on silk as the
enzymes may damage the silk!
Instructions for use and recommended
amounts for a full load are given on the
detergent packaging.
Liquid detergent
Liquid detergent should be dispensed
using a ball provided by the manufac-
turer for programmes without a
pre-wash.
For programmes with a pre-wash you
will need to purchase a special con-
tainer from the Miele Spare Parts de-
partment which sits in the main wash
compartment
j
of the detergent dis-
penser drawer. Add liquid detergent to
this container for the main wash and to
compartment
i
for the pre-wash.
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
– The quantity of laundry.
– The soiling level of the laundry.
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The water hardness level.
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water
hardness level in your area.
Water softeners
A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in
extremely hard water areas. Dispense
according to the amount specified on
the packaging. First add detergent and
then the water softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.
Miele do not recommend connecting
the machine to a household water
softener.
Washing with several
components
If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense them into compartment
j
in
the following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.y.
Detergent
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