Miele WS 5073 SLUICE, Operating Instructions Manual

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Programme selection Dispensing detergent
Open the on-site stopcock.
Switch on the on-site main switch.
Select programme and temperature
(e.g. programme
A
Cottons 95
o
C).
Additionally select pre-wash if required but
only with programmes
A
,
B
,
C
,
E
.
Press the “+
i
with pre-wash” button.
Water hardness levels
Hardness
range
Water
quality
Hardness
level in
mmol/l
German
hardness
level °d
I soft 0 – 1.3 0 - 7
II medium 1.3 – 2.5 7 - 14
III hard 2.5 – 3.8 14 - 21
IV very hard over 3.8 over 21
If you do not know the hardness level of the water in
your area you should contact your local water authority
for information.
Add detergent for the main wash to com-
partment
j
- and if required detergent for
the pre-wash to compartment
i
, fabric
conditioner to compartment
p
and liquid
bleach to compartment
y
.
Dispensing detergent
Add the right amount of detergent as recom-
mended on the packaging. It is important to
avoid overdosing as it can lead to excessive
foam. Use a low foaming detergent.
The amount dispensed will depend on the fol-
lowing:
- the quantity of laundry
- the water hardness level
- the level of soiling.
too little detergent results in the following:
- The laundry will not be properly
clean and will in time become grey
and hard to touch.
- Greasy particles cling to the laundry.
- Lime deposits on the heater elements.
too much detergent results in the follow-
ing:
- Excessive foam.
- Low level of agitation.
- Poor washing, rinsing and spin results
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