Read Before Using - 15
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
2. Powdered detergent
Detergent reaches the drum only when
water flushes through the detergent
drawer. Thus, if you have forgotten to add
detergent, run the Drain only function using
the Mode button.
Then, add detergent and start washing
again.
To prevent powdered detergent from
remaining in the drawer, perform the
following:
- Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth.
- Make sure that the detergent is not
lumpy when you add it because this may
cause a blockage over time.
Amount of Detergent
The amount of detergent you should use
depends on the following factors:
- How soiled the laundry is
- Amount of the laundry
- Water hardness
The amount of foam varies according to
the amount and type of detergent, how
soiled the laundry is, and the hardness and
temperature of the water.
Water softening agent
If you live in a hard water area (total
hardness of 1.3 mmol/L or higher), we
recommend using a water softening agent.
For more details on water hardness,
contact your local water authority.
Use of a water softening agent can help
reduce the amount of detergent required
for each wash and help prevent the
formation of limescale deposits, which may
damage the appliance.
Softener compartment
The following additives may be added to
this compartment:
- Fabric softener
- Laundry starch
Fabric Softener
To prevent static, add softener before you
start washing. It will be automatically added
in the final rinse cycle.
Dilute concentrated softeners before you
add them. Add up to only 130 ml to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.
Rinse out the remaining softener with
a splash of water or a damp cloth after
washing. If it sticks to the compartment,
pull out the drawer and clean it out. (See
page 28.)
Laundry starch
Simply add laundry starch to the softener
compartment. It will be automatically
added to the clothing in the final rinsing
process. Make sure that you do not fill the
compartment over the MAX level.
If it is hard to pour, dilute the starch slightly
with water before adding it.
Note
After using starch, clean the detergent
drawer, particularly the softener cover
(see page 28). Then, run the Rapid 15
programme WITHOUT detergent to
remove any excess starch in the drum.
Prewashing compartment
Detergent for prewashing
Whenever you use programmes with the
Prewash function, always put detergent for
the prewash in this compartment.
Undiluted
softener
Water
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