Read Before Using - 11
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Powdered detergent
2.
Detergent reaches the drum only when
water flushes through the detergent
drawer. Thus, if you forget 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.
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Make sure that the detergent is not
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lumpy when you add it as 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
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The amount of the laundry
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Water hardness
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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 the usage of 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 that is
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
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Laundry starch
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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 24.)
Laundry starch
Simply add laundry starch to the softener
compartment. It will be automatically added
to the clothing as part of the final rinsing
process. Make sure that you do not fill the
compartment over the MAX level.
If it is hard to pour, you can dilute the
starch slightly with water before adding it.
Note
After using starch, clean the detergent
drawer, especially the softener cover
(see page 24). Then, run the Rapid 15
programme WITHOUT detergent to
remove any excess starch in the drum.
Prewashing compartment
Detergent for prewashing
Whenever you use any programmes with
the Prewash function, always put detergent
for the prewash in this compartment.
Undiluted
softener
Water
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