Siemens WM16XKH0EU, Manual

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Basic operation
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Detergent dosage
Use the correct detergent dosage to
achieve optimal washing results and
save resources.
The detergent dosage depends on:
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The amount of laundry
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Degree of soiling
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Water hardness
You can find out how hard your wa-
ter is from your local water company
or measure it yourself using a water
hardness tester.
Water hardness
Hardness range Total hardness in mmol/l German degrees in °dH
soft (I) 0–1.5 0–8.4
medium (II) 1.5– 2.5 8.4–14
hard (III) over 2.5 over 14
Example of a manufacturer's
instructions for detergent
These example values refer to a stand-
ard load of 4–5 kg.
Soiling Light Normal Heavy
Water hardness: Soft/medium 40 ml 55 ml 80 ml
Water hardness: Hard/very hard 55 ml 80 ml 105 ml
The dosages can be found on the man-
ufacturer's packaging.
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If you are not using manual dosage,
adjust the dosage to the actual load.
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If intelligent dosing is activated, do
not adjust the dosage to the actual
load capacity. The quantity of deter-
gent and fabric softener is automat-
ically calculated via the basic
dosage →
Page 40 and the amount
of laundry detected. The basic
dosage setting must always comply
with the dosage for a load of 4.5 kg.
Basic operation
You can find out everything you need
to know about operating your appli-
ance here.
Switching on the appliance
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Press ⁠ .