User manual

If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
before starting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the
compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
● you are washing a small load,
● the laundry is lightly soiled,
● large amounts of foam form during
washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-
called “degrees” of hardness.
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
Note: A water softener must be added
when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness
II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent
can then always be adjusted to degree
of hardness I (= soft).
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
1 0-7 0-15soft
2 8-14 16-25medium
3 15-21 26-37hard
4 > 21 > 37very hard
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