Defy DAW388 - Using Detergent and Softener; Choosing the Detergent Type; Adjusting Detergent Amount

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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener
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Whenusingdetergent,softener,starch,fabricdye,bleachanddescalingagents;readthemanufacturer'sinstructionswritten
on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available.
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The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:
–(1)forprewash
–(2)formainwash
–(3)forsoftener
–( ) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the softener compartment.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Adddetergentandsoftenerbeforestartingthewashingprogramme.
• Whilethewashingcycleisinprogress,donotleavethedetergentdraweropen!
• Whenusingaprogrammewithoutprewash,donotputanydetergentintotheprewashcompartment
(compartment no. "1").
• Inaprogrammewithprewash,donotputliquiddetergentintotheprewashcompartment(compartmentno.
"1").
• Donotselectaprogrammewithprewashifyouareusingadetergentbagordispensingball.Placethe
detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the product.
• Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforgettoplacetheliquiddetergentcontainerintothemainwash
compartment (compartment no. “2”).
Choosing the detergent type
Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color.
• Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredandwhitelaundry.
• Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecialdetergents(liquiddetergent,woolshampoo,etc.)intended
solely for delicate clothes.
• Whenwashingdarkcolouredclothesandquilts,itisrecommendedtouseliquiddetergent.
• Washwoolenswithspecialdetergentmadespecificallyforwoolens.
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WARNING: Use only detergents manufactured specifically for washing machines.
WARNING: Do not use soap powder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be used depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and
water hardness.
• Donotuseamountsexceedingthedosagequantitiesrecommendedonthedetergentpackagetoavoid
problems of excessive foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally, environmental protection.
• Uselesserdetergentforsmallamountsorlightlysoiledclothes.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of the detergent drawer.
•Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelsignonthesoftenercompartment.
•Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwithwaterbeforeaddingitinthedetergentcompartment.
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WARNING: Do not use liquid detergents or other cleaning products other than fabric softeners produced for washing
machines to soften the clothes.