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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
standard load of 4–5 kg.
Soiling Light Normal Heavy
Water hardness: Soft/medium 40ml 55ml 80ml
Water hardness: Hard/very
hard
55ml 80ml 105ml
The dosages can be found on the
manufacturer's packaging.
¡ Adjust the dosage to the actual
load.
Basic operation
13 Basic operation
Basic operation
13.1 Switching on the appli-
ance
Note:Observe the information on
safety →Page4 and preventing ma-
terial damage →Page10.
Requirement:The appliance has
been correctly installed and connec-
ted.
→"Installation and connection",
Page12
▶
Turn the programme selector to a
programme.
13.2 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme selector and
set the required programme.
→"Programmes", Page24
2. If necessary, adjust the pro-
gramme settings →Page36.
13.3 Adjusting the pro-
gramme settings
Requirement:A programme has
been set.
→"Setting a programme", Page36
▶
Adjust the programme settings.
→"Buttons", Page22
Note:The programme settings are
not saved permanently for the pro-
gramme.
13.4 Loading laundry
Notes
¡ Observe the information on safety
→Page4 and preventing material
damage →Page10.
¡ To prevent creasing, take note of
the maximum load for the
→"Programmes", Page24.
Requirement:The laundry is pre-
pared.
→"Laundry", Page33