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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.
¡ If you are not using manual
dosage, adjust the dosage to the
actual load.
¡ If intelligent dosing is activated, do
not adjust the dosage to the actual
load capacity. The quantity of de-
tergent and fabric softener is auto-
matically calculated via the basic
dosage →Page44 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
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
▶
Press .
The switch-on process takes a few
seconds.
a An audible function test is carried
out.
13.2 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme selector and
set the required programme.
→"Programmes", Page26
2. If necessary, adjust the pro-
gramme settings →Page39.
13.3 Adjusting the pro-
gramme settings
Requirement:A programme has
been set.
→"Setting a programme", Page39
▶
Adjust the programme settings.
→"Buttons", Page23