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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
▶
Press .
It may take a few seconds for the
appliance to switch on.
Note:The drum is lit up after the
door is opened and closed and once
the programme has started. The light
goes out automatically.
13.2 Setting a programme
1. Set the programme selector to the
required programme.
→"Programmes", Page24
2. If necessary, adjust the pro-
gramme settings →Page37.