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compartment(compartmentnr.I).
• 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 machine.
• Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforget
toplacetheliquiddetergentcupintothemain
washcompartment(compartmentnr.II).
Choosing the detergent type
Thetypeofdetergenttobeuseddependsonthe
typeandcolourofthefabric.
• Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredand
white laundry.
• Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecial
detergents(liquiddetergent,woolshampoo,
etc.) used 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.
A
 Useonlydetergentsmanufacturedspecifically
for washing machines.
A
 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. Read the
manufacturer's instructions on the detergent
package carefully and follow the dosage values.
• 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.
• Useconcentrateddetergentsinthe
recommended dosage.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of
the detergent drawer.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelmarkingin
the softener compartment.
• Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwith
waterbeforeputtingitinthedetergentdrawer.
Using liquid detergents
If the product contains a liquid detergent cup:
• Makesurethatyouhaveplacedtheliquid
detergentcupincompartmentnr."II".
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the
package.
• Usethedosagesrecommendedonthe
package.
• Iftheliquiddetergenthaslostitsfluidity,dilute
itwithwaterbeforeputtinginthedetergent
cup.
If the product does not contain a liquid
detergent cup:
• Donotuseliquiddetergentfortheprewashin
a programme with prewash.
• Usethedetergentmanufacturer'smeasuring
cup and follow the instructions on the
package.
• Liquiddetergentstainsyourclotheswhen
usedwithDelayedStartfunction.Ifyouare
goingtousetheDelayedStartfunction,do
notuseliquiddetergent.
Using gel and tablet detergent
Whenusingtablet,gel,etc.detergents,read
the manufacturer's instructions on the detergent
packagecarefullyandfollowthedosagevalues.If
there is not any instruction on the package, apply
the following.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisfluidaland
yourmachinedoesnotcontainaspecialliquid
detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the
main wash detergent compartment during first
waterintake.Ifyourmachinecontainsaliquid
detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup
beforestartingtheprogramme.
• Ifthegeldetergentthicknessisnotfluidalor
intheshapeofcapsuleliquidtablet,putit
directlyintothedrumbeforewashing.
• Puttabletdetergentsintothemainwash
compartment(compartmentnr.II)ordirectly
intothedrumbeforewashing.
C
 Tabletdetergentsmayleaveresiduesinthe
detergentcompartment.Ifyouencounter
suchacase,placethetabletdetergent
betweenthelaundry,closetothelowerpartof
the drum in future washings.
C
 Usethetabletorgeldetergentwithout
selecting the prewash function.
Using starch
• Addliquidstarch,powderstarchorthe
dyestuff into the softener compartment as
instructed on the package.
• Donotusesoftenerandstarchtogetherina
washing cycle.
• Wipetheinsideofthemachinewithadamp
and clean cloth after using starch.
Using bleaches
• Selectaprogrammewithprewashand
addthebleachingagentatthebeginning
oftheprewash.Donotputdetergentinthe
prewashcompartment.Asanalternative
application, select a programme with extra