Detergent; Water Softener; Fabric Softener, Fabric Conditioner, Or Liquid Starch; Dye Removers / Fabric Dyes - Miele PW 5064 Operating Instructions Manual

Detergent

Determining the amount of detergent
Follow the instructions of the
detergent manufacturer.
For instructions on the use and amount
of detergent for a full load see the
detergent packaging.
The amount of detergent used
depends on:
– the size of the load
– the level of soiling
– the water hardness
If you do not know the water
hardness level in your area, contact
your local water utility company.
Water hardness
Hardness Water
level quality
I soft
II moderate
III hard to
very hard

Water softener

If the water hardness level is II or III,
you can add a water softener to reduce
the amount of detergent required. First
add the detergent, then add the water
softener.
You can then use the recommended
amount of detergent for water hardness
level I.
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Water Water
hardness hardness
in gpg in mmol/l
(also German
hardness in °d)
0 - 8.4 0 - 1.5
8.4 - 14 1.5 - 2.5
over 14 over 2.5
Fabric softener, fabric
conditioner, or liquid starch
^ Use the amount recommended by
the manufacturer.
^ Add the fabric softener, fabric
conditioner or liquid starch to the
drawer §. Do not exceed the Max.
level mark.
The fabric softener, conditioner or liquid
starch is automatically dispensed in the
final rinse.
After several automatic starches,
clean the dispenser drawer and
especially the siphon.

Dye removers / Fabric dyes

^ Do not use dye removers in this
washer.
^ When dying fabrics in the washer,
follow the dye manufacturer's
instructions closely.