5. Adding detergent
There are several options for adding de-
tergent to the washing machine.
Detergent dispenser drawer
You can use any detergent that is suit-
able for washing machines.
Detergent dispensing
Please follow the detergent manufac-
turer's instructions in relation to dosage.
Adding too much detergent will lead
to excessive foaming.
Avoid adding excess detergent.
The amount to dispense will depend on:
– the amount of laundry
– how dirty the laundry is
– the water hardness
Hardness
Hardness
range
in mmol/l
Soft (I)
Medium (II)
1.5–2.5
Hard (III)
Above 2.5
Check with your local water supplier if
you do not know the water hardness in
your area.
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Degree of
German hardness
°dH
0–1.5
0–8.4
8.4–14
Above 14
Filling with detergent
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer and add detergent to the
compartments.
Detergent for the pre-wash (di-
vide the total recommended
amount as follows: ⅓ to com-
partment and ⅔ to compart-
ment )
Detergent for the main wash
/
Fabric softener, liquid starch, or
caps
For disinfection programs, the
and compartments can be
filled with detergent for the main wash
if you have not selected Pre-wash.