Adding Detergent - Miele PWM 507 Hygiene Operating And Installation Instructions

5. Adding detergent

There are several options for adding
detergent.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Any detergent suitable for automatic
front loading washing machines can be
used with this appliance.
Detergent dispensing
Please follow the detergent
manufacturer'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
– the degree of soiling of the laundry
– the water hardness
Water Hardness in
hardness
range
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.
28
German scale
mmol/l °dH
0-1.5 0-8.4
8.4-14
above 14
Adding detergent
 Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer and add detergent to the
compartments.
 Detergent for the pre-wash
(divide the total recommended
amount as follows: ⅓ to
compartment  and ⅔ to
compartment )
 Detergent for the main wash
 Fabric softener or liquid starch
For disinfection programmes, the
 and  compartments can be
filled with detergent for the main wash
if you have not selected Pre-wash.