Detergent Drawer; Detergent, Softener And Other Cleaning Agents; Adjusting The Amount Of Detergent - Beko WDER7440421W User Manual

4.6 Loading the laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2. Place the laundry loosely in the product.
3. Push the loading door to close it until
you hear a locking sound. Ensure that
no items are caught in the door.
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INFORMATION
• The loading door is locked while a programme
is running. The door lock will open
immediately after the washing programme has
ended. If the inner part of the machine is too
hot at the end of the programme, the loading
door will not open until the temperature drops.
If the door does not open, apply the solutions
provided for "Loading Door Cannot be
Opened." error in the Troubleshooting section.
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CAUTION!
• If the laundry is misplaced, noise and
vibration problems may occur in the machine.
4.7 Using detergent and softener
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INFORMATION
• When using detergent, softener, starch,
fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover,
read the manufacturer's instructions on the
package carefully and follow the suggested
dosage values. Use measuring cup if any.

4.7.1 Detergent drawer

The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
1
2 3
4.7.2 Detergent, softener
and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before
starting the washing programme.
• Never leave the detergent drawer open
while the washing programme is running!
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– (1) for prewash
– (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
–( ) in addition, there
is a siphon part in the
softener compartment.
• When using a programme without prewash,
do not put liquid detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment no. "1").
• In a programme with prewash, put
liquid detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment no. "1").
• 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. Remove them after drying.
• If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget
to place the liquid detergent container into the
main wash compartment (compartment no. 2).
• When the machine is in Drying step,
do not add any washing chemicals
(Liquid detergent, Softener, etc.).
4.7.3 Choosing the detergent type
Detergent type to be used depends on the
washing programme, fabric type and colour.
• Use different detergents for
coloured and white laundry.
• Wash your delicate clothes only with
special detergents (liquid detergent, wool
shampoo, etc.) intended solely for delicate
clothes and at suggested programmes.
• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts,
it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
• Wash woollens at suggested programme with
special detergent made specifically for woollens
• Please review the programme descriptions part
for suggested programme for different textiles.
• All recommendations about detergents are valid
for selectable temperature range of programmes.
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CAUTION!
• Use only detergents manufactured
specifically for washing machines.
• Do not use soap powder.
4.7.4 Adjusting the
amount of detergent
The amount of washing detergent to be used
depends on the amount of laundry, the degree
of soiling and water hardness.
• 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 less detergent for small loads,
lightly soiled clothes and short duration
programmes, especially in soft water areas.
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