Load Weight / Adding Detergent - Miele WS 5243 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation
Load weight (dry laundry)
WS 5243
max. 24 kg
Load weights for individual programmes
are quoted in the Programme Survey.
Adding detergent
1 3
Add detergent for the:
- Main wash to compartment
- Pre-wash to compartment
- Fabric conditioner to compartment 3
- Liquid bleach to compartment
- Liquid detergent to compartment
Bleaching agents
Only use bleaching agents on textiles which
have the symbol y on the wash care label.
Liquid bleaching agents must only be dis-
pensed through designated dispenser com-
partment (4). The agent will then be
dispensed automatically during the 2
(cold bleaching). Liquid bleaching agents
should only be used on coloured textiles
which have a wash care label stating that
they are colour fast and suitable for bleach-
ing.
For cold bleaching the 4
programmed into the machine (see the
Profitronic programming manual for further
details on how to do this).
WS 5323
max. 32 kg
4 5 2
2
1
4
5
nd
rinse
th
rinse must be
Liquid detergent must not be filled higher
than the level marker, as otherwise it will get
through the siphon and into the detergent dis-
penser drawer before it is needed.
Detergent dispensing
Avoid dispensing more than the required
amount as this can cause excessive foaming.
Only use low lather detergents.
Dispense according to the detergent manufac-
turer's recommendations.
The amount to dispense will depend on:
– the amount of laundry
– the water hardness level in your area
– the type and amount of soiling
Water hardness levels
Hardness Water
range quality
I soft
II medium
III hard
IV very hard
If you do not know the hardness level of the
water in your area you should contact your
local water authority for information.
15
Harness German
level in hardness
mmol/l level °d
0 – 1.3 0 - 7
1.3 – 2.5 7 - 14
2.5 – 3.8 14 - 21
over 3.8 over 21
M.-Nr. 05730940