Washing Environmentally And Economically; Energy And Water Consumption; Detergent Consumption - Miele W 5873 WPS Operating Instructions Manual

Energy and water consumption

– Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine, load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
– When smaller amounts of laundry are
washed, the automatic load
recognition system will reduce the
amount of water, time and energy
used. This may mean that the time
left shown in the display is adjusted
during the course of the wash
programme.
– Use the Express 20 programme for
small loads.
– Modern detergents (e.g. Miele
laundry detergents) enable washing
at reduced temperatures (e.g. 20°C).
Use appropriate temperature
settings for saving energy.
– To maintain hygienic conditions in
the washing machine, it is
recommended that you occasionally
run a wash with a temperature of at
least 60°C. The
message in the display reminds you
to do this.
– Use the warm water connection to
save energy.
– Using the Cottons Eco 40°C
programme is recommended for a
normally soiled load and is the
programme used in energy/water
consumption tests to AS/NZS 2040
(Refer to consumption data).

Washing environmentally and economically

Hygiene Info

Detergent consumption

– Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
– Adjust the dosage to the degree of
soiling of the laundry.
– Reduce the amount of detergent with
smaller loads (approx.
the amount recommended can be
used when washing a half load).
Choosing the correct Extra (Short,
Pre-wash and Soak)
Select:
– A wash programme together with the
Short Extra for light to normal soiling
where there are no obvious marks.
– A wash programme without any
Extras for normal to heavy soiling
with visible staining.
– A wash programme together with the
Soak Extra for heavily soiled laundry.
– The Pre-wash Extra for laundry with
large amounts of dirt (e.g. dust,
sand).
When drying with a tumble dryer
Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
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