Detergent Dispensing Balls; Water Softeners; Washing With Several Components - Miele SUPERTRONIC Operating Instructions Manual

All modern detergents produced for
automatic front loading washing
machines are suitable. Refer to the
manufacturer's label on the
packaging to get information on the
use and the dosage.
The right amount to dispense will
depend on the following:
– The soiling level of the laundry
Lightly soiled
No visible dirt or stains. Possibly
slight body odour.
Normally soiled
Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight
stains.
Heavily soiled
Stains and soiling clearly visible.
– The quantity of the laundry
– The water hardness
Check with your local water supplier
if you do not know the water
hardness level in your area.
Water hardness levels
Hardness Hardness in
range
Soft (I)
Medium (II)
Hard (III)
German
mmol/l water
hardness in °d
0 - 1.5 0 - 8.4
1.5 - 2.5 8.4 - 14
over 2.5 over 14

Detergent dispensing balls

Use a detergent dispensing ball when
washing with liquid detergent.

Water softeners

A water softener can be used to cut
down on the use of detergents in hard
water areas. Dispense according to
the amount specified on the packaging.
First add detergent and then the water
softener.
Use a quantity of detergent as for soft
water.

Washing with several components

If you wash using several components
(e.g. special application detergents),
dispense them into compartment j in
the following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softener
3. Stain remover
This way the agents are distributed
more efficiently.
Detergent
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