Maximum Load / Detergent; Detergent Dispensing; Water Hardness Levels - Miele WS 5071 Operating Instructions Manual

Maximum load / Detergent

Load weight (dry laundry) max. 7.5 kg
Load weights for individual programmes
are quoted in the Programme Survey.
Adding detergent
Add detergent for the:
- Main wash to
- Pre-wash to
- Fabric conditioner to
- Liquid bleach to
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).
compartment j
compartment i
compartment p
compartment y
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.
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Hardness 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
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