Using Detergent and Softener

WARNING

Read the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging when using detergents, softeners, starch, bleach and decolourants, anti-limescale and follow the dosage information provided. Use a measuring cup, if any.

The detergent drawer comprises of three compartments:

(1) for prewash - if your model has prewash function available,

(2) for main washing,

(3) for softener,

() a syphon piece in the softener compartment,

() there is a liquid detergent flap for liquid detergent use in the main washing compartment.

Detergent, Softener and Other Cleaning Agents

Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
Do not leave the detergent drawer open when the washing programme is on.
If you are using a programme without prewashing, do not put detergent in the prewash compartment (compartment 1).
If your model has prewash function available - If you are using a program with prewash, start the product after adding powder detergent to the prewash and main wash compartments (compartments 1 and 2).
If your model has prewash function available - Do not select a programme with pre-washing if you are using a detergent pod or dispensing ball. Place the detergent pod or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the product.
If you are using a liquid detergent, follow the directions under “Liquid detergent use” and hinge down the liquid detergent flap.
Do not add washing chemicals (Liquid detergent, Softener, etc.) while the product is during Drying step.

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 on suggested programmes.
When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
Wash woollens on 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.

WARNING

Only detergents, softeners and additives suitable for washing machines should be used.

Do not use soap powder.

Adjusting the Detergent Amount

The amount of detergent depends on the amount of laundry, how soiled it is and the water hardness.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage values on the detergent packaging in order to eliminate excessive foam and poor rinsing problems, to save money and protect the environment.
Use less detergent for lightly soiled or small amount of laundry.

Using Softeners

Put the softener in the softener compartment of the detergent drawer.

Do not exceed the (>max<) level sign in the softener compartment.
If the softener is thick, dilute with water before placing in the softener compartment.

WARNING

Do not use liquid detergents or other materials with cleaning properties unless they are intended for use in washing machines for softening the laundry.

Using Liquid Detergents

If the Product Has a Liquid Detergent Flap

Hinge down the liquid detergent flap when you want to use liquid detergents. The flap will serve as a barrier for liquid detergent.
Clean with water at its place or by removing from its place when it is necessary. Do not forget to place the flap in the main washing compartment (compartment 2) after cleaning.
The flap should be up if you will use a powder detergent.

Use of Gel and Tablet Detergents

If the detergent is fluid and there is no liquid detergent compartment in your product, place the gel detergent in the main washing detergent compartment in first water intake. If your product has a liquid detergent compartment, fill the compartment with detergent before starting the programme.
If the gel detergent is not fluid or is in a capsule liquid tablet, place directly inside the drum before washing.
Put the tablet detergent in the main washing compartment (compartment 2) or directly inside the drum before washing.
Tablet detergents may leave residue in the detergent compartment. If you face such residues, place the tablet detergent among the laundry in the next washes in a way that it will be at the bottom side of the drum.
Use tablet or gel detergent without selecting the pre-wash function.
Do not forget to remove elements such as plastic detergent compartment from the drum before drying.

Using Starch

Put in the liquid starch, powder starch or fabric dye in the softener compartment.
Do not use softener and starch in the same washing programme simultaneously.
Wipe the inside of the product with a damp and clean cloth after using starch.

Using Anti-Limescale

When necessary, only use anti-limescale produced for washing machines.

Using Bleach and Decolourants

Select a programme with pre-washing and add bleach at the start of pre-washing. Do not put detergent in the pre-wash compartment. As an alternative application, select a programme with additional rinsing and add the bleach while the product is receiving water to the detergent compartment in the first rinsing step.
Do not mix and use bleach and detergent together.
As bleach may cause skin irritation use only small amounts (1/2 tea cups - approximately 50 ml and rinse the laundry well.
Do not pour bleach directly onto the laundry.
Do not use bleach for coloured clothes.
Select a programme with low temperature washing while using oxygen-based decolourants.
Oxygen-based decolourants can be used together with detergents. However, if it does not have the same viscosity as the detergent, first place the detergent in compartment no. “2” in the detergent drawer and wait for the product to rinse away the detergent during water intake. Add the decolourant to the same compartment while the product continues taking in water.