Using Detergent and Softener

WARNING

Read the manufacturer instructions on the package while 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,

(2) for main washing,

(3) for softener,

() a syphon piece in the softener compartment,

() there is a liquid detergent apparatus 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 pre-washing, do not put detergent in the pre-wash compartment (compartment no. “1”).
If you are using a program with prewash, start the machine after adding powder detergent to the prewash and main wash compartments (compartments 1 and 2).
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 do not forget to bring the liquid detergent apparatus to the correct position.

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 at suggested programmes.
When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
Wash woollens at 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 they are 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 amounts of detergent for fewer or less soiled 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 not fluid, 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 Apparatus

Press and rotate the apparatus at where it is shown when you want to use liquid detergents. The part falling below 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 apparatus in the main washing compartment (compartment no. “2”) after cleaning.
The apparatus should be up if you will use a powder detergent. The fan that you would see in this position will mix the powder detergent and help it to dissolve.

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 no. “2”) or directly inside the drum before washing.

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 machine continues taking in water.