Using Detergent and Softener

NOTICE

Read the manufacturer instructions on the package while using detergents, softeners, starch, fabric colorants, 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

() there is also a syphon piece in the softener 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 program is on!
• If you are using a program without pre-washing, do not put detergent in the pre-wash compartment (compartment no. “1”).
• Do not put liquid detergent in the pre-wash compartment (compartment no. “1”) in a program with prewashing.
• Do not select a program with pre-washing if you are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball. Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the product.
• If you are using liquid detergent, remember to place the liquid detergent cup into the main washing cycle compartment (compartment no. "2").

Choosing the detergent type

• Detergent type to be used depends on the 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.
• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
• Wash woollens with special detergents made specifically for woollens.

WARNING

WARNING:

Use only detergents produced specifically for washing machines.

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 lesser amounts of detergent for fewer or less soiled laundry.

For steps on how to use laundry detergents and auxiliary products;

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

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

In case the product has a liquid detergent apparatus

• Place the liquid detergent cup in compartment no. "2".
• If the liquid detergent is not fluid, dilute with water before placing it in the detergent compartment.

In case the product does not have a liquid detergent apparatus

• Do not use liquid detergent for pre-washing in a programme with pre-washing.
• Liquid detergents leave stains on your laundry when using the "End Time" function for delayed start. If you are going to use the End Time feature, do not use liquid detergents.

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 program.
• 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 program 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 program 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 program 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 program 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.