User manual MIELE PREMIER 520

[. . . ] Operating instructions for Washing machine Premier 520 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. G M. -Nr. 06 732 280 Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. [. . . ] Woollens and knitwear containing wool mixtures and hand-washable garments should be washed using a detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Silk should be washed using a liquid detergent specifically designed for washing woollens. Do not use biological detergents on silk as the enzymes may damage the silk!Instructions for use and recommended amounts for a full load are given on the detergent packaging. Liquid detergent Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes without a pre-wash. For programmes with a pre-wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dispenser drawer. Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash and to compartment i for the pre-wash. 30 The right amount to dispense will depend on the following: ­ The quantity of laundry. Lightly soiled No visible dirt or stains. Normally soiled Visibly dirty and/or just a few slight stains. Heavily soiled Stains and soiling clearly visible. Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the water hardness level in your area. Water softeners A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in extremely 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. Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener. 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. Stain remover This way the agents are distributed more efficiently. Detergent Fabric conditioners and liquid starch Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle and help prevent static cling when tumble drying. Starch stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e. g. ^ Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme If starching frequently, the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel will need regular cleaning to remove any residual starch. See "Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer". Do not add starch formulations or viscous liquid starch to the § compartment as it will clog it up. [. . . ] The washing machine is delivered with the memory function de-activated. Follow steps A to G to programme and store in memory. Before you begin, first ensure that: ­ The washing machine is switched off. ­ The programme selector is at Finish. [. . . ]