12Washing powder/tablets for the main washIf you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartmentfor the pre-wash/stain treatment agent, add the water softener to themain wash detergent in the left compartment.Softeners, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments,starchDo not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquidconcentrates according to the manufacturer’s instructions beforeputting them into the drawer. Dissolve powder starches.If you use liquid detergents:Add liquid detergent using the dosage containers provided by the de-tergent manufacturer.Switching on the appliance/selecting a programmeSet the programme and tempera-ture using the programme knob.3 By selecting a programme, youswitch the appliance on at thesame time.The programme progress displayindicates the programme stepsthat the selected programme willperform.Changing spin speed/selecting rinse holdThe washing machine suggests themaximum permitted speed that issuitable for the selected pro-gramme. You can reduce thisspeed:Press the SPIN/RINSE HOLD buttonrepeatedly until the desired displaylights up.3 The speed for the final spin can still be altered during the programme.To do this:1. Press the START/PAUSE button.2. Change speed.3. Press the START/PAUSE button again.