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– Use a mesh laundry bag for
small items of laundry, such as
children's socks
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains
can be removed by washing
several times
– Wash large and small items of
laundry together
– Do not rub fresh stains but dab
them with soapy water
– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out
11.2 Sorting laundry
Note:
Please read the information in
the Safety →
sections
to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.
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To improve washing results and
prevent discolouration, sort the
laundry according to the following
criteria before washing.
– Type of fabric and fibre
Wash laundry of the same
type of fabric and fibre to-
gether.
– Care symbols on the care labels
– Description of the programmes
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.
11.3 Degrees of soiling
Degree of soiling
Soiling
Examples
Light
¡
No dirt or stains are vis-
ible
¡
Laundry has absorbed
odours
Light summer clothing or
sports clothing that has
been worn for a just a few
hours
Normal
Dirt or light stains are vis-
ible
¡
T-shirts, shirts or blouses
are sweat-soaked or
have been worn a few
times
¡
Towels or bedding that
has been used for up to
one week
Heavy
Dirt or stains are clearly
visible
Tea towels, baby items or
work clothing
11.4 Care symbols on the care labels
Washing care symbols
Symbol
Washing process
Recommended pro-
gramme
Normal
Cotton
