Brief instructions
The headings numbered
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B
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show the operating sequence and can
be used as brief instructions.
A
Sort the laundry
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Empty all pockets.
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Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and compo-
nents in the machine.
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Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible, pre-
ferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
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If you use a solvent-based clean-
ing agent (e.g. one containing ben-
zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure
that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons)
are protected, and that the cleaning
agent is rinsed off before washing the
garment in the machine.
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Do not use solvent-based clea-
ning agents in this machine.
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Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately se-
veral times before being included in a
mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
– Curtains: Remove lead weights first
or place in a laundry bag.
– Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up insi-
de them.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the manufactu-
rer as
not washable
on the care label.
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How to wash correctly
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