1. Preparing the laundry
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Emptying pockets
Empty all pockets.
Damage due to foreign objects.
Nails, coins, paper clips, and so on
can cause damage to garments and
components in the machine.
Check the laundry before washing
and remove any foreign objects.
Sorting the laundry
Sort the laundry according to colour
and the garment care label.
Pre-treating stains
Badly soiled areas and stains should
be cleaned as soon as possible.
Spillages should be carefully dabbed
off using a soft, colourfast cloth.
Damage due to solvent-based
detergents.
Detergents containing benzine, stain
remover, etc., can damage plastic
parts.
When pre-treating textiles, make sure
that any plastic parts do not come
into contact with the detergent.
Risk of explosion due to solvent-
based detergents.
When using solvent-based deter-
gents, an explosive mixture may de-
velop.
Never use solvent-based detergents
in the washing machine.
General tips
– Do not machine wash items which
are specified by the manufacturer as
not washable
on the care label (
).
– Curtains: remove rollers and lead
weights or place in a laundry bag.
– Sew in or remove any loose underwir-
ing in bras.
– Turn garments inside out, if recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
– Zip up or close any jackets with Vel-
cro or hook and eye fastenings before
washing.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases
to prevent small items from becoming
rolled up inside them.
– Please refer to the Programme chart
for more tips and tricks.
