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 such 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.
Stains should be carefully dabbed off
using a soft, colourfast cloth.
Damage due to solvent-based
cleaning agents.
Cleaning agents containing benzine,
stain remover, etc., can damage
plastic parts.
When pre-treating a stain, make sure
that plastic parts do not come into
contact with cleaning agents.
Risk of explosion due to solvent-
based cleaning agents.
When using solvent-based cleaning
agents, an explosive mixture may
develop.
Never use solvent-based cleaning
agents 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
underwiring in bras.
– Turn garments inside out, if
recommended by the manufacturer.
– Zip up or close any jackets with
Velcro 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 “Program chart”
for more tips and tricks.
