1. Sort the laundry for washing
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Empty all pockets.
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Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to textiles and to
components in the washer-extractor.
Removing marks
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Badly soiled areas areas with e.g.
blood, egg, coffee, tea can be
pre-treated and should be cleaned
should be cleaned as soon as
possible, preferably while still fresh.
Spillages should be carefully dabbed
off using a soft 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 Miele or your detergent
manufacturer for advice .
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Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in the
washer-extractor.
Sorting laundry
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Sort the laundry by color 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
several times before being included in
a mixed load. Always wash whites and
darks separately.
General tips
– 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 zippers, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
– Fasten duvet covers, pillow cases
etc. to prevent small items from
being rolled up inside them.
– See "Program chart" in separate
booklet supplied for further tips.
Do not wash any items in the
washer-extractor which are specified
by the manufacturer as
not washable
on the care label (
h
symbol).
Notes and tips on laundry care
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