1. Notes on correct laundry care
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Drying
Tip:
Read the “Programme chart”,
which contains a complete list of data
for programmes and load sizes.
- Always observe the maximum recom-
mended load size for each pro-
gramme. This will mean that the en-
ergy consumption for the amount of
laundry is at its most economical.
- Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink, de-
pending on the quality of the item.
Only use the
Woollens handcare
pro-
gramme for these textiles.
- Pure linen should only be tumble
dried if it is specified as suitable on
the care label. The surface of the fab-
ric may otherwise become rough.
Only use the
Woollens handcare
pro-
gramme for these textiles.
- Woollens and wool blends are sus-
ceptible to becoming matted or
shrinking. Only use the
Woollens
handcare
programme for these tex-
tiles.
- Jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, under-
wear) tend to shrink when they are
washed for the first time. To prevent
further shrinking, do not overdry jer-
sey fabrics. Buy jersey garments that
are slightly bigger than the size you
would normally wear if possible.
- Reduce the load size for fabrics that
are particularly heat-sensitive or sus-
ceptible to creasing. Also select the
DryCare 40
Extra.
Care symbols
Drying
Temperature
Normal or higher
Reduced*
Do not tumble dry
* Recommendation: select
DryCare 40
Ironing
Temperature
hot,
medium,
lower
Do not iron
The right drying level
-
HygieneDry
for special hygiene re-
quirements
-
Extra dry
for multi-layered and very
thick fabrics
-
Normal
for textiles that can shrink. Or
for light cotton or jersey textiles
-
Hand iron
if you want to iron the laun-
dry after drying, for example
Tip:
You can alter the drying levels (to
be damper or drier) for the
Cottons
and
Minimum iron
programmes. See “Pro-
grammable functions” for more informa-
tion.
