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– Brush sand out of all collars and
pockets
– Close bed covers and cushion
covers
– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners,
hooks and eyes
– Tie cloth belts and apron strings
together or use a mesh laundry
bag
– Remove curtain hooks and lead
strips or use a mesh laundry
bag
– Use a mesh laundry bag for
small items of laundry such as
children's socks
– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out
– Wash large and small items of
laundry together
– Dab fresh stains with soapy wa-
ter (do not rub them)
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains
can be removed by washing
several times
11.2 Sorting laundry
Note:
Please read the information in
the Safety →
sections
to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.
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To improve washing results and
prevent discolouration, sort the
laundry according to the following
criteria before washing.
– Type of fabric and fibre type
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.
– Care symbols on the care labels
11.3 Degrees of soiling
Degree of soiling
Soiling
Examples
Light
¡
No dirt or stains are vis-
ible
¡
Laundry has absorbed
odours
Light summer clothing or
sports clothing that has
been worn for a just a few
hours
Normal
Dirt or light stains are vis-
ible
¡
T-shirts, shirts or blouses
are sweat-soaked or
have been worn a few
times
¡
Towels or bedding that
has been used for up to
one week
Heavy
Dirt or stains are clearly
visible
Tea towels, baby items or
work clothing
