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Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry
Preparing the laundry
Caution
Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails)
can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the
washer-dryer (e.g. drum).
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Empty all pockets on items of clothing.
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Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn-ups.
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Close zips, fasten pillow cases/cushion covers.
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Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag.
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Wash in a net/cushion cover:
– delicates, e.jg. tights, curtains,
– small laundry items, e.jg. socks, handkerchiefs,
– underwired bras (underwire may become
detached during washing and cause damage).
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Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey
garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should be turned
inside out.
Preparing laundry for
drying
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Only tumble-dry textiles which have been washed,
rinsed and spun.
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Remove as much water as possible from the
laundry. Do not press the button for reducing the
spin speed.
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Before tumble-drying, easy-care items should also
be spun using the appropriate spin programme
(see programme table).
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In order to ensure uniform drying, sort the items
according to fabric type and degree of drying
required.
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Easy-care items should if possible be removed
from the machine while still slightly damp and
allowed to continue drying in the open air.
Overdrying may cause excessive creasing.
