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PREPARING TO WASH
1.
Sort the laundry according to...
•
Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,
wool, handwashed items
•
Colours
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new
coloured articles separately
•
Size
Laundry items of different sizes distribute
themselves better in the drum and optimize the
washing and spinning action
•
Delicates
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.)
and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a washbag or
a pillowcase with a zip-fastener. Either remove
curtain glidesor tie them up in a cloth bag
2.Empty all pockets
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage laundry,
drums and tubs
3.Closures
Close zips and hooks and eyes; Tie loose belts or
straps together
Stain removal
•
Blood, milk, egg etc. are generally removed by
the automatic enzyme phase of the programme
•
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
stains etc. add stain remover to the detergent
dispenser
chamber
•
Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover
if necessary
Dyeing
•
Only use dyes that are suitable for washing
machines
•
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine
can become discoloured
Loading the laundry
1.
Open the door.
2.
Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the
drum. Observe the load sizes given in the Quick
Reference Guide.
Note: Overloading the machine will result in
unsatisfactory washing results and creased
laundry.
3.
Close the door.
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