1. Notes on correct laundry care
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Drying
Tip:
See the “Programme chart”.
It lists all programmes and their max-
imum load.
- Always observe the maximum recom-
mended load for each programme.
This will mean that the energy con-
sumption 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
Pre-ironing
programme
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
Pre-ironing
programme
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. Do not
overdry these fabrics to prevent fur-
ther shrinking. Buy jersey garments
that are one or two sizes bigger.
- With fabrics that are particularly heat-
sensitive or susceptible to creasing,
reduce the drying load and select
Gentle tumble
.
Care label symbols
Drying
Normal/higher temperature
Low temperature*
* Select
Gentle tumble
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Hot iron
Cool iron
Warm iron
Do not iron
Select the correct drying level
-
Extra dry
for hard wearing and very
thick fabrics.
-
if you want to fold the laun-
dry after drying and put it away.
-
Normal
for textiles that can shrink. Or
for light cotton or jersey textiles.
-
Slightly dry
for particularly delicate
garments that you wish to line dry af-
terwards.
-
Hand iron
/
or
Machine iron
if you
want to iron the laundry after drying.
