10 Washing tips
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Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases; close zips and hook and eye fasteners; fasten
cloth belts and apron ties.
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Wash smaller items (e.g. nylon tights, belts) and items with zips and hooks in a wash-
ing net or cushion cover.
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Remove stains before washing using a suitable stain remover.
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Pre-treat heavily soiled areas (collars, cuffs, etc.) with soap, special detergent or
paste.
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For normally or heavily soiled washing, select the additional
pre-wash programme
or select a heavier degree of soiling.
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Wash woollens and other textiles with the
fabric care symbol using the
Hand
wash programme only. Use detergent suitable for woollens and delicates.
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Textiles that are covered in animal hair, such as dog or horse blankets, should be
brushed out before washing.
10.4
Net curtains
If washing curtains made from mixed or man-made fibres:
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Ask the retailer whether the curtains are machine washable and, if so, at what water
temperature.
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Fill the washing drum only a quarter full.
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Tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabric.
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Use a mild detergent (use sparingly due to foaming).
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With older, faded curtains, the material is weaker and may be easily damaged if ma-
chine washed.
10.5
Energy and water economy
General tips
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Wash cotton textiles with the
40
or
60
fabric care symbol together in the
pro-
gramme for optimal energy efficiency.
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The most efficient programmes in terms of energy and water consumption are gener-
ally those that wash at lower temperatures and longer duration.
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Use the maximum wash load capacity of the particular programme.
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Select «Pre-wash» only for washing that is heavily soiled or stained.
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For lightly soiled washing without staining select the main
programme or the addi-
tional «Sprint» function.
Spin speed
The energy consumption, noise and remaining moisture content of subsequent tumble
drying depend on the spin speed set. The higher the spin speed in the spinning phase,
the higher the noise and the lower the remaining moisture content of the washing at the
end of the programme.
rpm
1500
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
Remaining moisture content
(cottons)
~44% ~47% ~52% ~60% ~70% ~90% ~110%
Automatic door opener
Use the appliance with the automatic door opener switched on. When the appliance door
opens the appliance immediately enters the lowest possible stand-by power consump-
tion state.
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