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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundryStain removal
1.Sort the laundry according to? Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances
Type of fabric / care label symbolare generally removed by the enzyme phase of
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, the programme.
wool, handwashed items. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
Colourstains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergent
Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new dispenser compartment or chlorine bleach in
coloured items separately.compartment (depending on model).
Size Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to before the wash.
improve washing efficiency and distribution in Dyeing and bleaching
the drum.Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent
Fabric delicacyand salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load
programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and the laundry only afterwards.
other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for
wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton washing machines.
bag. Use the special program for handwash Follow the manufacturer?s instructions.
fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be
items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special stained by dyes or bleaches.
cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped
pillow cases.Loading the laundry
2.Empty pockets1.Open the door.
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage 2.Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum.
of your appliance drum and tub.Follow loads recommended in the programme
3.Fastenerschart: Overloading will result in unsatisfactory
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose washing results and creased laundry.
belts or ribbons should be tied together.3.Close the door.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergent and additivesUse only detergents and additives specifically produced
The type of detergent depends on:for domestic washing machines. If you use descaling
type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable
delicate items, wool).for washing machine use. Descaler could contain
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.components that can attack parts of your washing
colour;machine. Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine,
washing temperature;etc.). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been
degree and type of soiling.treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
Notes:
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by
insoluble detergents components used in modern
phosphate-free powder detergents.
If you notice this problem, shake or brush the
affected items or use a liquid detergent.
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and
out of reach of children.
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