PREPARING THE WASH
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1. Sort the laundry according to:
Type of fabric / Care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool,
handwashable textiles.
Colour
Separate whites and coloured items. Wash
new coloured items separately.
Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load
to improve washing efficiency and distribute
the load more evenly inside the drum.
Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a
special programme for Pure New Wo , ol
curtains and other delicates. Always remove
curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides
inside a cotton bag. Use the special
programme for handwash fabrics.
Wash stockings, belts and other small items
or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special
cotton bags for washing machines or in
zipped pillow cases.
2. Empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar can damage
your laundry and the appliance drum and tub.
3. Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose
belts or ribbons should be tied together.
WASHING AND CARING FOR SILK AND
OTHER HANDWASHABLE ARTICLES
Washing (depending on model):
To ensure correct care of delicate articles this
programme has no spin cycle.
If you select the special option Rinse Hold,
don?t leave garments to soak for too long, it is
recommended not to use this function with
this programme.
Drying and ironing:
Open the garment out on a towel to absorb
excess water without wringing (pat the
garment lightly against the towel).
Never dry silk garments in direct sunlight.
LOADING THE LAUNDRY
Iron from the reverse side when the fabric is
1. Lift the machine lid.
still slightly damp.
To avoid water marks, do not spray with 2. Open the drum by pressing the small flap and
water and do not use a steam iron.holding the large flap.
STAIN REMOVAL3. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the
drum.
Blood, milk, egg and other organic
substances are generally removed by the4. Close the drum flaps carefully and check if
enzyme phase of the programme.they are properly locked.
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and
LOAD CAPACITY
fruit stains etc. add a stain removing agent or
See the maximum load on the programme chart.
a chlorine bleach.
Note: Overloading will lead to unsatisfactory
Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
before the wash.washing results and creased laundry.
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