Operating instructions

Brief instructions
For brief instructions follows steps
(A,B,C ,...).
Before washing
A Sort the laundry.
^ Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins,
paper clips, etc.) can cause dam-
age to garments and components in
the machine.
Most garments have a textile care label
in the collar or side seam. Sort the laun
-
dry by care label symbols. See "Textile
care symbols" for an explanation of the
symbols.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the manufac
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turer as non-washable on the care la
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bel. (h symbol)
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately sev
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eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep
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arately in a delicates programme (use a
washing bag where appropriate).
^
Pre-treating the washing.
Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and
cuffs, and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid deter
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gent or detergent mixed into a solution
or paste.
With particularly stubborn stains ask
your dry cleaner for advice.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents in this machine.
With curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or
place in a laundry bag.
Bras:
Ensure any underwiring is securely
sewn in. If not remove it.
Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts:
Turn inside out if recommended by
the manufacturer.
Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc. before washing.
Fasten duvet covers to prevent
smaller items rolling up inside them.
How to wash correctly
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