How to wash correctly
Brief guide
The headings numbered (A,B,C,...) show the operating sequence and can be used as a brief guide.
Before washing
ASort the laundry.
^Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause dam- age to textiles and components in the machine.
^Badly soiled areas, e.g. collars and cuffs, and water soluble stains can be
With particularly stubborn stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
Do not use
^Sort the washing by colour and by care label symbols. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately sev- eral times before being included in a mixed load. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep- arately in a delicates programme (use a washing bag where appropriate).
–Curtains:
Remove lead weights and strips or place in a laundry bag.
–Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiffeners, etc. should be removed or sewn in.
–Knitted garments, trousers and jeans,
–Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc. before washing.
–Fasten duvet covers to prevent smaller items rolling up inside them.
Do not wash any items in this ma- chine which are specified by the manufacturer as
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