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Preparing the washing cycle

Sorting out and preparing washing

•Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types
of washing and care symbols").
•Empty the pockets.
•Remove any metal parts (safety pins, badges).
•To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as on aprons.
•Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).
•For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.
•Put small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) in a washing net or a
pillow case with a zip.
•Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic
hooks.
•Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles.
•When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures always
select the lowest temperature.
•New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.
•Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the
effectiveness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when
spinning.
•Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.
•Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.