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 pre-treated with bar soap, liquid detergent 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.

^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, 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.

Do not wash any items in this ma- chine which are specified by the manufacturer as non-machine washable on the care label. (h symbol)

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Miele W 149 operating instructions How to wash correctly, Brief guide, Before washing ASort the laundry