Using the washer
1. Prepare and sort laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to clothes and the machine.
^Sort the laundry.
Only wash items that are labeled ma- chine washable by the manufacturer. Most garments have a fabric care label in the collar or side seam. Sort the laun- dry by care label and color.
^Pretreat stains.
Tough stains (blood, egg, coffee, tea etc.) or badly soiled areas (collars and cuffs) should be pretreated with a stain remover or a paste made from powder detergent and warm water.
–Dark fabrics often "bleed" the first few times they are washed. They should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load.
–Remove any lead weights or strips from curtains before washing.
–Loose bra underwires should be re- moved or sewn in place before washing.
–Woolens and knitted garments should be turned inside out.
–Close zippers, hooks and eyelets be- fore washing.
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