WASHING
Short instructions
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show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions.
Separate washing
Sort the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to textiles and to components in the machine.
Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be cleaned as soon as possible, preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be
Do not use
Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam.
Curtains: Remove lead weights first 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.
–Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc before washing.
–Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
–Fasten duvet covers, pillow cases etc. to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.
Do not wash items in this machine which are specified by the manufacturer as not washable on the care label.
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