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• Empty pockets, remove all foreign ob-
jects (e.g. coins, pens, paper clips). If
possible: Turn pockets inside out and
brush.
• Place small items of laundry (e.g.
tights) in a cloth bag, pillow case or
something similar. This can also help
you to avoid searching for lost socks.
• Handle curtains with special care. Re-
move non-stainless curtain runners
and lead tape. Place runners that can't
be removed in a cloth bag, pillow case
or something similar.
• Close zippers, sew on loose buttons,
mend unstiched seams and tears.
• Only wash woolens that are labelled
"machine washable" or "handwasha-
ble" – and only with the appropriate
programme.
• Wash new coloured items of laundry
separately – they may "bleed".
• Heavy stains should be treated appro-
priately before washing. If in doubt,
check with a chemist or dry-cleaner.
• Use only dyes/discolouring and an-
tiliming agents suitable for machine
wash. Make sure to follow the instruc-
tions on the package.
• Wash jeans and delicates inside out.
• Keep laundry items made of Angora-
wool in the freezer compartment for a
few hours before washing – this reduc-
es number of fluff balls formed.
The right load capacity
• The maximum load capacity depends
on the type of laundry, the degree of
soling and the wash programme you
wish to use.
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Please follow to the information in the
"Programme table".
Washing results are adversely affected
by an overloaded drum.
3
Always try to utilize the max. load.
The loading door
3
The loading door is locked when a
programme is running; the >Door
lock< 22 symbol is then lit up.
The loading door can be opened
when the >Door lock< symbol goes
out.
• To open the loading door, pull it with
the door opener.
• Place laundry items loosely in the
drum; Add detergent if necessary (in
an eco bag or dosing ball).
• Push the loading door firmly shut until
you hear it lock into place. Take care
no clothes are caught in the door.
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