Operating instructions
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Washing types and care symbols
Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program.
Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tem-
peratures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures.
Cottons ç
Textiles made from cotton and linen which bear this care symbol are
insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures.
The (COTTONS/LINEN) program is appropriate for this type of
washing.
Linen èë
Textiles made from cotton and linen which bear these care symbols are
insensitive to mechanical stress.
The (COTTONS/LINEN) program is appropriate for this type of
washing.
Easy-care washing êíî
Fabrics such as treated cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol need to be handled carefully in machines.
The (EASY-CARES) program is suitable for this type of
washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as those with layered fibres, micro-fibres, as well as synthet-
ics and net curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful
handling. The (DELICATES) program is suitable for this type of
washing.
Wool and particularly delicate washing 9 ìï
Textiles such as wool, wool mixtures and silk which bear these care
symbols are especially sensitive to mechanical stress.
The /P (WOOLLENS/Hand washing) program is appropriate for
this type of washing.
Important! Fabrics with this care symbol ñ (Do Not Wash!) must not
be washed in the washing machine!
