Operating Instructions
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Washing Types and Care Symbols
The care symbols help you choose the correct washing programme.
Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tem-
peratures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures.
Cottons ç
Fabrics made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will with-
stand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS/
LINEN programme is appropriate for this type of washing.
Linen è ë
Fabrics made from cotton and linen which carry this care symbol will
withstand maximum wash actions. The COTTONS/LINEN programme is
appropriate for this type of washing.
Easy-care washing ê í
Fabrics such as treated cotton, cotton mixed fabrics, viscose and syn-
thetics which carry this care symbol need a softer wash action. The
EASY-CARES programme is appropriate for this type of washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as those with layered fibres, micro fibres, viscose, synthetics,
as well as curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful han-
dling. The DELICATES programme is appropriate for this type of washing..
Woollens and particularly delicate washing 9 ì
Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures and silk which carry these care
symbols require a very gentle wash cycle. The WOOL programme is ap-
propriate for this type of fabric.
Important! Fabrics with care symbols ï (Handwash) or ñ (Do not
wash!) must not be washed in washing machines.
