Drying
Tip: See the "Programme chart", which
contains everything you need to know
about programmes and load sizes.
- Always observe the maximum recom-
mended load size for each pro-
gramme. This will mean that the en-
ergy consumption for the amount of
laundry is at its most economical.
- Down-filled garments have linings
which have a tendency to shrink, de-
pending on the quality of the item.
Only use the Pre-Ironing programme
for these textiles.
- Pure linen should only be tumble
dried if it is specified as suitable on
the care label. The surface of the fab-
ric may otherwise become rough.
Only use the Pre-Ironing programme
for these textiles.
- Woollens and wool blends are sus-
ceptible to becoming matted or
shrinking. Only use the Woollens
handcare programme for these tex-
tiles.
- Jersey fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, under-
wear) tend to shrink when they are
washed for the first time. To prevent
further shrinkage, avoid overdrying
jersey fabrics. If possible, choose a
slightly bigger size when buying gar-
ments made from jersey fabrics.
- If the fabrics are particularly heat-
sensitive or susceptible to creasing,
reduce the load size. Also select the
DryCare 40 extra option.
1. Notes on correct laundry care
Care symbols
Drying
Ironing
Selecting the correct drying level
- HygieneDry for special hygiene re-
quirements when drying resilient fab-
rics
- Extra dry for multi-layered and very
thick fabrics
- Normal + for all fabrics that are to be
put away immediately
- Normal for textiles that can shrink. Or
for light cotton or jersey fabrics
- Hand iron or Machine iron for fabrics
that are going to be pressed or ironed
before they are put away
Tip: You can customise the drying
levels (to be damper or drier) for the
Cottons, Minimum iron and Automatic
programmes. For further information,
see "Settings – Drying levels".
Normal or higher
Do not tumble dry
* Recommendation: select DryCare 40
hot, medium, lower
Temperature
Reduced*
Temperature
Do not iron
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