en Laundry
Add washing powder to the
6.
manual dosing compartment.
To prevent foaming, use only half
of the amount of detergent recom-
mended by the detergent manufac-
turer for light soiling. Do not use
detergent suitable for woollens or
delicates.
Push in the detergent drawer.
7.
Press
(Start / Pause) to start
8.
the programme.
a The display shows the remaining
programme duration.
Start the first wash cycle or press
9.
to switch off the appliance.
→ "Basic operation", Page 39
Laundry
11 Laundry
Laundry
Note: More detailed instructions for
use can be found on www.siemens-
home.bsh-group.com or by scanning
the QR code on the title page of this
user manual.
11.1 Preparing the laundry
Note: Please read the information in
the sections on Safety → Page 4 and
Preventing material damage
→ Page 10.
36
ATTENTION!
Objects remaining in the laundry may
damage the laundry and the drum.
Remove all items from any pock-
▶
ets in your laundry before using
the appliance.
To protect your appliance and the
▶
laundry, prepare the laundry be-
forehand.
– Empty any pockets
– Brush sand out of all collars and
pockets
– Close bed covers and cushion
covers
– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners,
hooks and eyes
– Tie cloth belts, apron strings,
etc. together or use a laundry
bag.
– Tie together longer drawstrings,
and tie cords with solid end-
pieces in hoods or trousers
– Remove curtain hooks and lead
strips or use a mesh laundry
bag
– Use a mesh laundry bag for
small items of laundry, such as
children's socks
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains
can be removed by washing
several times
– Wash large and small items of
laundry together
– Do not rub fresh stains but dab
them with soapy water
– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out, or observe the
programme description
11.2 Sorting laundry
Note: Observe the information on
safety → Page 4 and preventing ma-
terial damage → Page 10.