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– 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: Please read the information in
the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing
material damage → Page 10 sections
to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.
11.3 Degrees of soiling
Degree of soiling
Light
Normal
Heavy
11.4 Care symbols on the care labels
Washing care symbols
Symbol
Soiling
¡ No dirt or stains are vis-
ible
¡ Laundry has absorbed
odours
Dirt or light stains are vis-
ible
Dirt or stains are clearly
visible
Washing process
Normal
To improve washing results and
▶
prevent discolouration, sort the
laundry according to the following
criteria before washing.
– Type of fabric and fibre
Wash laundry of the same
type of fabric and fibre to-
gether.
– Care symbols on the care labels
→ Page 41
– Description of the programmes
→ Page 28
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.
Examples
Light summer clothing or
sports clothing that has
been worn for a just a few
hours
¡ T-shirts, shirts or blouses
are sweat-soaked or
have been worn a few
times
¡ Towels or bedding that
has been used for up to
one week
Tea towels, baby items or
work clothing
Recommended pro-
gramme
Cotton
Laundry en
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