Sorting laundry
Note: Please read the safety informa-
tion → Page 4 to ensure that you use
the appliance safely.
To improve washing results and pre-
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vent discolouration, sort the laundry
before washing according to the fol-
lowing criteria.
Degrees of soiling
Degree of soiling
Light
Normal
Heavy
Care symbols on the care labels
The symbols indicate the recommended programme and the numbers in the sym-
bols indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature.
Symbol
Tip: You can find more information
about care symbols at www.ginetex.ch.
Soiling
¡ No dirt or stains are visible
¡ Laundry has absorbed odours
Dirt or light stains are visible
Dirt or stains are clearly visible
Washing process
Normal
Gentle
Particularly gentle
Hand wash
Not suitable for machine-washing
Detergents and care products en
– Type of fabric and fibre type
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items sep-
arately the first time you wash
them.
– Soiling → Page 33
– Manufacturer's specifications on
the care labels → Page 33
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 cloth-
ing
Recommended programme
Cottons
Easy Care
Delicates/Silk for washing by
hand
Wool
–
Detergents and care
products
You can protect your appliance and
your laundry by selecting and using the
correct detergents and care products.
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