Preparing The Laundry; Before Washing - Miele W 1930 WASHING MACHINE Operating Instructions Manual

Preparing the Laundry

The headings numbered (1,2,3,...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide.

Before washing

A Prepare the wash load
^ Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects accidentally left in
pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) can damage clothes and
the machine.
^ Sort the laundry
Only wash items that are labeled ma-
chine washable by the manufacturer.
Some garments will have a Fabric care
label in the collar or side seam. If so,
sort the laundry by care label and color.
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Dark fabrics often contain "excess dye"
and should be washed separately sev-
eral times before being included in a
mixed load.
Delicate fabrics should be washed sep-
arately using the FINE/DELICATES pro-
gram.
Only wash wool or wool mixtures if they
are labeled machine washable on the
textile care label.
^ Pre-treat the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and
cuffs) and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, stain re-
mover, or detergent mixed into a solu-
tion or paste.
Do not use detergents containing sol-
vents in the machine.
For curtains:
^ Remove any lead weights or strips.
Woolens and knitted garments should
be turned inside out if recommended
by the manufacturer.