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pockets. Turn them over. Such objects may damage the machine or make a noise
during washing.
• Put small clothes such as children's socks and nylon stockings in a laundry bag or
pillowcase.
• To wash curtains,simply place them in the machine without compressing them.
Remove the curtain fasteners.
• Close zippers, sew up loose buttons and mend tears.
• Only wash items labelled 'machine washable' or 'hand washable' with a suitable
programme.
• Do not wash colours and whites together. Dark-coloured new cotton linen can stain
significantly. Wash it separately.
• Difficult stains must be treated before washing. If in doubt, consult a specialist.
• Use only dyes/colour changers and descalers suitable for the washing machine.
Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
• Wash trousers and delicate laundry inside out.
• Put clothes made with Angora in the freezer compartment for a few hours before
washing. This precaution reduces pilling (bobbling).
• Laundry that is significantly stained with dirt such as flour, lime dust, milk powder,
etc. should be shaken before being put inside the machine. Over time, such dust and
powder can form on the internal surfaces of the machine and cause material damage.
Tips for saving energy
The following information will help you to use this appliance in an environmentally
friendly way by saving water and energy.
• Use the machine at the highest capacity allowed by the programme selected, but do
not overload it. See 'Programme and Consumption Chart »
• Observe the temperature recommended on the washing product packaging.
• Wash lightly soiled laundry at low temperature.
• Use faster programmes for small quantities or for lightly soiled laundry.
• Do not use prewash and high temperatures for laundry that is not very dirty.
• If you plan to dry your laundry in a tumble dryer, select the highest recommended spin
speed during the washing process.
• Do not use more washing product than the amount recommended on the washing
product packaging.
Loading laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2. Put the clothes in the machine.
3. Push the loading door to close it until you hear a locking sound. Make sure that
there are no items stuck in the loading door. The door is locked while a programme
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