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