Bosch WAW285H2UC Instructions for Use - Page 31

Laundry Preparing the laundry NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: ▯ Empty all pockets to ensure no loose debris (coins, keys, other hard objects) are placed in the washer drum. ▯ Close any fasteners (such as zippers and hooks) that could cause laundry to catch or become entangled. ▯ Remove any foreign objects or non-washable parts. ▯ Turn trousers and knitted wear inside out prior to washing. ▯ Place small items (such as socks and handkerchiefs) and underwired bras into a mesh bag prior to washing. ▯ When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the correct amount of detergent and textile care products as specified in the manufacturer's instructions. Some detergents and textile care products, starch or softeners may contain chemicals that may become deposited on the moisture sensors negatively affecting their function and the drying result. Sorting the laundry Sort laundry items according to color, degree of soiling and recommended wash temperature range. Wash white items separately from colored items. Otherwise, white items may tend to become grey. Observe laundry care labels H[WUDKRW KRW ZDUP FROG Check the care labels on each laundry item prior to washing. Choose an appropriate wash cycle that does not exceed the temperature recommended. Determining degree of soiling ▯ Light soiling No visible soiling or stains, but may have absorbed some odor. This could include light weight summer clothing such as T-shirts, shirts, or blouses worn only once. Also to freshen bed linen or guest towels. ▯ Normal soiling Visible soiling and/or a few light stains. This could include clothing such as T-shirts, shirts, or blouses that have been sweated in or worn several times. Also tea towels, hand towels or bed linen used for up to one week or more. Curtains without stains that have not been washed for up to a half year. ▯ Heavy soiling Visible soiling and stains. This could include kitchen towels, fabric napkins, baby bibs, children's outer clothing or football jerseys and shorts stained with grass or dirt. It could also include working clothes such as overalls and jeans and other clothing worn for outside work and activities. 31