Bosch WFMC5301UC Installation and Use & Care (all languages) - Page 16

Occasionally, several wash cycles may be required in order to remove persistent, dried on stains. Sorting laundry according to care label specifications Fabric Types Machine Wash, Cottons Ó Machine Wash, Permanent Press Machine Wash, Delicates Hand Wash ÌÔÒ Temperatures Cold Warm Hot ÊÂÁ Do not wash clothes in washing machine if the care label says Do Not Wash" or the DO NOT WASH symbol Ú is on the care label. Loading the laundry d WARNING d TO AVOID EXPLOSION HAZARD! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solventĆbased cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning solvents, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Therefore, these items must first be rinsed thoroughly by hand. ATTENTION Loose debris in the washing machine drum can damage the laundry. Before loading the laundry, check that there is no debris in the drum. q Open the door. q Unfold the sorted items of clothing and place them loosely into the drum. Mix up large and small items. Items of varying size will distribute better during the spin cycle. i Do not exceed the maximum load. Overloading will cause poor wash results and increase wrinkling. For best results it is recommended to load the drum depending on the fabric type, see special programs Page 17 for information on bulky items, e.g. comforters : Full Load Cotton and Linens ½ Load Permanent Press, Synthetic Blends and Knitwear D Load Wool, Delicates, Silk i Close the door. Do not trap any items of clothing between the door and rubber seal. Door should be able to close easily, not by force. Laundry Detergents and Additives Dispensing the correct amount of detergent d WARNING d TO AVOID RISK OF POISONING! Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Measure out the detergent (powder or liquid) according to: - The water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority. Soft water requires less detergent. - The amount of laundry. - The degree of soiling. Information on soiling can be found on Page 15. - The specifications of the detergent manufacturer. Measuring the correct amount of detergent relieves the strain on the environment and ensures optimum washing results. Too little detergent: The laundry is not cleaned properly and will eventually become gray and stiff. Grayish brown spots (fat globules) may appear on the laundry. The heater may calcify. Too much detergent: Not environmentally friendly, excessive suds reduce wash agitation producing poor washing and rinsing results or may prevent proper spinning. Filling laundry detergent and/or additives q Open the flap of the detergent dispenser. q Add the detergent and/or additive. 16