Bosch WFL2090UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 10

Preparing, Sorting and Loading the Laundry Preparing the laundry CAUTION Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). Sorting the laundry According to color and degree of dirt CAUTION Items of clothing can be discolored. Never wash new multiĆcolored items together with other items. q Empty all pockets of the clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs. q Close zippers and button up bed covers. q Remove curtain runners or place them up in a mesh bag. q The following items should be washed inside a mesh bag: - Extremely delicate items, e.g. fine tights, net curtains. - Small items, e.g. small socks or handkerchiefs. - Underwired bras (the wire may come loose during washing and cause damage). q When washing trousers, knitwear and woven fabrics, e.g. shirts, TĆshirts or sweatshirts, always turn these items inside out. White items may become grey. Always wash white and colored items separately. Degrees of Soiling Slight dirt No recognizable soiling or staining. Laundry may have some body odor. - Light summer clothing and sportswear that has only been worn for a few hours. - TĆshirts, shirts and blouses that have been worn for up to one day. - Bed linen and guest towels that have been used for one day. Normal dirt Visible dirt and/or some light staining recognizable. - TĆshirts, shirts and blouses that are very sweaty or have been worn several times. - Underwear that has been worn for one day. - Tea towels, hand towels and bed linens that have been used for up to one week. - Net curtains (without nicotine staining) that have not been washed for up to ½ year. 10