Electrolux LAVAMAT 50600 - Manual (Page 15)

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Preparing the washing cycle
Sorting out and preparing washing
• Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types
of washing and care symbols").
• Empty the pockets.
• Remove any metal parts (safety pins, badges).
• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as on aprons.
• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).
• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.
• Put small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) in a washing net or a
pillow case with a zip.
• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic
hooks.
• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles.
• When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures always
select the lowest temperature.
• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.
• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the
effectiveness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when
spinning.
• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.
• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.