Siemens WM14VKH1ES - Laundry; Preparing the Laundry; Sorting Laundry

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6. Push in the detergent drawer.
7. Press inicio/pausa+carga (Start/
Reload) to start the programme.
a The display shows the remaining
programme duration.
a After the programme has ended,
the display shows: 0.
8. Start the first wash cycle or press
to switch off the appliance.
→"Basic operation", Page38
Laundry
11 Laundry
Laundry
11.1 Preparing the laundry
Note:Please read the information in
the Safety →Page4 and Preventing
material damage →Page10 sections
to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.
ATTENTION!
Objects remaining in the laundry may
damage the laundry and the drum.
▶
Remove all items from any pock-
ets in your laundry before using
the appliance.
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To protect your appliance and the
laundry, prepare the laundry be-
forehand.
– Empty any pockets
– Brush sand out of all collars and
pockets
– Close bed covers and cushion
covers
– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners,
hooks and eyes
– Tie cloth belts, apron strings,
etc. together or use a laundry
bag.
– Remove curtain hooks and lead
strips or use a mesh laundry
bag
– Use a mesh laundry bag for
small items of laundry, such as
children's socks
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains
can be removed by washing
several times
– Wash large and small items of
laundry together
– Do not rub fresh stains but dab
them with soapy water
– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out
11.2 Sorting laundry
Note:Please read the information in
the Safety →Page4 and Preventing
material damage →Page10 sections
to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.
▶
To improve washing results and
prevent discolouration, sort the
laundry according to the following
criteria before washing.
– Type of fabric and fibre
Wash laundry of the same
type of fabric and fibre to-
gether.
– Care symbols on the care labels
→Page36
– Description of the programmes
→Page26
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.