Siemens WM14XEH5GB - Sorting Laundry; Degrees of Soiling; Care Symbols on the Care Labels

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– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out, or observe the
programme description
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.
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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
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– Description of the programmes
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– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.
11.3 Degrees of soiling
Degree of soiling Soiling Examples
Light ¡ No dirt or stains are vis-
ible
¡ Laundry has absorbed
odours
Light summer clothing or
sports clothing that has
been worn for a just a few
hours
Normal Dirt or light stains are vis-
ible
¡ T-shirts, shirts or blouses
are sweat-soaked or
have been worn a few
times
¡ Towels or bedding that
has been used for up to
one week
Heavy Dirt or stains are clearly
visible
Tea towels, baby items or
work clothing
11.4 Care symbols on the care labels
Washing care symbols
Symbol Washing process Recommended pro-
gramme
⁠ ⁠ Normal Cotton
⁠ Gentle Easy-Care
⁠ Particularly gentle Delicates/Silk for
washing by hand
Hand wash Wool
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