Miele NOVOTRONIC W 1903 - Manual (Page 9)

Preparing the laundry
Empty all pockets.
Foreign objects inadvertently left in
pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips,etc.) can cause damage to
clothes and the machine.
Sort the laundry
Most garments have a textile care label
in the collar or side seam. Sort the
laundry by care label.
Dark textiles often contain “excess
dye” and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load.
Delicate textiles should be washed sep-
arately using a delicates programme.
Pre-treating the laundry
Badly soiled areas (e.g. collars and
cuffs) and water soluble stains can be
pre-treated with bar soap, liquid stain
pre-treatment or detergent mixed into a
solution or paste.
Do not use detergents containing sol-
vents in the machine.
Loading the machine
Unfold the laundry and place in the
drum. To achieve best results it is advis-
able to make up mixed loads consist-
ing of both large and small items. This
improves the washing effect and helps
distribute the load evenly to keep the
machine stable and reduce noise dur-
ing spinning.
Recommended load sizes are noted
below:
COTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
PERMANENT PRESS. . . . . . . . . 2.0 kg
DELICATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
WOOLLENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
QUICK WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg
With curtains: Remove lead weights or
strips and place in a laundry bag.
Woollens and knitted garments should
be turned inside out if recommended
by the manufacturer.
Close the machine door
Make sure there are no clothes caught
between the drum door and seal.
Preparing the laundry
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