1. Notes on correct laundry care
Garment care label symbols
Drying
Normal/higher temperature
Reduced temperature: select
Gentle tumble (for delicate fabrics)
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Very hot
Hot
Warm
Do not iron
Laundry care when drying in a
tumble dryer
See the "Programme chart".
It lists all programmes and their
maximum load.
– Always observe the maximum
recommended load for each
programme. The energy consumption
for the amount of laundry will then be
the most economical.
– When prompted, select a drying level,
e.g. . . .
. . . Normal: If you want to fold and
store the laundry after drying.
. . . Machine iron: If you want to
machine iron the laundry after drying.
– Pure linen should only be tumble
dried if it is specified as suitable on
the care label. The surface of the
fabric may otherwise become rough.
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– Woollens and wool blends are
susceptible to becoming matted or
shrinking. Only use the Woollens
handcare programme for these
textiles.
– Loopknit garments (e.g. T-Shirts,
underwear) have a tendency to shrink
after the first wash. Do not overdry
these fabrics to prevent further
shrinking. When buying loopknit
garments, it is advisable to take their
shrinkage potential into account.
– With fabrics that are particularly heat-
sensitive or susceptible to creasing,
reduce the drying load and select
Gentle tumble.