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It denotes wash cycles that are suitable, for example, for Easy Care and delicate articles. CHLORINE (Triangle) cl Chlorine bleach may be used Do not use chlorine bleach IRONING (Flatiron) hot iron medium iron cold iron no ironing The dots indicate the temperature ranges of an automatically controlled iron. CHEMICAL CLEANING (Cleaning drum) A P P F F no cleaning with chemicals The letters are for dry cleaning. They provide information in regards to solvents. The line below the circle indicates that a reduction of mechanical action, moisture and temperature is required during cleaning. DRYING in the tumble dryer Drying with normal thermal loading Drying with reduced thermal loading Drying in the tumble dryer not possible The dots indicate the drying levels of the tumbler (tumble dryer). Before the first washing - wash once without laundry articles Before you wash laundry for the first time, we suggest running the ”COTTONS 90°C without Prewash” wash cycle without laundry and with 1/2 measuring cup of detergent. In this way, any water left over from testing the machine will be removed. © COFREET 10 Treating stubborn stains Perspiration, blood, fruit, wine and chocolate stains are generally removed by using detergents with biologically active ingredients. Other stains however require special treatment before washing. First test on an inconspicuous area of the article and then rinse thoroughly. When applying stain remover, always start from the outside to avoid forming a border. GRASS: Dab the stain with clear vinegar or 90 percent alcohol* (if the material permits), rinse out and wash. BALLPOINT PEN - FELT TIP: Dab the stain with paper towels to absorb as much ink as possible. Put a white, clean cloth under the stain and then dab it with another cloth. For synthetics, the second cloth should be moistened with clear vinegar; for other fibres with 90 percent alcohol* (in so far as the material allows). RUST: Sprinkle light stains with salt. Sprinkle the salt with lemon juice and let work overnight. Next day, rinse thoroughly and wash. For larger stains, use a special rust remover, paying especial attention to the manufacturer's instructions. CHEWING GUM: Cool down with an ice cube. As soon as it is hard enough, remove using your fingernails. Remove the border that remains using a grease remover*. AUTOMOBILE GREASE - TAR: Use spot remover*. If none is available, smear the stain with some fresh butter, let work and then dab with oil of turpentine*. PAINT: Do not allow paint stains to dry; immediately treat with the solvent indicated on the paint can (water, turpentine*, light petrol*). Soap and rinse out. CANDLE WAX: Scrape off most of the stain. Then put paper towels on both sides of the item and melt the remaining wax using an iron. MAKE-UP: Lay the side of the material with the stain on a piece of paper towel and moisten the other side of the article with 90 percent alcohol* insofar as the item permits and the stain is not greasy. Otherwise, use a grease solvent (e.g. trichloroethylene*). COFFEE - TEA: - On white cottons: dab the stain with hydrogen peroxide* and afterwards wash as usual. - On coloured cottons: dab the stain with a vinegar solution (2 tablespoons of clear vinegar in . litre of water) and afterwards wash as usual. - On woollens: dab the stain with a mixture of equal parts of alcohol* and clear vinegar and afterwards wash the article. CHOCOLATE - FRUIT - FRUIT JUICE - WINE: Dab the stain with a vinegar solution (2 tablespoons of clear vinegar in . litre of water). Rinse thoroughly and wash as usual. GREASE: Immediately sprinkle talcum powder on the material. Let dry and gently brush off the talcum powder. Then dab with a grease solvent, such as gasoline*. Rinse out and wash as usual BLOOD: Immerse the stained item in cold salt water as quickly as possible; afterwards wash as usual. KETCHUP - TOMATO SAUCE: Prepare a solution of 50% glycerine and 50% warm water. Soak the item for an hour and afterwards wash as usual. USING STAIN REMOVERS: To avoid the risk of a fire or explosion: (*) When using the solutions mentioned above, rinse the articles thoroughly before putting them into the washing machine. -Strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions when using common stain removers. After stained fabrics have been washed and then dried in the dryer or ironed, the stains can no longer be removed. 11 Preparing the laundry To prepare the laundry Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paperclips, needles, nails) may damage laundry items or washing machine components (the drum for example). • Empty the pockets of the laundry items. • Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn-ups. • Close zippers, button covers. • Remove curtain rollers or tie up in a net/bag. • In a net/cushion cover, wash: -delicate items e.g. tights, curtains, -small laundry items, e.g. socks or handkerchiefs - underwired bras (underwires may become detached during washing and cause damage). ) • Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jers...