8Sorting laundry fordryingOnly dry laundry that is labelled "suitable for tumble-drying" or whichhas the following care symbols:Do not wash the following fabrics in the washer-dryer:– Laundry with the care symbol b.– Airtight fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic fabrics) - theymay crease.– Dripping-wet laundry - high energy consumption– Wool or fabrics containing wool.Preparing laundry forwashingLoose foreign bodies (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damagethe laundry and components of the washer-dryer (e.g. the drum). Empty the pockets of all items. Brush any sand out of pockets and collars. Pretreat any stains. Close zips, do up cover buttons. Remove curtain fittings or place curtains in a laundry bag. Wash the following in a laundry bag/pillowcase:– Delicates, e.g. tights, curtains,– Small items, e.g. socks or handkerchiefs,– Underwired bras (the underwiring may come loose during thewashing process and cause damage). Turn trousers, knitwear and jersey fabrics, e.g. hosiery,T-shirts or sweatshirts, inside out.Preparing laundry fordrying– Only dry fabrics that have already been washed, rinsed and spun.– Also spin delicate fabrics before drying.– Sort the items for washing according to material and desired level ofdryness to ensure even drying.Loading the laundryBefore loading the washer-dryer, make sure that there are no foreignbodies or pets in the drum.Risk of explosion. Items that have been treated with cleaning agentscontaining solvents, e.g. stain removers, must be carefully rinsed out byhand before they are loaded into the washer-dryer. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Load a mixture ofsmall and large items. Observe the maximum drum loads,Programme table → page 28. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the door and the rubberseal. Close the door. You will hear it click shut. Measure out and add detergent and care products for just a washingprogramme or a combined washing and drying programme. Turn on the tap.Sorting laundry according tothe information on the carelabelsCare label Type of laundrya Dry at normal temperature.` Dry at low temperature (delicate drying).