Laundry items made of cotton or linen, for example, including white, boil-washable, dyed, or printed textiles. Fill the drum completely. Pre-treat stubborn stains.

Coloured laundry that is not boil-washable, for example items made of cotton, modal, polyester, or blended fabrics.

A wash cycle suitable for dark-coloured items, such as cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, and similar textiles.

A wash cycle suitable for dark-coloured items, such as cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, and similar textiles.

Items made of modal, viscose, or synthetic fibres such as acrylic, polyester, and polyamide. Reduce the laundry load. To help prevent creasing, avoid spinning or use only a short spin cycle.

Items such as machine-washable wool. This wash cycle uses a particularly gentle mechanical action. Reduce the laundry load significantly.

Hand wash, with a maximum water temperature of 40°C depending on the item. First dissolve a delicate detergent or wool detergent thoroughly in plenty of water. Place the textiles loosely in the washing solution and move them gently.Do not rub, pull, or wring. Afterwards, rinse the textiles thoroughly, gently press out excess water, and reshape them. Treat coloured and delicate items promptly, and do not leave them lying wet.

Items marked with this symbol must not be washed.

The empty triangle indicates that chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach may be used. Any type of bleach is permitted.

The triangle with two diagonal lines means that only oxygen bleach or chlorine-free bleach may be used. This type of bleach is found in most heavy-duty detergents. Chlorine bleach must not be used.

The triangle with a diagonal cross means that bleaching is not allowed. Use only bleach-free detergents.

Tumble drying is possible without restrictions at normal load and temperature, approximately 80°C.

Use caution when tumble drying. Choose a gentle drying process with reduced load and temperature, approximately 60°C, and a shorter drying time.

The item is not suitable for tumble drying.

This corresponds to the iron temperature setting for “cotton/linen”. Iron while the fabric is slightly damp, or dampen it if necessary. For shiny or pressure-sensitive items, use a pressing cloth or iron on the reverse side. A steam iron may be used.

This corresponds to the iron temperature setting for “wool/silk/polyester/viscose”. Iron under a moderately damp pressing cloth. A steam iron may be used. Avoid pressing too hard.

This corresponds to the iron temperature setting for “acrylic/polyamide (nylon)/acetate”. For shiny or pressure-sensitive items, use a dry pressing cloth if necessary, or iron on the reverse side.

Ironing may cause irreversible changes to the item.

A normal cleaning process may be used without restrictions. Commercial solvent-based stain removers may be used with caution. It is recommended to test first on an inconspicuous area.

Dry cleaning is not possible. Do not treat with solvents, and do not use solvent-based stain removers.