Washing and Drying Hints
Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry theISome stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
first few times you use the appliance. difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:in most household shops. In some cases it may help
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-
1000g = 1 kgsoak product or biological detergent.
Sheet 700-1000 gIIf you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left
Pillow case 100-200 gin the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not
Tablecloth 400-500 gcontaminated with the dye, select and carry out a
Serviette 50-100 grinse and spin programme, without any garments, to
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.
Tea towel 70-120 g
IDo not leave the damp laundry load in a heap too
Linen hand towel 100-150 glong before drying.
Towelling hand towel 150-250 g
IAvoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
Towelling bath towel 700-1000 gitems such as towels as these can attract the fluff.
Bath robe 1000-1500 gIIf you overdry the laundry, besides wasting energy,
any subsequent ironing may become more difficult
Man?s shirt 200-300 gbecause the fabric could be heavily crumpled.
Apron 150-200 g
IRemove the laundry when the appliance has finished
drying.
ILoad the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.ITo avoid a static charge when drying is completed,
use either a fabric softener when you are washing the
ISort the laundry according to the type of fabric,laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.
dryers.
IAvoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they mayIParticularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains,
unravel.
woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon
IBefore washing, empty all pockets of small objectsstockings, bulky garments such as anoraks,
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screwsbedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not
etc). as these could damage the drain pump.be machine dried.
IWhen washing curtains, remove the hooks.IGarments padded with foam-rubber or materials
IClose poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried;
IIt is essential to wash new coloured items separatelythey represent a fire hazard.
when washing for the first time.IAlso, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or
hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not
IWhen washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowestbe machine dried in order to avoid the formation of
temperature.harmful vapours.
IWhite items should not be washed with colouredIFor drying, follow the indications given on the
items.manufacturer?s labels.
IVery small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)May be tumble dried
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.Drying at high temperature
IUse a good quality detergent suitable for automaticDrying at reduced temperature
washing machines.
Do not tumble dry
IUse the correct quantities of detergent.
IFor wool, use gentle detergent only in smallImportant: As a dryer, the machine works on the
condensation principle.
quantities.
IBleach is very corrosive; it should be used with careTherefore, the water taps must be open and the
drain hose must drain water into a sink or into
and kept out of reach of children.the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
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