WASHING HINTS
Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the firstY Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust, etc. are
few times you use the appliance.difficult to remove and should be treated before washing
The average weights of the most common items are listedwith specific products, which can be found in most
below as a guide:hardware shops. In some cases it may help to soak the
stain before washing with a special pre soak product or
biological detergent.
1000g = 1 kg
Y Only wool marked OPure New Wool - washable,
preshrunk� can be washed in the machine using the wool
Sheet700-1000gprogramme; other types of wool should be washed by
hand or dry cleaned.
Pillow case100-200g
Tablecloth400-500gY Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap.
Serviette50-100g
Y To avoid an excessive and damaging amount of lather
Tea towel70-120gwhen washing net curtains, it is advisable to wash large
Linen hand towel100-150gcurtains singularly and take extra care when measuring
Towelling hand towel150-250gthe detergent.
Towelling bath towel700-1000gShould an excess of lather accidentally occur, switch off
the machine, select the spin programme which is
Bath robe1000-1500g
ManOs shirt200-300gpreceded by a drain cycle, to remove the lather and then
start the wash again.
Apron150-200g
Y Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colour-
fastness and how dirty it is.
Y Close poppers and zips, and fasten loose buttons.
Y Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small
ones.
Y Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may fray.
Y Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects which
may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws, etc.), as
these could damage the drain pump.
Y When washing curtains, remove the hooks.
Y It is essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.
Y When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest
temperature.
Y White items should not be washed with coloured items.
Y Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks, etc.)
should be washed in a washing bag or pillow case.
Y Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.
Y Use the correct quantities of detergent.
Y For wool, use a gentle detergent only in small quantities.
Y Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care and
kept out of reach of children.
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