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