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Maximum loads
Washing hints
Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.
Sorting the laundry
General rules:
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer?s washing instructions.Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than
one third full.
TemperaturesWashing a maximum load makes the most efficient
use of water and energy.
95°for normally soiled white cottons and linen
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
60°for normally soiled, colour fast garmentsLaundry weights
(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) inThe following weights are indicative:
linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).bathrobe1200 g
napkin100 g
(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed
30°-40°laundry including synthetic fibres andquilt cover700 g
woollens bearing the label ?pure newsheet500 g
wool, machine washable, non-shrink?.pillow case200 g
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
tablecloth250 gENGLISHbeen approved by Woolmark for the
washing of machine washable Woolmarktowelling towel200 g
products provided that the garments aretea cloth100 g
washed according to the instructions on
the garment label and those issued by thenight dress200 g
ladies? briefs100 g
manufacturer of this washing machine.
M9604.man?s work shirt600 g
Other types of wool and laundry marked
man?s shirt200 g
with the ?handwash? symbol should man?s pyjamas500 g
be washed in Wool programme .
blouse100 g
men?s underpants100 g
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites
Removing stains
may lose their ?whiteness? in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; theyStubborn stains may not be removed by just water
should therefore be washed separately the first time.and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them
Make sure that no metal objects are left in theprior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooksstains, soak overnight in water with a special
and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent orremover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the
stain; treat several times.
detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks orDried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay
the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
tie them up in a bag or net.the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
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