Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen:
drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics:
drum no more than half full
;
Delicate fabrics and woollens:
drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood:
treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in
water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint
:: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains:
moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust:
oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be
careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will
have already been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
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Preparing the wash cycle
1200 g
bathrobe
100 g
napkin
700 g
quilt cover
500 g
sheet
200 g
pillow case
250 g
tablecloth
200 g
towelling towel
100 g
tea cloth
200 g
night dress
100 g
ladies’ briefs
600 g
man’s work shirt
200 g
man’s shirt
500 g
man’s pyjamas
100 g
blouse
100 g
men’s underpants
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