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Drying programmes and drying time
Automatic drying programmes
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229
the cotton reference programme for the
data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by
two equal parts and drying with TIMED DRYING each of them.
Degree of drying
Type of fabric
Max load
Spin Speed
Suggested
drying time
in mins
Suitable for items
to put away with-
out ironing
Suitable
for ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
3 kg
1200
85 - 95
1400
80 - 90
1.5 kg
1200
45 - 55
1400
40 - 50
Synthetics
(Easy Cares)
and mixed fabrics
2 kg
900
65 - 75
1 kg
900
30 - 40
Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc.)
Extra dry
Ideal for towelling materials
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
3 kg
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
3 kg
Synthetics (Easy Cares) and mixed
fabrics
(jumpers, blouses, underwear,
household linen)
2 kg
Degree of drying
Type of fabric
Max Load
Store dry
Suitable for items to put away
without ironing
Iron dry
Suitable for ironing
Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)
3 kg
Drying time
4 kg
1200
150 - 170
1400
140 - 160
3 kg
1.5 kg
1200
70 -80
1400
65 - 75
4 kg
1200
120 - 140
1400
110 - 130
1400
35 - 45
40 - 50
1200
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